Electron sets up new CEO after securing new investment
Electron has promoted Paul Massara to the position of chief executive as the blockchain tech company prepares to grow in both the UK and internationally with new investment.
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National Grid backs 2030 ban on polluting vehicles
National Grid would actively support bringing forward the UK’s ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 by a decade, with a senior representative telling MPs it would offer "a more ambitious target".
Government failures in sale of Green Investment Bank laid bare by MPs
There is no guarantee that the Green Investment Bank (GIB) will ever live up to its original ambitions after a privatisation process that undersold it for the British taxpayer and the bank’s green intentions.
Flexibilities ‘still on the table’ to meet UK’s carbon budgets
‘Flexibilities’ in meeting the UK’s fourth and fifth carbon budgets remain “on the table” despite hefty criticism from the government’s climate change watchdog.
Green tariffs set for price cap exemption
The government has confirmed that it will seek an exemption for green energy tariffs from its looming price cap.
Lights would stay on if Hinkley isn’t delivered as secretary of state drops nuclear target
The government has seemingly dropped its targets for the contribution of nuclear to the UK’s energy mix, with secretary of state Greg Clark stating there would be enough power if Hinkley Point C were not completed.
Energy suppliers not up to ‘impossible task’ of smart meter roll-out says Which?
The UK’s largest energy companies need to install around a million smart meters every month between them to meet the 2020 roll-out target, according to analysis by consumer group Which?.
Central London’s largest lamp post electric vehicle charging network almost complete
The roll out of central London’s largest lamp post electric vehicle charging network is nearing completion in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with over 50 chargers ready for use.
Electric vehicle to grid projects receive £30 million boost from government
Almost £30 million has been awarded to over 20 vehicle to grid (V2G) projects, uniting vehicle manufacturers, aggregators, infrastructure operators, energy suppliers and academia across the UK in the first major investment in the technology from government.
ENA calls for a whole systems approach to be adopted in Clean Growth Strategy
The Clean Growth Strategy (CGS) should take a more ‘whole system approach’ to fully harness the potential for economic decarbonisation offered by energy networks, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Faraday Institution kicks off government investment with £42 million allocation
Four projects have been awarded £42 million of government money between them to conduct research aimed at overcoming battery challenges to accelerate the growth of electric vehicles.
Keele University to become smart energy living laboratory in landmark project
Keele University is to become a living laboratory for emerging low carbon and smart energy technologies in what is thought to be the largest scheme of its type in Europe and North America.
More ambition, more urgency: CCC delivers Clean Growth Strategy verdict
The UK government must issue firmer, more ambitious decarbonisation policies as a “matter of urgency” if it is to meet its fourth and fifth carbon budgets.
Ministers call for councils to take up electric vehicle charging fund
Only five councils across the UK have taken advantage of a government scheme to fund the roll-out of public charging points for electric vehicles, prompting ministers to write to local authorities calling for more action.
UK government sets date and terms for the end of coal
The UK government has today set the date and terms for its phase out of unabated coal generation on the country’s electricity grid.
Plans for UK’s first battery development facility move forward with £80 million pledge
The UK’s first battery development facility has been confirmed by business secretary Greg Clark, who has announced that £80 million of funding will be ploughed into the Midlands project.
Climate change minister defends carbon budget shortfall despite disappointment in flexibilities
Climate change minister Claire Perry has said she would be “personally disappointed” if the UK used ‘flexibilities’ to fill the shortfall in meeting the fourth and fifth carbon budgets identified in her own Clean Growth Strategy (CGS).
Industrial strategy sets sights on ‘world-leading’ smart energy systems
The government’s new industrial strategy has made local smart energy systems one of its priority areas of development.
No plan, no protections, no guarantees: PAC slams government over Hinkley Point C errors
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has this morning slammed the government over its handling of the Hinkley Point C contract, identifying a catalogue of errors that it said could see consumers footing the bill.
Battery de-rating risks scaring investors off storage, Anesco warns
UK renewables and battery developer Anesco has warned that the looming de-rating of battery storage in the Capacity Market risks scaring investors away from the technology.
BEIS refuses to clarify energy storage de-rating despite ‘imminent’ decision
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has refused to provide any clarity over when a decision on the potential derating of energy storage assets within the capacity market (CM) will be made despite a senior policy advisor stating the judgement is “imminent”.
British Gas heralds new era of smart meters with country’s first SMETS2 pilot
British Gas has partnered with Landis+Gyr to install the very first SMETS2-certified smart meter, heralding a new era for smart, domestic energy.
BEIS offers temporary SMETS1 smart meter supplier relief
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) could be about to relax its SMETS1 smart meter cut-off point for energy suppliers.
CfD round two: The industry reacts
Earlier this morning the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published the results of its second Contracts for Difference round.
Green Investment Bank sell-off completes as Macquarie sets sights on projects overseas
The government has today completed its sale of the Green Investment Bank, freeing new owner Macquarie to invest in green infrastructure projects overseas.
UK trade associations unite to lobby government for greener industrial strategy
Six of the UK’s leading renewable energy trade associations have called on energy secretary Greg Clark to embrace low carbon sectors in the UK’s industrial strategy or miss the chance to take a strategic lead.
Smart meter roll-out must be judged by long-term benefits insists energy minister
The government’s £11 billion roll-out of smart meters must be judged by the long-term benefits it offers consumers, energy minister Jesse Norman has insisted.
BEIS shoots down MP’s suggestion of further delays to emissions plan
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has disputed comments made by a Conservative MP last week that the government’s carbon plan would be published as late as June.
BEIS kicks off £9.2 million Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator tender
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has kicked off the tender for its industrial energy efficiency incubator project.
Electricity Demand Reduction pilot reports positive interim results
The government’s Electricity Demand Reduction (EDR) pilot has reported positive interim results mid-way through its initial run.