energy policy
Heat
Take in a lodger to save the planet, research says
New research by a team from the University of St Andrews argues that energy policy must factor in increases in domestic square meterage per person in order to achieve climate change targets.
Heat
ADE report highlights customer confusion over energy policy
Customers face a complex jigsaw puzzle when trying to navigate energy policy, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) in its report, 'Solving the energy policy puzzle for users'.
Power
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Policy & Regulation
Welsh Government aims for more renewable energy
Administration also aims to create a "low-carbon pathway" to provide more clarity
Power
Primary legislation may be required to end storage double-charging
BEIS official says changes should be "straightforward to deliver" despite parliament's timetable being taken up by Brexit
Power
Utility Week Energy Summit
The Utility Week Energy Summit is the leading event for energy producers, distributors, retailers, government, investors, consultants and wider stakeholders to debate and shape UK energy policy.
Power
Editor’s Weekly: Anticipating a call for evidence
Ofgem and BEIS's call for evidence on the future of smart energy systems is an important opportunity to shape the future of system operation, says Network's editor Jane Gray.
Heat
Heat networks: the post-Brexit energy solution?
“Energy security” and “independence” are already becoming buzzwords in the post-Brexit era, says Gareth Jones as he explores the future of the UK energy market and the role heat networks might play.
Policy & Regulation
Certain uncertainties
It's not lack of subsidies for renewables that will cause the UK to miss its climate change targets, says John Parsons.
Gas
Low carbon security of supply: the case for CCS is building
The government's pause for thought on Hinkley should trigger a rethink about support for CCS too, says George Day.
Power
Editor’s weekly: A challenge awaits response
Network editor Jane Gray breaks down the content of the Future Power Systems Architecture report and wonders if industry will embrace its challenge.
Heat
Editor’s weekly: The department is dead, long live the department!
Network editor Jane Gray reviews the demise of Decc and the rise of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Innovation, technology & operations
Tie-up renewables with energy storage
Britain must adopt energy storage to cut payback times for domestic generation from renewables, argues Stephen Irish.
Policy & Regulation
Shadow energy positions reshuffled
A new shadow energy secretary is in place and the post of shadow energy minister vacant after the resignations of Lisa Nandy and Alan Whitehead.