Decc’s key responsibility is making sure our families and businesses have the certainty of secure, affordable and clean energy supplies. For this very reason, I want the UK to vote to stay in the EU on 23 June – because it helps to deliver these objectives as well as helping us to tackle climate change more effectively.
Lord Bourne speaks out on Brexit energy risks Read More »
I was at an event last week and over dinner we got to talking about the challenges the power sector currently faces.
Industry must break step to cross the bridge Read More »
In 2015 we embarked on a project with a 2030 horizon, focussing on the transformation of the GB electricity system to enable the country to respond to the challenges of decarbonisation. By we, I mean the Energy Systems Catapult (for whom I work), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); but we were not alone. Yes, we led, managed and supported the project but we didn’t do this in isolation; there was a broad range of organisations from across the power sector involved, in this example of genuinely collaborative working.
Getting ready to transform the power system Read More »
The new piece of research shows why current energy system governance and regulatory frameworks are not fit for purpose in a low carbon, decentralised energy future.
ETI sets out multi-vector energy plan Read More »
Delays to key consultations on the future of the energy system rumble on.
Editor’s weekly: Political turmoil hampers innovation direction Read More »
The revolution is growing in pace and reach.
Editor’s weekly: the next phase for decarbonisation Read More »
There is increasing interest in the energy sector in the practicalities of delivering “multi-vector” or whole system planning and operation. To support this, Phil Taylor, head of the national Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI) at Newcastle University, has said changes are needed to the regulatory price controls for energy distribution networks.
Align network price controls to boost innovation Read More »
The competition will invest up to £15m in business-led innovation projects put forward by successful applicants.
£15m competition to spur energy systems innovation Read More »
