Citizens Advice tells regulators: get tougher on energy networks
Networks are being overpaid and their regulators have not adjusted to changed economic circumstances, according to a new report from Citizens Advice.
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Will the gas get to customers in time?
There is no shortage of gas entering the GB market. But can it be physically shifted through the GB network fast enough to meet new user demands? National Grid is asking for feedback.
Project Nexus go-live delayed, but Ofgem wants early customer benefit
Companies who participate in the gas market will miss the planned start date for implementing a new IT system for the competitive market developed in a process named “Project Nexus".
Ovo CFO Chris Houghton talks about community energy
Last year Ovo announced that it would offer its back-office services to community groups and local councils who want to offer energy services. The company hopes these “community partnerships” will be a major source of growth.
The New Power Interview: Chris Houghton, CFO, Ovo
Chris Houghton joined Ovo, one of the UK’s fastest-growing energy companies, last year. During renovations and expansion at the company’s London office, he talked to Janet Wood about managing that growth.
EBSCR: setting the agenda on implementation for the next six months
The Electricity Balancing Significant Code Review - so-called 'cash-out reform' - will change market dynamics. The industry has until November to prepare for the first phase. Janet Wood took a look at market players' 'to do' lists for the period.
EBSCR: a guide to cash-out changes
Ofgem's reform will make four major changes to cash-out.
Good news for networks after electric vehicles trial reveals flexibility
Adding electric vehicles to the network in large numbers will raise demand and could represent a technical challenge. But results from a year-long trial in London suggest the challenge is manageable. Tobi Babalola explains
Why offshore wind developers and contractors should agree to disagree
The offshore wind sector is no more immune to contract disputes than other parts of the construction industry. Brendan Coyne investigated the first projects to see what lessons could be learned by those delivering the next round
Gwynt y Mor cable fault cuts production until May
A fault in one of four cables connecting offshore wind farm Gwynt y Mor to the grid has cut production from the site to 75%.