Policy & Regulation
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem reopens ‘regulatory sandbox’
Ofgem has opened the second round of its 'regulatory sandbox' that allows businesses to test innovative products and services without facing the full gamut of energy market regulations.
Power
REA demands charging strategy to accelerate shift to EVs
The government has been urged to develop a clear strategy for the development of charging infrastructure to accelerate the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).
Gas
Worries over gas smart meter roll-out
Concerns are raised about the safety and efficacy of the roll-out for gas smart meters.
Gas
David Smith: Turning up the network heat
ENA chief executive writes for Network on the project laying the foundations for smart grids in the UK
Policy & Regulation
Welsh Government aims for more renewable energy
Administration also aims to create a "low-carbon pathway" to provide more clarity
Policy & Regulation
Academics call for a rethink on smart meters
Researchers claim current meters cannot help homeowners use energy more efficiently
Policy & Regulation
Commons launches EV inquiry
New parliamentary inquiry will look at the impact of government's 2040 EV deadline
Gas
Government urged to develop smart charging systems for EVs
Energy UK lays out raft of recommendations to manage demand spikes ahead of mass EV take-up
Gas
Gas networks defend RIIO returns
Double-digit RoRE returns are 'driving cost reductions for customers'
Power
Ofgem confirms £200m cut to DNO spending
Regulator wants 'a better deal for customers'
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem puts pressure on DCC with new performance regime
New incentives will drive performance at smart meter systems provider
Power
DNOs pocket 32 per cent profits, claims thinktank
ENA brands ECIU analysis 'deeply flawed'
Policy & Regulation
ENA calls for RIIO2 customer panels
Trade body responds to Ofgem's open letter as planning for next regulatory settlement begins
Policy & Regulation
National Grid warns competition could hinder Hinkley connection
Introducing a competitive tender for the connection of Hinkley Point C could pose a risk to the timely delivery of the project, National Grid has warned.
Heat
Scottish geothermal heating system gets funding boost
The Scottish Government has awarded nearly £2 million to build the first geothermal heating system north of the border in nearly two decades on the site of a former Johnnie Walker bottling plant.
Power
Ofgem challenges National Grid on Hinkley connection cost
Ofgem has challenged National Grid on the proposed cost of upgrading the transmission network to connect the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C.
Heat
Green groups call for EV rollout to be accelerated
Green groups have urged the government to demonstrate its commitment to clean growth by accelerating the proposed ban on diesel and petrol engine cars and vans.
Policy & Regulation
Is governance fit for purpose?
What is the benefit of enabling frameworks, asks Duncan Botting of Global Smart Transformation
Power
Network charging review could lead to regulatory ‘hiatus’
Concerns have been raised that a wide-ranging review of network charging launched by Ofgem earlier this month could result in a regulatory "hiatus".
Gas
‘Enormous’ gas network storage capacity vital to decarbonisation
Gas networks have a vital role play in the decarbonisation of heating as there is currently no replacement in sight for the "enormous" energy storage capacity they can provide.
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem connections penalty ‘unjustified’
Ofgem's intention to penalise distribution network operators (DNOs) to the tune of £13.9m for subpar connections services is "unjustified" a senior director at UK Power Networks (UKPN) has said.
Power
DNOs face penalties over subpar connection services
Ofgem has warned distribution network operators (DNO) they are likely to face penalties of around £13.9 million for failing to provide satisfactory connection services.
Power
Residual charges fail to reflect sunk network costs, says ADE
The amount paid by grid users to cover the sunk costs of the transmission network should be considered by Ofgem as part of its significant code review into network charging, the Association for Decentralised Energy has argued.
Power
Elexon backs industry panel reforms
Elexon has backed reforms to the industry panel which scrutinises modifications to the code governing the use of the transmission network.
Power
BEIS rebuked over capacity market rule change for batteries
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been criticised for circumventing Ofgem to propose changes to the capacity market rules for battery storage.
Power
Khan’s EV fund could transform ‘underinvested’ power network
A new fund to boost the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the capital should turn around an "underinvested" power network, according to the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
Gas
Gas networks ‘exaggerating’ peak heat challenge
Gas networks and other industry incumbents are exaggerating the difficulties of meeting peak heat demand through electrification, as they fight to maintain a role in the low-carbon future, the Exeter Energy Policy Group has argued.
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem kicks-off major network charging review
Ofgem has commenced a wide-ranging review of electricity network charging to address concerns that the current arrangements may unfairly burden some users and lead to inefficient outcomes.
Power
Ofgem unveils new regulatory strategy
Ofgem has responded to the rapid development of decentralised and low carbon technologies in a new strategy for regulation of the future energy system.
Gas
Ofgem confirms National Grid spending cut
Ofgem has confirmed a £277.5 million cut to National Grid's gas transmission price control allowance.
Policy & Regulation
Maxine Frerk: Letter from America
Maxine Frerk on this summer's Grid Edge World Forum
