Chris Evans, deputy managing director at Rolton Group, says this is a good time to reassess our steps towards a low-carbon economy, broaden our technology choices, and move heat up the agenda The start of 2017 has not alleviated the…
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Opinion: Millennials are coming to the energy industry
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Angela Peart, chief executive at Utility People, says it’s time to prepare to attact a new generation to the energy industry My experience in finding talent for the utilities industry tells me that the pool of skill is declining…
Blog: Variable tariff customers set for spring price hikes as wholesale energy prices continue to climb
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It looks likely that customers on variable tariffs will see price hikes in the spring, as new analysis shows UK energy values have risen to their highest levels in 18 months, suggesting it might be a great time to switch to…
OPINION: Renewable energy offers a Brexit lifeline to farmers
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David Clubb, director of RenewableUK Cymru, argues that rural communities unsure about how Brexit will affect subsidies should not discount the opportunities for energy projects The farming community is no stranger to change, but the coming years will test the…
UKERC: We need engagement and action on emissions
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UK Energy Research Centre director, Jim Watson, calls on the government to act immediately An important priority for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is the new Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP). The plan is required under…
Opinion: What’s all the fuss about embedded benefits?
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Filippo Gaddo (Head of energy economics, Arup) and Marina Charalambous (Economist, Arup) discuss why embedded benefits are important and how the relevant decision bodies should address them The concern that has brought embedded benefits into the spotlight stems from…
Carbon Connect: Tell us your views on the future gas grid
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Carbon Connect wants to open debate on decarbonising heat and the future of gas. Chief executive Jonathan Shaw calls for contributions As chief executive of Policy Connect I am very proud to launch the Future Gas Series. This research…
Opinion: Sparking a smarter power revolution
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Lucy Symons, director of public policy at Open Energi, says there is appetite in most businesses to help manage the grid. A little education could go a long way to delivering it Demand flexibility has come a long way…
Despite Brexit, energy market participants must continue to be vigilant over Remit compliance
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The UK has voted to leave the EU but until – and probably after – Brexit is accomplished it will not be able to avoid Europe’s ‘Remit’ regulations intended to keep energy trading transparent and fair. Energy market participants must continue to be vigilant over compliance
Distributed generation needs investor confidence as much as central generation does
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Tim Emrich, chief executive of UK Power Reserve, warns that a piecemeal approach to changing the charging regime will damage investor confidence and could face legal challenge