Ofgem launches targeted and statistical audit programme for RO scheme

The programme is aimed at ensuring compliance and accuracy of power generators’ claims

Customers to get refund after being overcharged by Good Energy

Ofgem has said that two renewable energy firms overcharged their Feed-in-Tariff generators

UK looking at more relief to energy-hungry industries

Big energy users could soon claim an exemption of up to 100% of their environmental and policy costs

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Energy regulator records 16% increase in Feed-In-Tariff scheme failings

There were 359 failings linked to the FIT scheme from 1st July to 31st December 2021, according to Ofgem

Outfox the Market ordered to pay £600k in Feed-in Tariffs

The energy supplier could end up having its licence revoked if it fails to comply

£1m for renewable projects in deprived communities

A carbon reduction charity has received investment worth £1 million for renewable energy initiatives in deprived communities across the country. PURE – the Clean Planet Trust provides low interest loans for community projects to help them set up small-scale energy schemes through its ‘Community Energy Fund’. It enables community organisations to install renewable technologies that […]

Wave of Hydro Investment in Pipeline for Scotland

Tens of millions of pounds of investment in smaller-scale hydropower projects in Scotland could be unlocked by the outcome of a review of a green energy support scheme, industry leaders have predicted. A significant number of potential schemes are on hold by landowners and investors while the UK Government considers changes to rates paid under […]

DECC loses solar FiT appeal

DECC’s appeal is refused at the High Court

Soaring sales for UK wind turbine manufacturer

A manufacturer of small wind turbines in the UK has had sales growth more than 200% over the last year. The turbines installed by Evance Wind Turbines can generate around 9,900 MWh of electricity annually. They claim this saves over 4,250 tonnes of CO2 emissions, which is equivalent of taking around 1,800 cars off the […]

Welsh MP roasts DECC over solar FiT

A Plaid Cymru MP has said Government was wrongto cut the solar Feed-In Tariffs (FiT) rate beforethe consultation had closed. The consultation is running until this Friday, 23rd December but the changes were introduced last Monday, 12th December. Elfyn Llwyd MP said: “The UK Government is clearly neglecting its pledge to produce 15% of the […]