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.
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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 »
The proposals are outlined in a collection of essays by authors from Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice Scotland, Sustainability First, Centre for Sustainable Energy and National Energy Action.
Consumer coalition sets out RIIO2 vulnerability proposals Read More »
Blending small quantities of hydrogen into the gas pipeline network is considered as a possible “quick-win” solution to meet carbon reduction targets.
Consumers back hydrogen for heating but fear cost hikes Read More »
Recently, Ofgem has put a renewed focus on how energy network companies engage with their customers and stakeholders. In their framework consultation for the next energy network price control (RIIO2), Ofgem made it clear that consumers should be given a stronger voice and introduced new models for stakeholder engagement.
Commissioned to explore the British public’s understanding and interest in engaging with community and local energy, the survey of 1,413 UK consumers highlighted that only two per cent of people are actively participating in a community energy group, despite 63% admitting they would be interested, if they could save money.
Consumers want a role in Britain’s energy infrastructure, ENW research shows Read More »
The contract has been awarded to a 50:50 joint venture between contractors Hochtief and Murphy.
Contract signed on 32.5km London Power Tunnel Phase 2 Read More »
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Balfour Beatty have successfully energised the connection, which will add capacity for a further 220 MW of renewable energy to the transmission system.
Composite poles used to power up Scotland Read More »
A CNG compressor and private refuelling station have been installed at Clean Ireland Recycling’s Shannon operation, and the company, a leader in environmentally-friendly waste management services since its establishment in the early 1990s, has also received delivery of dedicated CNG waste collection vehicles, the first of their kind in Ireland. The specially-commissioned, lower-emission Scania CNG trucks will replace some of Clean Ireland Recycling’s diesel-powered fleet, with the rest of the fleet also transitioning to CNG in the coming years.
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