From 1st April 2018, DCP 161 will be in force. DCP 161 is a new measure which has been introduced by Ofgem to ensure that half hourly (HH) supplies that exceed their assigned available capacity pay significantly more. It is a change to the DCUSA (Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement) that will introduce Read more…
TfL gives green light to Goodlight LED range due to efficiency and maintenance savings
LED Eco Lights has announced that products from its Goodlight LED lighting range have been approved for use across Transport for London’s network in both Section 12 and non-Section 12 areas, such as the tube, rail and bus stations, depots and bus shelters (officially listed on the London Underground’s Approved Product Register). Commenting for TfL, Read more…
Scottish Power launches second phase of ‘Operation TPI’
Scottish Power’s strategic push to build deeper links with third party intermediaries (TPIs) in the I&C sector has entered its second phase. The energy supplier embarked upon a strategic shift at the end of 2015, recognising that the relationships forged by TPIs could significantly enhance its business, which until then had focused almost exclusively on Read more…
Real time is money: maximise flexible power revenues in all markets
REstore says its newest IoT-solution enables industrial and commercial consumers to achieve best bang for buck for their flexibility – opening up wholesale and balancing market revenues as well as National Grid’s demand-side response programmes. Louis Burford, Vice President Sales & Sourcing REstore UK, says the FlexTreo SaaS-solution means energy managers and production plant managers can Read more…
Triads: Maximum avoidance with minimum runs
As the debate continues over energy bills, an increasing number of businesses are seeking to take greater control of costs by taking a more active approach to their energy demand. Limiting demand or even generating energy at peak times can save industrial and commercial businesses tens of thousands of pounds on the network charges that Read more…
Centrica: Floodgates on battery storage investment to open in 2017
Investor interest in energy storage is increasing rapidly with battery storage projects gathering pace this year, according to Centrica. The energy giant also predicts a significant increase in capacity market contracts for batteries from here on in. Tim Barrs, who leads energy storage sales under the firm’s British Gas brand, says non-domestic users looking to Read more…
The clock is ticking on P272
As of 1st April 2017 the new half-hourly (HH) settlement code, P272, will be complete allowing all 05-08 profile class customers to see their energy usage in more detail than ever before. Alan Davidson, head of commercial energy at Scottish Power, gives an overview of what you need to know and the benefits P272 Read more…