local energy market

March 2, 2023

Ofgem publishes proposals for a new local, flexible energy system

Yesterday (1 March), Ofgem published two papers consulting next steps in establishing a new flexible energy marketplace and transforming local energy systems.

ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty. Image: Pxhere (NC).

April 26, 2022

Ofgem eyes creation of independent bodies to operate local energy systems

Ofgem has launched a review into the operation of local energy systems, eyeing the potential creation of new independent bodies to avoid conflicts of interest.

Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy. Image: Octopus Energy.

November 9, 2021

Octopus to ‘lay the foundations’ for new local energy market in Greater Manchester Combined Authority deal

A new partnership between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Octopus Energy is to examine increasing the flexibility of Greater Manchester’s energy supply and create new jobs.

October 29, 2021

Driving decarbonisation: Collaboration and co-ordination remain vital for 2022

July 30, 2021

Current± Chats: EDF's Maria Brucoli on helping local energy movements become active players in flexibility

June 24, 2021

P2P trading and demand management at industrial parks: A look at West Suffolk’s project

January 4, 2021

ScottishPower hails milestone as 1MW battery exports for the first time

ScottishPower Renewables’ 1MW Cornwall battery energy storage system has exported electricity for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company's pipeline.

62GW of TEC register now filled with ‘phantom’ projects. Image: Centrica.

November 9, 2020

Centrica urges DNOs to commit to market-based flexibility as Cornwall LEM trial finishes

Centrica’s three-year Local Energy Market (LEM) trial spanning 200 homes and business has come to an end.

April 8, 2020

Current± Disruptors: Smart Power Networks' Anastasios Oulis Rousis on creating a smart local energy network

The Merton Rule required new commercial buildings over 1000 square metres to generate at least 10% of their energy needs from on-site renewable energy equipment .

February 18, 2020

Government announces £20 million for local smart energy projects

The UK government has today announced a £90 million investment package for projects focused on reducing emissions from heavy industry and homes.

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