The debate over whether domestic energy should be subject to price controls has expanded. Former regulator Professor Stephen Littlechild joined other ex-regulators in a letter to the Telegraph that said, “Retail energy price controls would have an adverse effect on…
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New Citizens Advice tool rates energy companies on customer service
by Annabel Andrews •
Citizens Advice has launched a new online tool so that customers can quickly and easily see how the 18 biggest energy suppliers compare at customer service. Recent research by Citizens Advice found that, while price was the biggest factor when…
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European Commission clears General Electric takeover of LM Wind Power
by Annabel Andrews •
The European Commission has approved unconditionally the acquisition of LM Wind Power of Denmark, by General Electric Company of the US. The Commission concluded that the merged entity would continue to face effective competition in Europe. General Electric produces onshore and…
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Neart na Gaoithe retains CfD after arbitration ruling
by New Power •
A Contract for Difference for the 450MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) ofshore wind farm remains in place, owner Mainstream Renewable Power has said. The CfD counterparty, the Low carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and NnG had submitted a dispute relating to…
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BEIS Committee to investigate electric vehicle market
by Annabel Andrews •
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee is to look at the role of electric vehicles in the transition to a low carbon economy and as part of the government’s recently published industrial strategy. In a new short inquiry, the…
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When a price increase is (sort of) good news
by New Power •
For the last few years the government and consumer organisations to switch their energy supplier and, generally, to jump on a fixed price deal. It’s good advice and a surge of customers followed it. In most cases they saved a…
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Low carbon policies have reduced emissions without increasing household energy bills, says Committee on Climate Change
by Annabel Andrews •
The cost of action to tackle climate change and improve energy efficiency has been offset by reductions in household energy bills since the Climate Change Act was passed, according to new analysis by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). While…
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Isles of Scilly project to test use of EV and home batteries in smart grids
by Annabel Andrews •
A £10.8m project on the Isles of Scilly is to test the role of electric vehicles and home batteries in a low-carbon smart grid. The smart battery company Moixa will develop platforms allowing electric vehicles and smart home batteries to be…
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Vattenfall signs 1000-battery deal with BMW
by New Power •
Vattenfall and the BMW Group have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 1,000 lithium-ion batteries this year, each of which can store 33kWh. The largest installation – pending on a final investment decision – will be at…