As the nation’s smart meter rollout stutters on, it is time to ask again whether there is any point in installing gas smart meters. The question has been raised from the start of the programme. It is not required under…
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Smart meter rollout deadline shifts: now 85% by end 2024
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The target rollout date for smart meters is to be delayed by four years and the number of smart meters involved has been reduced to 85% of domestic properties. BEIS says around a quarter of households now have smart meters…
OPINION: can we make a permanent improvement for the fuel poor?
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Meeting social and environmental objectives is part of the role of energy networks, argues National Energy Action chiefe executive Adam Scorer Over the next decade, the UK faces two massive challenges in energy policy. Both of these challenges need…
When will Ofgem make decisions on National Grid’s IT issues?
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When can we expect a decision from Ofgem over National Grid’s continuing struggles with data and IT? It has now been 16 months since the regulator opened a formal investigation into National Grid’s market information. The regulator said that it…
Ovo Energy to acquire SSE’s household energy and service customers
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Ovo Energy has reached agreement with SSE to buy SSE’s GB household energy and related services business. The plan has to be approved by the Competition and Markets Authority, and SSE says that is expected in late 2019 or early 2020,…
£1 million fund opens for innovations to de-risk floating offshore wind
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Up to £1 million of funding has been offered by the Scottish government to help solve specific challenges and de-risk floating wind farm development. The invitation has been particularly extended to other sectors (marine, automotive, oil and gas, aerospace, robotics and…
£18M funding available to develop technologies that help industry switch away from fossil fuels
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BEIS has has invited applucations for an £18 million funding pot for a new process or technology that will help UK industry switch to low carbon fuel sources. Demonstration projects can apply for awards fo up to £7.5 million. The competition is…
Digital innovators invited to apply for ES Catapult support to help enter energy markets
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The Energy Systems Catapult has launched its third ‘innovator challenge’. Small and medium-sized (SME) innovators focused on digital platforms and data services can apply to join the Innovator Support Platform to receive tailored business incubation and acceleration support. The Catapult is encouraging…
UPDATED: Eversmart Energy ceases trading – Utilita takes on customers
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Utilita Energy has been appointed as the supplier of last resort for the customers of Eversmart Energy. Utilita took over supply for these customers with effect from 11 September. Eversmart Energy has ceased trading and its customers will enter the ‘supplier of…
Climate change minister promises action on hydrogen ‘this year’
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The government will make “new, bolder steps” in climate change and “refresh our ambitions” to meet net zero carbon emission targets, Lord Ian Duncan – appointed parliamentary under secretary of state for climate change at BEIS less than two months ago,…