The European Commission (EC) has lodged an appeal against the decision to suspend payments under the Capacity Market (CM) on State Aid grounds. The CM is a scheme introduced to help guarantee the UK’s future security of supply. The date that the appeal was lodged is listed as 25 January, which. Read more
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) published a report on 7 December, in preparation for the now-postponed Commons vote on the Brexit deal, predicting that a hard Brexit could add £270mn a year to GB electricity bills.Titled Elecxit: The Cost of Bilaterally Uncoupling British-EU Electricity. Read more
The streamlined energy and carbon reporting regulations (SECR) tax comes into effect in April 2018, but thousands of companies are oblivious to their requirements under this act.The SECR will replace the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a mandatory carbon emissions reporting and pricing. Read more
In system operator National Grid’s Winter Outlook Report 2018-19, released on 11 October, the UK’s winter energy supply was confirmed to be secure.Electricity and gas demandEven in the event of another cold snap this winter, National Grid said it will be able to meet demand. The system. Read more
Businesses strongly interested in offering demand-side services - DSR.A survey by the Energyst has found that of the businesses that are not currently involved in demand-side response (DSR), the majority (83%) are interested in participating it as long it does not affect their operations.. Read more