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February 28, 2020

Consumers hold the key to a successful EV revolution: the Energy White Paper cannot leave them out

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February 27, 2020

Ofgem unveils updated innovation sandbox, including six 'evolutions'

​Ofgem has refreshed its innovation sandbox, taking on industry feedback to evolve the service.
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February 26, 2020

Flexibility takes centre stage in NIC annual report as 'clear level' of ambition is needed

​Flexibility – and the actions required by government, Ofgem and National Grid ESO – formed a clear part of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) annual report.
The Government has said that these upgrades will deliver high power charging hubs in Northern Ireland for the first time. Image Getty.
February 24, 2020

ICE phase-out consultation a ‘clear message’ but clarity and regulatory support needed says industry

​The government’s consultation on the phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles has been launched, proposing an earlier date of 2035.
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February 13, 2020

Alok Sharma to lead BEIS as Leadsom leaves department

Alok Sharma is to take over as energy secretary and minister for COP26, after Andrea Leadsom was sacked this morning as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
February 7, 2020

Energy white paper set for publication in 'matter of weeks'

​The long-awaited energy white paper is due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, according to junior energy minister Lord Duncan.
Anesco was the first company to provide high DC following the service being introduced this November. Image: Anesco
February 4, 2020

Batteries land T-3 Capacity Market agreements in DSR asset class

A number of battery storage assets successfully landed capacity agreements in last week’s T-3 Capacity Market auction by listing as demand side response (DSR) assets.
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January 29, 2020

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.
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January 29, 2020

OVO shells out £8.9 million for inaccurate communications and billing

OVO Energy has agreed to pay £8.9 million after Ofgem found IT problems resulted in the issuing of inaccurate information and the under and overcharging of consumers.​
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
January 22, 2020

Over £1bn paid out to capacity providers following CM reinstation

​Capacity providers have received £1 billion in deferred Capacity Market (CM) payments, the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC) has said.

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