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

Hinkley connection completes T-pylon wiring

National Grid has completed the installation of overhead conductors on all 116 T-pylons for the Hinkley Connection Project

Tenants’ energy bills match extra month’s rent

New research reveals that tenants’ annual energy bills now match an additional month’s rent, reaching a seven-year high of £1,331 per year, just £1 shy of the average monthly rent in Britain

Heat pumps, EVs make homes ‘energy patriotic’

Embracing electric heat pumps and cars could significantly reduce Britain’s reliance on imported fuels, according to experts

Record demand for batteries in first quarter

Global battery demand reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2024, totalling nearly 230GWh across all sectors, according to a report

Balancing costs set to reduce nearly by £100m

The latest data reveals that the total balancing costs, encompassing energy imbalance, reserve, response, constraints, voltage, stability and restoration are expected to decline this year

SSE’s battery storage system fully operational

The company’s inaugural battery energy storage system project in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is now fully operational, boasting a 50MW/100MWh capacity

Norway and UK join forces to safeguard North Sea energy infrastructure

Norway and the UK have teamed up to protect vital energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea

National Grid’s investment arm injects $17m into climate innovation

National Grid Partners has announced three investments totalling $17 million