COVID-19: Smart meter rollout paused following government guidance
The pause button has been hit on the smart meter rollout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Action needed to ensure UK doesn’t miss flexibility opportunity, warns Energy UK
A new report has called on the government to step up its efforts regarding flexibility in the UK, as it will be "crucial" to reaching net zero.
New energy secretary Alok Sharma welcomed by industry, but has ‘a lot of work to do’
Leadership of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has changed hands, with Alok Sharma appointed energy secretary following a cabinet reshuffle yesterday (13 February).
PM confirms 2035 ICE ban, but must be followed with ‘real action’ industry warns
The phase-out of petrol and diesel cars is to be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, Prime Minister Boris Johnson today confirmed.
‘The devil is in the detail’: Industry reactions to Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, part one
Industry reaction to Ofgem’s decarbonisation programme action plan, setting out nine points of action over the next eighteen months.
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.
Energy UK and SPEN figures recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Representatives from a variety of energy organisations, including Energy UK and SP Energy Networks have received awards as part of the 2020 New Year’s Honours list.
Surging wind and plunging prices as flexibility helps to balance record-breaking generation
High wind over the weekend sent power prices plunging as a surge in UK wind generation triggered negative prices for a record length of time, according to National Grid.