regulation

February 27, 2020

Ofgem unveils updated innovation sandbox, including six 'evolutions'

Ofgem has refreshed its innovation sandbox, taking on industry feedback to evolve the service.

February 26, 2020

Flexibility takes centre stage in NIC annual report as 'clear level' of ambition is needed

Flexibility – and the actions required by government, Ofgem and National Grid ESO – formed a clear part of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) annual report.

February 24, 2020

ICE phase-out consultation a ‘clear message’ but clarity and regulatory support needed says industry

The government’s consultation on the phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles has been launched, proposing an earlier date of 2035.

February 13, 2020

Alok Sharma to lead BEIS as Leadsom leaves department

Alok Sharma is to take over as energy secretary and minister for COP26, after Andrea Leadsom was sacked this morning as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

February 7, 2020

Energy white paper set for publication in 'matter of weeks'

The long-awaited energy white paper is due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, according to junior energy minister Lord Duncan.

February 4, 2020

Batteries land T-3 Capacity Market agreements in DSR asset class

A number of battery storage assets successfully landed capacity agreements in last week’s T-3 Capacity Market auction by listing as demand side response (DSR) assets.

January 29, 2020

Emma Pinchbeck unveiled as new Energy UK chief executive

Energy UK has confirmed the appointment of Emma Pinchbeck as chief executive following Laurence Slade’s departure late last year.

January 29, 2020

OVO shells out £8.9 million for inaccurate communications and billing

OVO Energy has agreed to pay £8.9 million after Ofgem found IT problems resulted in the issuing of inaccurate information and the under and overcharging of consumers.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

January 22, 2020

Over £1bn paid out to capacity providers following CM reinstation

Capacity providers have received £1 billion in deferred Capacity Market (CM) payments, the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC) has said.

Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.

January 10, 2020

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).