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The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

August 7, 2020

WPD publishes first wave of standardised network data in 'substantial milestone'

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has released the first wave of electricity distribution network data using the Common Information Model (CIM).

The unveiling of the first EV hub as part of Project PACE. Image: SPEN.

August 7, 2020

SPEN unveils first of 40 EV charging hubs in Lanarkshire

The first of 40 electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs being developed by ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) and the Scottish government has gone live.

August 7, 2020

E.On teams up with Nissan for V2G trial as first tranche of chargers installed

E.On and Nissan have installed 20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) chargers as part of a new trial into the technology.

August 6, 2020

ADE calls on government to close ‘retrogap’ in decarbonising heat

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has called on the government to bring in zoning for heat, to help address the ‘retrogap’.

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.

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.

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.

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.