Page 172 – Current News

November 2, 2023

OVO slashes home EV charging plan to 7p per kWh

OVO Energy yesterday (1 November) slashed its Charge Anytime rates by 30% to 7p per kWh making it the “cheapest” home EV charging plan in the UK.

November 1, 2023

Energy UK: EU carbon tax ‘detrimental’ to UK renewables unless emission trading systems linked

Energy UK has called for a UK/EU emission trading system link to stop the “detrimental effect” the EU’s looming carbon tax will have on the nation’s renewable sector.

November 1, 2023

Ofgem launches call for input on Future Regulation Sandbox

Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed the introduction of a Future Regulation Sandbox (FRS) to trial and test changes to the energy rulebook.

November 1, 2023

Solar car park to power hospital and provide EV charging

A 1.1MWp solar car park (SCP) will help power Eastbourne District General Hospital whilst also providing electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Octopus Energy secured Bulb's services in December 2022. Image: Bulb.

November 1, 2023

PAC express concerns on the recovery of £3 billion Bulb fund

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has today (1 November) expressed concerns on the recovery of the £3 billion committed to funding Bulb.

October 31, 2023

Ofgem tackles community energy scheme following investigation

Energy regulator Ofgem has implemented several measures to tackle concerns following an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK (CES).

Electricity North West Electric Vehicles. Image: ENW

October 31, 2023

Electricity North West calls for 413MW of flexibility from 2024-2028

Distribution network operator (DNO) Electricity North West (ENW) has unveiled its latest flexibility requirements invitation to tender.

October 31, 2023

Nodal market design could save consumers up to £51bn

A nodal market design in Great Britain could save consumers up to £51 billion between 2025 and 2040, Energy Systems Catapult has revealed.

The company will join ESB and dCarbonX on the 'Kestrel Project'. Image: Centrica.

October 31, 2023

Bord Gáis Energy joins project to explore green hydrogen storage in Ireland

Bord Gáis Energy has joined ESB and dCarbonX in the development of a large-scale green hydrogen energy storage project in Cork.

October 30, 2023

SP Energy Networks, Energy System Catapult form partnership to support whole system thinking

Distribution network operator (DNO) SP Energy Networks has formed a strategic partnership with research and development centre Energy System Catapult to unlock whole system thinking.