CCC solar snub slammed
A new Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the future of home energy efficiency has attracted criticism after it failed to mention solar PV.
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EC Capacity Market probe launches as industry seeks changes to ‘light the fire’ under nascent technologies
The European Commission has today opened an in-depth investigation into the Capacity Market’s compliance with EU State aid rules, sparking what could remain a lengthy process towards the scheme’s reinstatement.
CCC issues ‘unequivocal’ warning over UK carbon budget flexibilities
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has once again warned the government over carrying over surplus emissions reductions to meet future budgets.
Zouk Capital named preferred bidder to run government-backed EV Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund
Infrastructure fund manager Zouk Capital has been named as the preferred bidder for the government’s much-vaunted EV Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF).
Zero Carbon Homes axe costing consumers three-times energy cap savings
Former chancellor George Osborne’s decision to scrap the Zero Carbon homes policy is costing occupants of new-build homes more than £200 per year, essentially three times the targeted savings from Ofgem’s price cap.
SSE issues profit warning as Capacity Market suspension bites
Energy firm SSE has issued a profit warning after it revealed the suspension of the Capacity Market is expected to result in a £60 million shortfall in this financial year.
Ofgem charging reforms could push ‘vital’ flexibility projects to the brink of failure
The UK renewables lobby has doubled down on warnings over planned reforms to network charging, suggesting they damage sectors “vital” to the country’s decarbonisation and push projects to the brink of failure.
ENA targets whole system thinking in ‘biggest year yet’ of Open Networks Project
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has this morning kicked off what promises to be the “biggest year yet” for its landmark Open Networks Project.
Failing to match its own rhetoric: Government slammed over EV ambition once again
The government has been accused of failing to match its own rhetoric over the electric vehicle transition, as its response to a damning report on the subject was slammed.