CMA opens investigation into National Grid’s WPD acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into the acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD) by National Grid.
Regulation
City of Edinburgh Council unveils new strategy to support 2030 net zero ambitions
A strategic partnership between City of Edinburgh Council and SP Energy Networks has been formed as part of the former's new decarbonisation strategy.
UK could provide global decarbonisation blueprint to help build a 'credible path' to net zero
The UK’s decarbonisation success could provide the world with a replicable blueprint, a new report from SSE and KPMG has argued, although there is still more work to do at home.
Mayor of London reveals raft of new measures to support ‘retrofit revolution’
A new centre of excellence, a partnership to bring together social landlords and building firms and a new investment in the solar workforce have been unveiled today (2 June).
BEIS unveils new details for £68m long duration energy storage competition
Details of the government’s upcoming long duration energy storage innovation competition have been revealed, with an event to provide application support this month.
HMRC confirms 20% VAT rate for public EV charging
Price hikes are on the horizon for InstaVolt’s charging, following clarity on the VAT rate for public charging, while other networks remain unaffected.
Ember: Drax BECCS plant could cost £31.7bn in public subsidies
Drax’s proposed bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) plant could cost £31.7 billion in public subsidies according to a new report from Ember.
Elexon works to ‘level the playing field’ in the BM as Modification P399 is approved
Elexon takes a step towards ‘leveling the playing field’ as Ofgem approves Modification P399.
Unsustainable transmission charges could jeopardise British infrastructure investment warns report
Green energy infrastructure investment is being jeopardised by British regulations that favour EU electricity imports.