The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has called for a step change in investment in renewable energy. It said competition had resulted in cost reductions that meant it was often the cheapest option. Harry Boyd-Carpenter, EBRD director, head…

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The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) is to develop hydrogen standards for the government’s £25 million research and innovation programme. The Hy4Heat programme is a feasibility study into the use of hydrogen for heat in UK homes and…

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A hydropower company is seeking investors to join development of a suite of community projects. Eventually, the Highland Community Energy Society wants the general public to join to purchase a community stake amounting to £1.89 million in total in six…

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The National Infrastructure Commission has begun a study of regulation of the UK’s energy, telecoms and water industries. The NOC said the study would examine how the regulation could  ”ensure the necessary levels of investment and innovation whilst these critical…

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The number of smart meters being installed has been falling over the last three months and the installation rate is lower than this time last year, according to new figures from industry body Electralink. The body provides monthly rollout data…

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UK Power Networks has announced  plans to procure more than 100MW of flexibility services from distributed energy resources. The distribution network operator (DNO) plans to create 25 ‘Flexibility First’ zones across its three licence areas, using the Piclo online platform (formerly known as Open Utility). Piclo…

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    Blenheim Palace has switched to 100% renewable power supplied by Good Energy, as part of an ongoing commitment to end its reliance on fossil fuels.   Good Energy will meet all electricity demand to the palace, pleasure gardens,…

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Government has announced a ‘smart data’ review intended to use new data-driven technologies and services to improve the consumer experience in regulated markets. The review, jointly launched by the DCMS and BEIS, said consumers struggle to identify the best deals for…

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Ratings agency Moody’s has reacted to Ofgem’s plans to cut returns to network companies by placing a ‘negative’ outlook on the rating of Electricity North West (ENWL) and its parent, because of the companies’ high leverage and borrowing costs. Moody’s said ENWL’s…

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Flexible energy solution provider Argonaut Power has announced it will work with Connected Energy to offer fully funded energy storage solutions to commercial and industrial customers. E-STOR, the new energy storage systems manufactured and supplied by Connected Energy, will be fully funded and managed by Argonaut Power. E-STOR energy storage systems utilise second life Renault electric…

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