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Business and the energy crisis: have the measures gone far enough? Image: Pixabay NC.

May 13, 2020

BEIS looks to delay Electricity Supplier Obligation Regulations payments due to COVID-19

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation on the Electricity Supplier Obligation Regulations payments due to the impact of COVID-19.

May 13, 2020

The end of an era: Is this it for civic energy services companies?

E.On's adjusted EBIT rose by 9% to €3.2 billion (£2.9 billion).

May 12, 2020

E.On sees sharp increase in sales in first quarter thanks to innogy takeover

E.On has seen a sharp increase in its sales and earnings thanks to last year’s takeover of innogy, including its UK based supplier npower.

May 11, 2020

National Grid ESO reduces embedded generation over bank holiday weekend

National Grid ESO’s new Downward Flexibility Management service was brought into play this weekend to cut embedded generation, along with the Grid Code modification which was also approved.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

May 11, 2020

Britain hits coal-free month milestone as demand remains low

In a significant milestone for Britain, Sunday marked the country's first coal-free month since the industrial revolution.

May 7, 2020

National Grid ESO unveils new contracts to reduce renewables output

National Grid ESO is ramping up its toolkit for reducing demand as it launches a Downward Flexibility Management service for renewables and announces a new contract with EDF.

May 6, 2020

CCC calls for a coronavirus recovery plan that supports net zero

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called for low carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure to be at the heart of the government’s approach to rebuilding the UK after COVID-19.

May 5, 2020

Ofgem approves urgency of National Grid ESO Grid Code modification

National Grid ESO's Grid Code modification request regarding disconnecting embedded generation is urgent, Ofgem has ruled, with a final decision expected before the end of the week.

The report cautioned that the increased risk to investors in new generation energy capacity paired with the cost of capital involved in implementing an LMP system could negate any potential benefits. Image: Getty.

May 1, 2020

National Grid ESO makes plans to disconnect embedded generation due to low demand

National Grid ESO has raised an urgent Grid Code modification that would allow it to disconnect embedded generation.

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

April 30, 2020

Global power demand to fall 5% but renewables to avoid ‘historic shock’

Global electricity demand is on track to drop 5% over 2020, eight times the reduction seen in 2009 as a result of the financial crisis.

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