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 »
In RIIO2 Ofgem aims to address its concern that the regulated networks sector is earning too much and delivering too little. It is fiercely focused on dealing with this problem but that brings a real risk that it will hold back the progress of the energy transition. That means there are a number of aspects of the RIIO2 decision that will require careful fine tuning to avoid unwelcome side effects.
Challenges around RIIO2 Read More »
Partners in the Energy Systems Innovation Platform (ESIP) represent almost 50 per cent of the electricity supply market in the UK.
Carbon Trust launches new initiative to transform energy system Read More »
It is almost a year since the government unceremoniously pulled the plug on the £1 billion competition to commercialise carbon capture and storage technology, leading to the cancellation of Yorkshire’s White Rose and Aberdeenshire’s Peterhead demonstrator projects.
Catch it, keep it: the role of CCS in decarbonising gas and heat Read More »
“What we see going forward is nothing less than a revolution in the provision of our energy,” so said Cordi O’Hara, Director of the UK System Operator, and now, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a call for evidence on how the energy system should approach this radical period of change in order to create a smart, flexible energy system.
Call for evidence: Live Read More »
With transmission costs set to increase and questions remaining over who will pay what, “there’s a problem brewing” that will have to be fixed by the regulator.
Call for network charging regime review Read More »
“District heating has the potential to play an important and positive role in eliminating fuel poverty, but in order for this to happen, consistent consumer protections must be in place.”
Call to bolster protections for district heating consumers Read More »
Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) welcomed the announcement of a pilot scheme worth £39 million yesterday which is designed to drive through development of heat networks in the UK.
Campaign group calls for extra conditions on heat network funding Read More »
It’s hard not to feel inspired by the idea of a single integrated and optimised energy system, with complementary flows of power, gas and heat moving in concert to achieve the ultimate in efficiency. Such a system would represent a zenith of engineering accomplishment as well as bringing social benefits and commercial opportunity. But is such a shiny utopia even remotely possible?
Building the dream: energy systems integration Read More »
The report follows a retrofit district heating scheme on Glasgow’s Wyndford Estate which comprises 1,800 homes most of which are social housing.
Boost district heating to help worst off, says SSE Read More »
