MPs address e-waste concerns

The Environmental Audit Committee prepares to address the mounting issue of electronic waste, with MPs investigating the sector’s growth and challenges, including Amazon’s absence from the proceedings

Octopus partners with first Chinese EV manufacturer

Octopus Energy Group and Omoda have partnered to provide EV offerings in the UK, including specialist tariffs, home charging installations, charging roaming services and leasing options

‘Public engagement vital for net zero’

The Association for Decentralised Energy has emphasised the crucial role of public participation in achieving net zero

‘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

‘UK’s first’ electric workboat to use advanced battery systems

The commercial electric workboat, designed by Coastal Workboats, will utilise battery systems from EST-Floattech

National Gas appoints first Chief Operating Officer

Matt Steele has joined National Gas as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive experience in energy, rail and infrastructure sectors