Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Ofgem approves timeline changes

Ofgem has approved the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme Change Request CR055, introducing a 6.5-month delay to key milestones. This change aims to...
An orange tractor works on-site at a coal mine

New coal mining licenses to end as UK government prioritises clean energy

The UK government has announced plans to restrict the licensing of new coal mines, committing to bringing in legislation which will prohibit new coal...
A woman sits at her desk with her laptop while working on her ESOS Action Plan in time for the 5 March 2024 deadline

Environment Agency confirms enforcement approach for ESOS Action Plans

The Environment Agency (EA) has set out the government’s enforcement position for firms in scope of ESOS who fail to submit an Action Plan. Action...
Look up to a tower in the electricity grid as Ofgem declares it will reform grid connections

Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects

Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What’s in store for business and the energy sector?

Rachel Reeves made history as the first woman to hold up the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s red box. But will her Budget for autumn...
Climate Change Agreements Scheme

Government reveals details of new 6-year Climate Change Agreements Scheme

The government has published its plans for a new Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, offering tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency.   The CCA scheme is...
Capacity Market: Consultation & Call For Evidence

Capacity Market: Simultaneous consultation and call for evidence opens

The UK government has launched both a consultation and a call for evidence on the Capacity Market (CM), with the aim of strengthening the...
UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks

UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks, say experts

A coalition of energy experts warns that the UK is dangerously underprepared for a future energy crisis. A report from the Energy Crisis Commission,...
CCUS

CCUS investment: What is actually happening and when?

In the lead-up to this month’s UK investment summit, the government announced “a new era for clean energy investment and jobs” thanks to carbon...
ESOS Phase 3: The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in phase 3. Here’s what you need to know.

ESOS phase 3: what you need to know

We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance. What is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...

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