Penalty planned
Electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) have been warned that they may face penalties if they do not improve their performance when upgrading connections or connecting new customers to the network.
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Good Energy v Ecotricity
Good Energy’s board has written to shareholders, urging them to vote against appointing representatives from Ecotricity to the board.
GLA gives up Lite plans
The Greater London Authority (GLA) will seek an existing supplier to deliver its Energy For Londoners supply company, although the mayor has not ruled out starting a fully licensed supply company in the future.
Licence Lite granted
Ofgem has granted its first “Licence Lite” approval, to Evenergi.
Political notes: Wind exercises administrations
Renewable energy policy, specifically wind, has been exercising politicians in Wales, the Irish Republic and Scotland in recent weeks.
August News in Brief
Transmission company EirGrid has said it is delighted about a court ruling that has upheld planning approval for the southern section of Ireland’s north-south interconnector.
The DSO alternatives
Filippo Gaddo considers how distributed energy markets have to be redesigned for a future with smart grids
Energy balance: what are the mechanics of a switch to hydrogen?
In two decades Leeds could be running on low-carbon hydrogen – if the H21 project is successful.
Where are they now? EFR project update
Eight projects were awarded four-year contracts by National Grid to provide so-called enhanced frequency response (EFR). What has happened at those sites since the contract award?
Invisibles make case for storage
Dominic Whittome argues that the benefits of storage go far beyond power. It can cut other business costs too
The value of electricity storage is split between the visible and invisible.