Ofgem considering issuing final orders to nine suppliers over failure to join DCC
Ofgem is consulting on issuing nine suppliers final orders, which could lead to revocation of their licenses, for not joining the Data Communications Company (DCC).
Regulation
Ofgem warns Gnergy of licence revocation over unpaid ROC fees
Gnergy has been issued with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments by Ofgem.
There are a number of important things to keep an eye out for in 2020, including the energy white paper, the results of the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) review, how businesses approach RIIO-2 and tax changes for electric vehicles (EVs).
Energy Systems Catapult calls for responses to its Data Best Practice Guidance
The Energy Systems Catapult has released a draft of its Data Best Practice Guidance, including suggestions into how to make data safe, interoperable and discoverable to ensure that it can aid the UK in moving towards a net zero energy system.
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Blackout investigation: National Grid ESO remains under scrutiny
Ofgem’s investigation into National Grid's Electricity System Operator (ESO) is to continue in light of the 9 August blackout, with the regulator recommending a review into the Security and Quality of Supply Standard (SQSS).
Blackout investigation: What went wrong at Hornsea One and Little Barford
Ofgem's investigation into the 9 August blackout has detailed why Hornsea One and Little Barford - the offshore wind farm and CCGT plant at the heart of the event - remained disconnected from the grid.
Blackout investigation: Power firms fined as Ofgem ‘accelerates’ ESO review
Power companies are to be fined £10.5 million and an already planned review into the electricity system operator (ESO) accelerated following Ofgem’s investigation into the nationwide blackout on 9 August 2019.
Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2020, part nine
Part nine of Current±’s series of predictions for 2020 continues features insight from Aceleron CEO Amrit Chandan and Madeleine Greenhalgh of Regen.
Happy holidays from the Current± editorial team
The Current± editorial team will now be taking a short break over the holiday season.