SSEN Transmission to appeal Ofgem RIIO-T2 plans
SSEN Transmission has revealed its plans to appeal various aspects of Ofgem’s RIIO-T2 price control settlement to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Regulation
CMA EV study to focus on rapid and on-street charging as initial feedback comes in
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) study into the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is to focus more deeply on en-route rapid and ultra-rapid charging and on-street charging.
National Grid ESO issues frequency risk and control proposals following 2019 blackout
National Grid ESO has published its Frequency Risk and Control report, issuing four proposals in light of the 9 August 2019 blackout.
'Ambitious' UK ETS auctions to launch in May
The first auction of the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is to open in May 2021, with the auction calendar now published.
People's Energy calls on Chancellor to provide support for domestic renewables initiatives
People’s Energy is calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to deliver further support for renewable energy programmes in next week’s Budget.
REA details pathway to net zero and economic recovery in new green strategy
A green pathway detailing measures needed to deliver net zero – focusing largely on renewables targets – has been published by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
Government EV consultation welcomed as charging networks stress 'vital' need for interoperability leadership
The government’s consultation into public electric vehicle (EV) charging has been largely praised by EV charging networks, although thought must be given to costs and complexity.
Heat Pump Federation calls for "consistency of policy" amidst reports of early Green Homes Grant closure
The Heat Pump Federation is urging for “consistency of policy” as the impact on installers is highlighted.
Government to reportedly shutter Green Homes Grant after less than a year
The Green Homes Grant is to reportedly be scrapped next month following less than a year of operation.