‘Government’s heat pump scheme could run out of cash’

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme may run out of vouchers in 2024 as demand for electric heat pumps increases, according to new research

National Grid seeks approval for major electricity network upgrade

The project is an upgrade to the electricity transmission network that will link Bramford substation in Suffolk to Twinstead Tee in Essex

‘Running basic appliances cost 58% more in 18 months’

The average cost to run an integrated fridge freezer has more than doubled, according to research by consumer group

Electricity prices charged unequally: Ofgem proposes changes to energy charges

Ofgem is seeking ways to make energy charges more equitable for prepayment and standard credit customers

Energy firms ‘hold £7bn of customers’ money amidst cost of living crisis’

Balances with utilities are £6.7 billion, with more than 16 million households in credit, half of which are owed over £200, according to new research

Moray West Offshore Wind Farm secures £2bn investment

The project is believed to be the first UK offshore wind farm to rely on corporate power purchase agreements for commercialising its output

Ofgem unveils buy-out price and mutualisation ceilings for 2023-24 ROC

The cost to buy out Renewables Obligation Certificates for the 2023-24 obligation period is £59.01

Ofgem: New phone line for prepay energy complaints

Citizens Advice and Ofgem have established a phone line for energy customers with prepayment meters to share their experiences

Power triopoly: Three energy firms behind 70% of forced PPM installations

British Gas, Scottish Power, and OVO Energy were responsible for a combined total of 66,187 prepayment meters fitted under warrant last year, government data shows

‘Britain’s largest’ pumped hydro scheme in four decades boosted

SSE will invest £100 million in the Coire Glas project, which could double the country’s electricity storage capacity