BEIS is looking for five technical experts to serve a three-year term on the panel that advises on technical aspects of the Capacity Market. Contracts start in February and tenders close on 30 January. The Panel’s role is to provide assurance that the analysis provided…
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Apply by 18 February: UKPN’s £300k community energy fund offers grants to tackle fuel poverty
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Not-for-profit organisations and community groups in UK Power Network’s region can apply for grants of £2,000 to £20,000 for initiatives that combat fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of community spaces or support people in vulnerable circumstances. The deadline for applications is 18:00…
Capacity Market BSC modification to be treated as ‘urgent’
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Ofgem has agreed that industry members can treat as ‘urgent’ proposals that would allow the industry to continue to collect Capacity Market payments and hold the cash for distribution if and when the Capacity Market receives State Aid clearance from…
Gas Industry Awards – nominate now
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Nominations are open for the Gas Industry Awards, organised by IGEM and the Energy & Utilities Alliance. The awards will be announced at the annual lunch on 15 May in London. Nominations must be submitted before 1 March in the following categories:…
BEIS confirms T-1 auction in summer 2019 but questions remain over payments
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BEIS has confirmed plans to hold a ‘T-1′ Capacity Market auction next summer, for delivery in winter 2019/20, despite the fact that the EC has set aside the Capacity Market and payments have been halted. BEIS said the auction – which…
Scottish Power to take on Extra Energy customers from Sunday
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Scottish Power has been appointed as the ‘supplier of last resort’ for the customers of Extra Energy Supply. Scottish Power Energy Retail Limited will take over supply for these customers with effect from 00:01 on Sunday 25 November 2018. Further…
Offshore wind sector launches careers website
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The Offshore Wind Industry Council has launched a careers website to attract new entrants into the sector. The new site offshorewindcareers.co.uk went live as part of Offshore Wind Week. It showcases the job opportunities for graduates and apprentices, as well as those seeking to transfer from other sectors such as oil and…
BEIS seeks immediate State Aid approval for 2019/20 Capacity Market auction
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The government is seeking immediate State Aid approval from the European Commission to run a T-1 Capacity Market auction in the coming months to cover winter 2019/20. The auction was due to start on 29 January 2019, but a European Court…
Ofgem seeks members for group to help deliver competition in networks
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Ofgem wants to recruit around a dozen senior level participants to join an industry group that will help drive competition in extending electricity transmission networks. The group’s first job will be to provide advice and guidance on the development and…
Usio Energy ceases trading
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Energy supplier Usio Energy has ceased trading, and its customers will be taken on by First Utility. The company has around 7,000 domestic customers. Ofgem has appointed First Utility following a competitive process. First Utility is offering Usio Energy’s customers a…