Ofgem mulls “fundamental” reform of energy supply market
Ofgem is considering “fundamental” reform of the energy supply market model in which suppliers as the central agents, or middlemen, could eventually become “redundant”,...
Helm review: Government seeks business views
The government wants views from businesses, consumer groups and others on Dieter Helm's review of energy costs.
Published last month, the report put forward a...
Ofgem floats options for network charging, moots making firms pay even for on-site generation
Ofgem's has floated plans to make grid access rights flexible and capacity tradable as part of its major review of network charges.
The regulator said...
Support for fracking at all time low, government survey finds
Public support for fracking appears at an all time low, according to the latest in a series of government-commissioned opinion polls.
The former department of...
Helm: Government should cease electricity market intervention… and start running the system
Dieter Helm’s government-commissioned energy market review recommends scrapping much of it and starting again with a decentralised, public-private core.
Stepping beyond energy, Helm also urges...
Ofgem decides not to penalise DNOs over connections failures
Ofgem has decided not to apply penalties to distribution network operators (DNOs) over perceived service failures within their grid connections operations.
The regulator consulted on...
Clean growth plan asks firms to deliver 20 per cent energy efficiency gains
The government's clean growth plan outlines its intention to task industry to deliver energy efficiency improvements of at least 20 per cent by 2030.
The...
Ofgem outlines rule changes for energy storage
Ofgem has outlined plans to clarify how energy storage is licensed and classified.
The regulator proposes that storage should be treated as a form of...
Ofgem takes £200m back from distribution network operators
Ofgem has decided to clawback £200 million from distribution network operators (DNOs).
DNOs are regulated utilities. They submit plans to Ofgem detailing what they need...
Government moves to change smart meter rules for small firms
Government has outlined plans to change the rules around smart meters for small and medium sized businesses.
The department for business, energy and industrial strategy...
Smart meter rollout: 7 million down, 43 million to go
Energy suppliers have installed some 7.36 million smart meters, according to latest government figures.
With around 50m gas and electricity meters installed in households, the...
EirGrid chief to head up National Grid’s SO function, Cordi O’Hara heads to US
EirGrid chief executive Fintan Slye will join National Grid to head up its system operator (SO) function at the year end, calling time on...
Ofgem agrees National Grid’s plans for separation of system operator business
Ofgem has rubber stamped National Grid's proposals for legal separation of its system operator role from its wider business.
National Grid earns returns by operating...
Gas picks up coal’s share of generation as renewables output remains flat
Power generated from coal fell 60% in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to latest government figures, with gas picking up the slack.
While...
National Grid: Gas critical to low carbon future
Gas will be "critical" to the energy system for a long time to come, said National Grid director of UK system operator, Cordi O'Hara....
Regulator allowing energy networks to make billions in excess profit, says Citizens Advice
UK energy networks are making too much money due to key errors made by Ofgem in setting price controls, according to Citizens Advice.
The charity forecasts...
Policymakers must unlock economic benefits of storage, flexibility and efficiency
Government should seize the economic and environmental benefits of decarbonisation beyond taking coal off the system, enabling UK firms to prosper and lowering consumer...
Develop nuclear plan B in case ‘risky’ Hinkley C fails, warns NAO
The UK needs a plan B if new reactors at Hinkley Point C fail to arrive on time, or at all, the National Audit...
Smart Meter Bill: Wiggle room for rollout deadline?
Energy suppliers may have been given wiggle room to complete the rollout of smart meters after 2020.
The Smart Meter Bill, contained within the Queen's speech,...
Ofgem confirms deep cuts to Triad payments
Ofgem has confirmed that it will implement steep cuts to small generators' Triad payments. The regulator suggested its move would save consumers billions in the...