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Hudson Energy Supply UK was rebranded as Shell Energy in 2020. Image: Shell Energy.

September 28, 2021

Shell Energy takes on failed supplier Green’s customers

Shell Energy has been appointed as Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) for Green Supplier Limited, which collapsed last week.

Octopus Energy was set up five years ago

September 27, 2021

Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management takes 13% stake in Octopus Energy

Generation Investment Management has taken a stake in Octopus Energy Group as part of a $600 million (£438 million) deal to accelerate global green energy efforts.

September 27, 2021

How DNOs can put their RIIO-ED2 words into action

The new tool forms part of the Charge Project. Image: SPEN

September 27, 2021

SPEN launches online map to identify best locations for EV charging installs

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has officially launched the Charge Project’s ConnectMore Interactive Map.

Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy. Image: Octopus Energy.

September 27, 2021

Octopus Energy appointed as Supplier of Last Resort for Avro

Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on the customers of failed supplier Avro Energy.

The project was launched earlier this year

September 25, 2021

Moroccan solar-plus-wind to be linked to GB in 'ground-breaking' Xlinks project

New solar and wind under development in Morocco is to be linked with Britain, with developer Xlinks also seeking to develop a cable manufacturing industry.

September 24, 2021

EVIEs 2021 shortlist revealed!

The shortlist for the Electric Vehicle Innovations and Excellence (EVIE) awards 2021 has been published.

ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.

September 24, 2021

Businesses call for end to unabated gas in Britain’s electricity system by 2035

Businesses have called on the government to set an end date for the use of unabated gas in the electricity sector in the UK.

The chargers are to be installed in areas with limited off-street parking. Image: Milton Keynes Council

September 24, 2021

Milton Keynes secures £1.1m grant for residential EV charging rollout

Milton Keynes Council has secured the largest grant offered to date from the Office for Zero Emissions.

September 24, 2021

UKPN records 42% increase in EV chargepoints

Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints have increased by nearly 2,700 across London, the east and south east in the past twelve months, UK Power Networks (UKPN) has said.