The rise of solar, electric vehicles and energy storage could enact a step change in the energy market which could undermine utilities, according to Gerard Reid, founder and managing partner of Alexa Capital.
A new form of demand response could help protect the grid and in doing so save Britain from required spending on infrastructure of as much as £1.26 billion by 2020, according to service provider Open Energi.
Fearing shortages as power stations face closure and repair, the National Grid has launched a tender asking power providers for spare electricity for the busy winter period.
DECC has advised that commercial building operators must achieve an EPC rating of 'E' or higher by 2018 if they want to continue to lease their properties.
A report by Ofgem on how community energy projects can overcome grid connection problems, has received a cautious welcome from a new body representing the sector.
Citigroup have released a report suggesting big oil should cease investment in tricky-to-mine resources, as renewable energy will be mainstream by the end of the decade.
