National Grid’s £400k net zero boost

National Grid has secured funding for three innovative projects aimed at accelerating Britain’s transition to net zero

SSEN Transmission secures £400k for energy projects

SSEN Transmission has secured nearly £400k through Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund for three innovation projects aiming to accelerate renewable energy connections

UK Power Networks secures funding for innovative projects

UK Power Networks has secured funding for 12 groundbreaking projects, aiming to accelerate net zero plans and enhance network resilience

‘Pre-election Budget fails to decarbonise industry’

The 2024 Spring Budget, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, draws criticism for missing opportunities to support industry decarbonisation, despite a focus on connections reform

UK wind farm fined £5.5m for overcharging

Ofgem has secured £5.53 million penalty from Dorenell Windfarm Limited for excessive pricing, directing funds to support energy consumers

Dogger Bank D locked in: Grid connection confirmed

SSE Renewables and Equinor have received confirmation from the Electricity System Operator regarding the grid connection location for the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Ofgem greenlights cable links to power millions of homes

The energy regulator has provisionally approved plans for two high-voltage cable links to Europe, aimed at supplying power to millions of homes in Britain

Octopus launches new EV partnership

EVA England partners with Octopus Electroverse, offering members access to discounts and £10 credit for public charging on the EV roaming platform

UK power plants secure historic prices amid supply fears

UK power stations will charge record prices, hitting £65 per kW per year in 2027-28, sparking concerns about meeting rising electricity needs

Ofgem “disappointed” by transmission timeline delays

Ofgem has granted an extension to the timeline for connection applications following a request from NGESO and NGET, due to unprecedented volume impacting the Two Step Process