The implications of the NIS Directive for UK energy companies
January 29, 2020

National Grid ESO claims world first approach to inertia, awarding £328m in contracts

​Five companies are to provide National Grid ESO with inertia without the need to simultaneously provide electricity.
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January 29, 2020

Emma Pinchbeck unveiled as new Energy UK chief executive

​Energy UK has confirmed the appointment of Emma Pinchbeck as chief executive following Laurence Slade’s departure late last year.
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January 29, 2020

EDF to support Royal Mail electrification with three-year deal for EV chargers

​EDF has signed a deal with Royal Mail for the provision of electric vehicle chargers as the latter continues electrification commitments.
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January 29, 2020

British Gas’ 100% renewable Green Future tariff faces criticism for REGO ‘shortcuts’

​Centrica’s British Gas became the latest UK supplier to offer a green tariff last week, with the launch of its Green Future Plus July 2022 tariff.
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January 29, 2020

OVO shells out £8.9 million for inaccurate communications and billing

OVO Energy has agreed to pay £8.9 million after Ofgem found IT problems resulted in the issuing of inaccurate information and the under and overcharging of consumers.​
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January 28, 2020

Networks fire back at ‘disappointing’ RIIO-2 Challenge Group report claiming lack of proactivity

​Following the release on Friday 24 January of Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Challenge Group report, companies have reacted to the claim they are not being proactive enough.
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January 28, 2020

400,000 green energy jobs to fill if the UK is to meet net zero target

​Hundreds of thousands of workers will be needed to meet the UK’s goal of net zero by 2050, according to new research from National Grid.
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January 27, 2020

Centrica LEM boosted by new storage and generation assets

​Centrica’s local energy market (LEM) trial has been beefed up with the addition of a new wind turbine and battery storage.
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January 27, 2020

OVO appoints new senior retail staff following recent SSE acquisition

​OVO has appointed three new senior retail staff members, with Bill Castell joining as chief financial officer (CFO), Charlotte Eaton as chief people officer and Raman Bhatia as chief operating officer (COO).
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January 24, 2020

Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Challenge Group 'disappointed' with lack of proactivity in network companies

​Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Challenge Group has released its report, critiquing the energy network company Business Plans for RIIO-2.

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