innovation funding
Gas
Given the green light: gas
Both of the network innovation competition submissions for gas made the cut in the latest round of innovation funding. Network runs through the projects and Ofgem's pointers for next year.
Gas
The next steps for innovation
Ofgem has concluded that support for network operators to innovate should continue, but with a tighter budget and increased competition.
Gas
Editor’s note: Planning New Year’s resolutions
Network's editor suggests Ofgem's recent LCNF review is a good place for networks seeking self improvement to find inspiration.
Power
WPD to open NIC funding to third parties in 2017
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has announced its intention to receive proposals from third parties in order to shape its 2017 application for Network Innovation Competition (NIC) funding.
Technology & Operations
Ofgem to cut electricity innovation budget by £20m
Ofgem has announced plans to cut the funding pot available to electricity distribution companies from £90 million to £70 million to trial smart grid technology to ensure projects are better value for money.
Gas
Ofgem awards £44.6m to six smart grid projects
Ofgem has awarded £44.6 million of funding to six projects aimed at developing smarter energy grids.
Gas
Making the case for innovation
With innovation funding hanging in the balance, Duncan Botting urges all those with an interest in maintaining the funding mechanism make their voice heard.
Customers
What is successful innovation?
Transfer to business as usual has become the mark of success for innovation funding, but is it the right measure?
Policy & Regulation
LCNF benefits could reach £7.8bn
The discounted net benefits of innovation projects carried out with support from the Low Carbon Network Fund could be as much as £7.8 billion.