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Technology & Operations
Clark leaves BEIS
Greg Clark has left his role as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy this evening (24 July).
Gas
SP Energy Networks reveals net zero plans
SP Energy Networks has revealed plans to help cities, towns and rural communities across Scotland achieve 'net zero' - including the electrification of transport networks.
Heat
50MW battery will help power £41m Energy Superhub
A 50MW grid-scale battery that can store enough electricity to supply nearly 6,000 homes for a day from a single charge will be built at Cowley electricity sub-station, supporting a new £41 million Energy Superhub in Oxford.
Gas
Leep Utilities awarded contract to power Liverpool’s waterfront
Leep Utilities has been awarded a contract to own and operate a new electricity network that will power a development on Liverpool's waterfront.
Power
Smith Brothers signs framework agreement with Vattenfall
Smith Brothers and Vattenfall Networks have signed both an Independent Contract Provider (ICP) alliance and framework service maintenance agreement for the provision of services relating to forthcoming utilities projects.
Gas
Raft of measures designed to transform energy system
The government has published a package of proposed measures to support the decarbonisation of the UK's energy system.
Power
Denmark interconnector to move into construction phase
A 1.4GW high voltage direct current interconnector that will stretch 472 miles from the Lincolnshire coast to Western Denmark will move into the construction phase after cable and converter station suppliers were chosen.
Gas
Ofgem hits back over climate change criticism
Ofgem has hit back following criticism that it is out of touch over climate change.
Power
BEIS unveils £80m EV investment
An £80 million investment to help develop the next generation of electric vehicles has been unveiled by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Gas
Ofgem chairman visits heat network
Ofgem chairman Martin Cave recently visited Energetik's energy centre in Arnos Grove to find out more about Enfield Council's heat network company, its best practice and how it protects customers.
Gas
Ofgem’s RIIO2 proposals could hinder net zero plans
The chief executive of the Energy Networks Association (ENA) says Ofgem's current proposals for RIIO2 could have a negative impact on the regulator's ability to support and facilitate the government's net zero ambitions.
Power
EV smart charging marketplace trial launched
UK Power Networks has launched a new trial called Shift that will see up to 1,000 electric vehicle owners offered financial incentives to charge their vehicle off-peak.
Power
UKPN and National Grid carrying out £20m network upgrade
UK Power Networks and National Grid are delivering a £20 million electricity upgrade in Hertfordshire.
Gas
NGN using robot to carry out gas pipe repairs
Northern Gas Networks is using a robot called STAN to travel through underground pipes and carry out repairs.
Technology & Operations
Findings of ENA’s Future Worlds consultation revealed
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has revealed the findings of a consultation that explored five proposed models for the future operation of the electricity system.
People & Skills
Increase in women on executive committees at utilities firms
The utilities industry is in the top quartile for women on executive committees and it continues to improve its position.
Gas
Work on £20m heat network gets underway
Construction work is underway on Manchester's £20 million Civic Quarter Heat Network (CQHN).
Customers
Electric Nation findings call for EV tariffs
Western Power Distribution (WPD) says that the findings of its Electric Nation project prove that well-designed EV tariffs plus smart charging systems can save electric vehicle (EV) drivers money.
Gas
SGN and Murphy enter JV
SGN and Murphy have entered into a new 50:50 joint-venture in utility asset ownership.
Technology & Operations
Ofgem outlines vision to 2023
Energy regulator Ofgem has set out its vision to 2023 and claims the objectives and priorities within it are designed to "protect the interests of existing and future consumers" in a rapidly changing energy sector.
Gas
National Grid ESO outlines future energy scenarios
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has published its Future Energy Scenarios report which provides analysis of five potential 'energy futures' for 2050, including a net zero analysis.
Power
ENW bidders left ‘spooked’ by nationalisation plans
The proposed sale of Electricity North West could be in doubt with potential bidders left "spooked" by the Labour Party's plans to renationalise network operators, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Power
WPD spending £9m to boost Coalville power network
Western Power Distribution (WPD) will spend £9 million on improving power supplies in and around Coalville in Leicestershire.
Power
Government announces funding boost for EV infrastructure
The Government has announced that it will spend almost £40 million on improving the infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Gas
Leep Utilities granted IGT licence
Leep Utilities has been granted an Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) licence from Ofgem.
Power
Privatised networks deliver better customer service, report claims
Electricity networks are more efficient and deliver better service in private ownership, according to a global report by leading global economic consultancy NERA.
Technology & Operations
Project to remove 12km of overhead lines set to begin
SSEN Transmission is set to start work on a £31.9 million project to remove 12km of overhead lines from the Cairngorms National Park.
Power
£3.2m power upgrade in West Byfleet
UK Power Networks is carrying out a £3.2 million upgrade to the electricity network in West Byfleet.
Power
ENW close to completing cable replacement project
Electricity North West is close to completing a project to replace 7km of underground power cables in Lancaster and Morecambe.
Gas
National Grid sets out RIIO2 spending plans
National Grid will spend £7.4 billion on electricity transmission over the RIIO2 price control period, according to figures unveiled in its draft business plan which has been submitted to Ofgem's RIIO2 Challenge Group.
Customers
SSEN picks ZIV to provide ANM solutions
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has chosen ZIV Automation to provide active network management (ANM) solutions.