When the European Court of Justice set aside GB’s Capacity Market (CM) in November saying it was illegal state aid, it took the industry entirely by surprise. Even those who were aware that the hearing had taken place, back in…
News
NAO: taxpayers will lose or repay £24 billion in tax as oil and gas decommissioning costs mount
by New Power •
Taxpayers could have to repay around £12.9 billion in taxes and forgo a further £11.1 billion of tax income over the next 20 years, because of the costs of decommissioning oil and gas installations, according to a new report from the National Audit…
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Distributed Resources Desk aims to bring small-scale power projects into electricity market
by New Power •
National Grid’s electricity control room has introduced a new ‘Distributed Resource’ Desk to give instructions much faster to smaller generators, battery storage operators and demand side response providers. Staff on the Distributed Resource Desk focus entirely on optimising the use of…
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Open Networks: discuss the future on 1 February and respond to the consultation
by New Power •
Energy networks expect a big increase in flexibility services markets in 2019, as distribution network operators include smart flexibility services as part of their day-to-day operations. The next steps in developing smart networks will be under discussion at a meeting on…
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What’s your view of electric vehicles?
by New Power •
What’s your view on electric vehicles? New Power’s sister publication The Energyst is asking readers for their views. Its wants to understand how public and private sector organisations perceive EVs, whether they are considering implementing charging infrastructure and what their attitudes are towards…
Perspective
Industry governance: building a new model
by New Power •
The UK energy industry is undergoing huge change. In this thought leadership piece, Gemserv talks about building a new model for governance Today’s energy market is characterised by its many codes, complex rules, and a range of market access routes. The energy sector…
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National Grid ESO asks for feedback on workplan – join stakeholder meeting on 22 January
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National Grid ESO wants input to its forward plan for the next two years, including metrics to measure its performance and its plans for stakeholder engagement. Among the issues to be addresses in the period are managing new system operability…
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BEIS invites tenders for £20M grant pot to develop nuclear technologies
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BEIS has opened a competition for £20 million in grant funding for technologies used in new nuclear, focused on helping move towards demonstration and commercialisation. The fund builds on an initial £5 million award that has been running in a two-year…
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Tender by 30 January: BEIS seeks technical experts for Capacity Market panel
by New Power •
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…