ENA calls for a number of measures for the UK to include in the upcoming Spring Budget. Image: Pxfuel NC.
March 25, 2020

COVID-19 drives down demand as lockdown affects usage patterns

As the country goes into lockdown, the power demand profile is changing due to the shutdown of offices and industry.
E.On's adjusted EBIT rose by 9% to €3.2 billion (£2.9 billion).
March 25, 2020

UK customer numbers continue to fall as E.On prepares to reorganise npower

​E.On’s UK customer numbers continued to fall throughout 2019, it announces in a financial statement that also shines a light on the impact of coronavirus.
US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.
March 25, 2020

BEIS aiming to publish energy white paper in spring despite COVID-19

​The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is aiming to have the long-awaited energy white paper out in spring, it confirmed today.
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March 24, 2020

Ofgem suspends work programme due to COVID-19

​In a statement released today, energy regulator Ofgem has announced it is to review its work plans for 2020 in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
March 24, 2020

Parliamentary pension fund invests £36m in renewables but continues O&G investment

The parliamentary pension fund has been championed for an increase in renewables investment, however investments into O&G companies continue.
Connected Kerb's on-street EV charging solution.
March 24, 2020

Connected Kerb boosts management team as it targets wireless charging and Scotland

​Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb has continued to increase its numbers with the news Stephen Rennie and Richard Turnbull are joining the management team.
Image: US Army.
March 23, 2020

COVID-19: UK power sector reacts to 'extraordinary circumstances' created by pandemic

As the world struggles to cope with the current COVID-19 crisis, the energy sector is adjusting to ensure a secure, reliable supply and a protected workforce.
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March 23, 2020

SPEN partners CGI to develop a ‘master model’ as it targets digitalisation

​ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has partnered with Canadian technology company CGI to build a so-called master model of its network.
Shell's annual profits skyrocket to a record breaking 115 year high. Image: Shell.
March 23, 2020

Shell slashes cost base to confront ‘unique’ COVID-19 challenges

O&G major Shell is to slash its cost base in response to the growing COVID-19 crisis and economic uncertainty.
Image: Holger Ellgaard.
March 23, 2020

E.On turns to Octopus' Kraken for 'bold step' towards E.Onnext brand

E.on has formed a strategic partnership with Octopus' tech arm Kraken Technologies as it bids to reinvent itself as E.Onnext.

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