Not fit for purpose?
The UK’s is not the only electricity market creaking under the need to accommodate much more low-carbon generation. Janet Wood picked some points of discussion on its future
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On the nodes?
Nodal pricing is not on the agenda in the UK at the moment – but it is in the air. Janet Wood found out why, and took a look at how it works
Editor's letter: Who’s a priority?
Energy companies have greatly improved the way they find and manage priority service customers and those who have special needs and are vulnerable. I still don’t think it’s enough.
Editor's letter: The Capacity Market has been key to a more inclusive power industry
The Capacity Market has many faults – most readers will be able to pick their favourites.
Opinion: There is more to do to secure a sustainable energy future
Barbara Vest says the government should start with energy efficiency
Opinion: Companies must stay alert on cybersecurity
This year the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report named cybersecurity as the biggest single risk. New Power asked ENCS’s Michael John how energy companies are responding
The New Power Interview: Jo-Jo Hubbard, Electron
Jo-Jo Hubbard spoke to Janet Wood about the threats and opportunities of blockchain, and the experience of innovation in the energy industry
Three more interconnectors win guaranteed return in ‘cap and floor’ regime
Ofgem has confirmed it will guarantee returns for investors in three new interconnector projects with a total capacity of 4.2GW.
Scenarios show gas network pressures below statutory minimum by mid-2020s
National Grid Gas will be unable to maintain supply pressures in large areas of the gas transmission network under most of its future scenarios, with Scotland and northeastern England worst affected.
Climate committee wants urgent action
The Clean Growth Strategy has changed the tone of discussions about reducing carbon emissions, according to a report on the strategy from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).