Ministers Jesse Norman and Claire Perry have called for local authorities to do more to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle air quality after it emerged just five councils in the whole of the UK have taken advantage of an electric car scheme.
Councils encouraged to apply for charge-point funding Read More »
The government has unveiled new powers for councils to charge utilities by the hour for carrying out streetworks on key routes as part of a wider plan to extend the controversial lane rental scheme.
Councils to charge by the hour for streetworks Read More »
Traditionally, buildings have been thought of as static assets. Once they are constructed, the only work to be done is routine maintenance over the building’s useful life. But today, asset owners – particularly those in manufacturing and heavy industrial processes – are beginning to appreciate that assets are in fact dynamic entities that require closer monitoring and control after construction than just traditional maintenance.
Creating a digital twin Read More »
Most of us have felt the heat of this endlessly warm summer. So you’d be forgiven for missing the landmark announcement from the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) recommending that heat networks be regulated, with this oversight provided by Ofgem.
Creating certainty Read More »
The project is a result of a call for innovation by the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) in November to third parties within its community to expand the current range of drone operations and capabilities.
Cross-sector partnership to drive adoption of drones Read More »
Ahead of RIIO-GD2, the group will scrutinise the company’s plans for investment for the future, customer service and social obligations, environment, and how the company will prepare the gas network for the future while keeping customers’ bills as low as possible. Ofgem’s RIIO2 Challenge Group will also scrutinise the development of the gas networks’ business plans, liaising with the various customer engagement groups.
Customer engagement group starts work Read More »
The 1MW battery project will enable excess solar power produced at the Olde House farm and holiday retreat to be absorbed during the sunniest hours of the day and then discharged during peak hours when electricity is more expensive.
Cornwall’s largest energy storage system coming to solar-powered farm Read More »
The full extent of the upheaval caused by Coronavirus will take years to digest and assess. However, thanks to real-time data, one aspect of the seismic changes that Coronavirus has brought upon the UK is the dramatic shift we have seen in energy consumption.
Coronavirus gives grids a taste of the future Read More »
The charity also found a wide variation in the price of tariffs available. And that some consumers, such as those who are ineligible for the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) charge point grant, aren’t able to fully access the benefits of EV tariffs.
Cost of EV tariffs unclear to consumers Read More »
With the likelihood of more change from regulators and policy makers arriving after the General Election, the capacity of organisations to respond is becoming stretched.
Costain webinar highlights five ways to crack innovation Read More »
