Articles tagged with: networks

The draft determinations for RIIO-ED2 were published by Ofgem yesterday (29 June). Image: Getty.

Energy networks stress the work remaining for RIIO-ED2 after 'tough and stretching' draft determinations

30 Jun 2022, 15:00

Ofgem yesterday (29 June) published its draft determinations for RIIO-ED2, covering the period between 2023-2028.

The energy sector has widely welcomed the CCC's report, calling on the government to go further to support net zero. Image: Getty.

CCC Progress Report: Energy sector calls on government to act to ‘radically improve energy efficiency’

29 Jun 2022, 16:46

Following on from the launch of the CCC's behemoth progress report, Current± caught up with the energy sector to see how it was responding to the call to action for government.

There are significant risks or policy gaps for 38% of the required emissions reductions needed to meet the Sixth Carbon Budget. Image: Getty.

CCC warns ‘major failures’ mean UK set to miss net zero

29 Jun 2022, 10:47

“Major failures” mean current government programmes will not be enough to deliver net zero, according to the latest Progress in reducing emissions: 2022 Report to Parliament from the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

Prince Charles delivered the Queen's Speech to the House of Lords. Image: Copyright House of Lords 2022/Photography by Annabel Moeller.

New Energy Bill unveiled in Queen's Speech to boost energy security

10 May 2022, 16:09

A new Energy Bill was announced today (10 May) as part of the Queen's Speech, to help the UK build a more secure, homegrown energy system that is both cleaner and more affordable.

The Access SCR was launched in 2018 by Ofgem. Image: Getty.

Ofgem to reduce connection charges as Access SCR wraps up

4 May 2022, 13:15

Ofgem is to reduce the overall connection charge for those connecting to the distribution network, having published its final decision on the Access and Forward-Looking Charges Significant Code Review (Access SCR).

The payment to the voluntary redress fund follows an investigation launched by Ofgem in 2020. Image: WPD

WPD pays £14.9m for failing vulnerable customers

4 May 2022, 10:37

Western Power Distribution (WPD) failed to meet its obligations to provide information to some of its most vulnerable customers, regulator Ofgem has found.

New CEO Ian Smyth is well qualified to lead ENW through the next price control period, chairman Alistair Buchanan said. Image: ENW

Electricity North West appoints new CEO as RIIO-ED2 nears

27 Apr 2022, 16:10

Electricity North West (ENW) has appointed Ian Smyth as CEO, with it expected that Smyth will take over from Peter Emery later this year.

David Smith was appointed chief executive in 2007. Image: ENA.

ENA chief executive David Smith to step down

21 Mar 2022, 13:13

Chief executive of the Energy Networks Association (ENA) David Smith is to step down at the end of this year.

The 40 chosen projects include a number of innovative solutions to help networks manage the energy transition.

Ofgem unveils 40 energy network projects to win ‘discovery’ funding from SIF

1 Mar 2022, 16:57

Ofgem has unveiled 40 projects that are receiving a chunk of funding from its Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).