Cornwall Insight

September 26, 2023

UK EV growth falling behind most of Europe, says Cornwall Insight

Analysis from Cornwall Insight shows that electric vehicle (EV) growth in the UK is lagging behind most of Europe at only half the growth of the EU average.

September 26, 2023

Social tariffs could cut vulnerable households’ energy bills by £330

New analysis from Cornwall Insight revealed that introducing social tariffs could reduce the energy bills of the UK’s poorest households by £330.

September 5, 2023

How to empower consumers to embrace flexible energy use and deliver billions in savings

Stew Horne, head of policy at Energy Saving Trust, talks about why we need a public engagement campaign on the benefits of demand flexibility.

August 25, 2023

Energy sector reacts: price cap welcome but worries remain

The energy sector has welcomed the £1,923 energy price cap announced today by Ofgem but concerns remain over vulnerable households.

August 18, 2023

Final prediction sees Q4 price cap drop by over £200

Cornwall Insight’s final Q4 Default Tariff Cap prediction sees a £251 drop from the current cap.

Ofgem has asked stakeholders to send responses by 29 September 2023. Image: Getty Images.

August 17, 2023

Flexibility could replace four gas stations, says Cornwall Insight

Cornwall Insight has found that flexible electricity usage would negate the need for four additional gas-fired power stations.

August 8, 2023

CPS calls to abolish Energy Price Cap

The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) has called for the abolishment of the price cap claiming it has gone “far beyond its intended purpose.”

July 28, 2023

New price cap prediction shows no hint at return to pre-crisis prices

Cornwall Insight's latest Default Tariff Price Cap predictions revealing “no immediate prospect” of prices returning to pre-pandemic averages.

July 25, 2023

The role of nuclear in the energy transition

With the launch of Great British Nuclear last week (18 July), one of the biggest questions surrounding the technology remains just how the UK will use nuclear to support the energy transition.

July 25, 2023

Slow renewables expansion risks Ireland missing climate targets, says Cornwall Insight

New analysis from Cornwall Insight’s All-Island forward curve has shown Ireland must secure almost 1GW additional capacity at every renewable auction until 2030 to avoid missing climate targets.