Electricity smart meter installations plummet to lowest March figures since 2020

Latest data shows that there were nearly 185,000 installations last month, a decrease of 9% compared to the previous month and 13% compared to March 2023

‘Government pledges have made will not limit warming to 1.5 degrees’

We spoke to Jim Skea, Chair of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change who told us that we are not on track to meet our climate targets

‘UK’s net zero path narrows’

A new report highlights the narrowing path to achieving net zero by 2050, stressing the importance of accelerated deployment of clean technology

UK plans energy flexibility from EVs and appliances

The UK Government proposes regulations to utilise energy flexibility from EVs and appliances, aiming to enhance grid stability and encourage consumer adoption of smart devices

ScottishPower compensates customers for billing error

The energy supplier has agreed to compensate customers after mistakenly billing a number of direct debit customers at higher rates, resulting in an average overcharge of £149 per customer over an eight-year period

ESO unveils queue reform for faster grid connections

ESO has revealed plans to streamline connection processes, aiming to halve the queue size and expedite viable projects’ connection dates, potentially in effect by January 2025

Octopus and Caffè Nero brew up rewards

Caffè Nero and Octopus Energy have teamed up to offer customers weekly rewards through their ‘Octoplus’ scheme

EDF launches first heat pump tariff below price cap

EDF has introduced the heat pump tracker tariff, promising savings of at least £164 against the standard variable tariff, with additional benefits for off-peak usage

UK proposes new measures for cheaper energy deals

Proposed measures seek to empower consumers to access more affordable energy deals while ensuring grid stability, potentially saving up to £50 billion

Global wind industry achieves record growth

The global wind industry hit a milestone in 2023 with a record installation of 117GW of new capacity, marking its best year ever