Writing in Network’s sister title Utility Week, Jonathan Brearley said: “Network charges make up about a quarter of an average household energy bill or £251 a year so it’s vital that consumers’ voice is heard”.
Consumer groups to gain more power in RIIO2 Read More »
The report describes how wide-scale deployment of heat pumps in the UK will require three key factors:
Consumer power key to heat pump roll-out, says HPA Read More »
The heat sector faces a “completely different” situation to the power sector, where decarbonisation has so far had relatively little direct impact on the lives of customers.
Consumers pose biggest barrier to low-carbon heat Read More »
The increased demand on the grid from the mass roll-out of electric vehicles (EVS) will be under the spotlight in a new House of Commons inquiry.
Commons launches EV inquiry Read More »
The CMA has today (23 July) published the final findings of its seven-month study into this industry, which set out to establish whether heat network customers are getting the right level of protection.
CMA calls for regulation of heat networks Read More »
In a new report, the charity says customers were paid around £5.4 million in compensation by gas and electricity distribution networks in 2015/16, but should have received at least £2.2 million more.
Citizens Advice calls for automatic compensation for network customers Read More »
Discussing next steps for government and industry following the launch of the Future Power System Architecture (FPSA) report, Taylor, who heads up the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration at Newcastle University, pointed to voltage and frequency limits as an easy target for rapid change.
Change voltage and frequency limits for power system transformation, says academic Read More »
In a blog on the regulator’s website, chief engineer Peter Bingham said Ofgem would be unable to support the transformation of the energy industry without improving its technical capabilities and expertise.
Chief engineer aims to bring ‘new technical focus’ to Ofgem Read More »
Greg Clark, the secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, selected the former deputy chair of the Competition Commission and deputy panel chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to lead the energy regulator.
Cave selected as preferred candidate to be next Ofgem chairman Read More »
I have been working in the energy sector for a lot longer than I would like to admit. Over this time, I have become very sceptical about government targets, assuming that they will probably be missed and that those who base their businesses on them are going to be disappointed.
Certain uncertainties Read More »
