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French delays leave GB users shut out of Terre platform benefits until 2020
by New Power •
GB power customers will not be able to benefit for another year from sharing reserves with the EU’s internal energy market, it has emerged. The delay means GB customers miss out on savings of up to €13 million. The IEM’s…
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Offshore wind initiative aims to grow the industry’s annual exports to £2.6 billion
by New Power •
The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) has launched the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP), a £100 million, 10-year programme to support the growth of UK businesses looking to capitalise on the huge opportunities offered by the growth in offshore wind around the world. The growth plan comes as part of…
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Distribution networks offer six steps to smarter grid
by New Power •
Electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) have published “Our Six Steps for Delivering Flexibility Services”, outlining how local flexibility markets will work in practice. In the document, the networks have promised to: Champion a level playing field Ensure visibility and accessibility…
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Picking up the pieces for failed suppliers will hit customer bills, says Citizens Advice
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UK energy customers are facing a potential bill of £172 million from the collapse of 11 suppliers since January 2018, says Citizens Advice. The charity says that was the total in unpaid industry bills left behind by failed suppliers –…
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Citizens’ Assembly to explore net zero aims and options, in Select Committee initiative
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Six select committees are to combine to hold a Citizens’ Assembly on combatting climate change and achieving the pathway to net zero carbon emissions. The Assembly will take place over a number of weekends in the autumn/winter of 2019 and…
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Grants available to progress community energy projects
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Community projects in England have been invited to apply for feasibility grants of up to £40,000 for green initiatives, including solar battery storage, wind, hydro and geothermal heat projects. Successful projects supported by the Rural Community Energy Fund will also be…
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Ofgem warns suppliers to step up smart meter rollout as it admits 2020 deadline is not achievable
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Not all customers will have a smart meter by the end of 2020, Ofgem has admitted. “It is clear that smart meters will need to continue to be installed beyond 2020,” the regulator said in an update on suppliers’ rollout…
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Work starts on 40MW battery in Bedford
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Smith Brothers Contracting has started construction work on a 40MW battery at Greenfield Road, Bedford, on behalf of Arlington Energy. Smith will oversee all private, contestable, and EPC works from initial design, through to final commissioning, which is expected in…
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BT Solar Ltd censured over misleading ad
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Letters from BT Solar to solar panel owners that said customers had to book a service to “validate your warranty” were misleading, the Advertising Standards Authority says. It has told the company not to repeat the claim. BT Solar headed its…