Image: OVO.
August 6, 2020

OVO Energy continues to grow new board with appointment of non-executive director

​OVO Energy has appointed Jonson Cox as non-executive director of its recently created board.
The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.
August 6, 2020

Battery electric vehicle sales jump over 250% in July

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are continuing to soar in a year where registrations have increased 174.6% so far.​
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August 6, 2020

Greater Manchester could reach net zero by 2030 if energy demand is cut by 25%

​Greater Manchester could meet net zero by 2038 but only if it acts now as there is “no room for delay or error”.
Social Energy will continue to operate as a provider of demand side response. Image: Social Energy.
August 6, 2020

Social Energy teams up with UKPN to create smart grid from domestic batteries

​Social Energy has teamed up with UK Power Networks (UKPN) to develop a smart grid, offering customers batteries as part of a new trial.
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August 5, 2020

Nottingham City Council covers beleaguered Robin Hood Energy’s £24m debt

​Nottingham City Council has written off its energy supplier Robin Hood Energy’s £24 million debt.
Image: SMS plc.
August 5, 2020

UK's first polyphase SMETS2 meter installed in 'landmark' moment

​The first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter has been installed in the UK, with the technology allowing properties connected to a three-phase electricity supply to have the option of a smart meter.
Selkirk in the Borders region of Scotland. Image: Walter Baxter.
August 5, 2020

People’s Energy expands operations, opening new office in Scottish Borders

​Edinburgh-based supplier People’s Energy is expanding its operations, opening a new office in Selkirk.
US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.
August 5, 2020

UK government's Getting Building Fund invests in energy projects

​A number of energy projects have been successful in receiving a share of the UK government's £1.3 billion infrastructure investment fund.
BP reduces 2030 emissions reduction target to continue oil and gas operations. Image: BP.
August 4, 2020

BP set to increase low carbon investment to $5bn in reinvention strategy

​BP has announced plans to increase its renewables capacity to 50GW, as it increases investment tenfold.
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August 4, 2020

Heat pumps to be eligible for £2bn government Green Home Grants

​Heat pumps are confirmed to be included in the government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant as it urges tradespeople to register for MCS accreditation.

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