Commons vote today as millions to lose winter fuel payments
Later today, the House of Commons is expected to vote on a proposal to make around nine million pensioners ineligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The government has defended the cuts, citing the need...
View ArticleEnergy and water suppliers to improve support for vulnerable customers
Vulnerable customers will soon find it easier to get support thanks to a new project that improves data-sharing between energy and water companies. Today, Ofgem and Ofwat are holding a summit with...
View ArticleUK needs 20 to 30GW of new seabed rights for offshore wind by 2030
The Crown Estate has projected that between 20-30GW of new offshore wind seabed rights will be required in the waters off England and Wales by 2030. This is to ensure that the UK’s offshore wind...
View ArticleEd Miliband becomes first Energy Secretary to co-chair Offshore Wind Industry...
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has been appointed as the new co-chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), a role that was previously held by an Energy Minister. Michael Shanks, Energy Minister...
View ArticleGlobal renewable energy capacity could triple by 2030
Tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 is a realistic target but will require significant global efforts to overcome key challenges. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA)...
View ArticleUrgent action required on RTS meter replacement before switch-off
Consumer Scotland has responded to Ofgem’s announcement regarding the replacement of 800,000 Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters across Britain, with approximately 200,000 of these located in Scotland. The...
View ArticleCommons to review Great British Energy Bill today
The House of Commons is set to hold sessions today, 8th October, to further consider the Great British Energy Bill. The discussions will feature a range of witnesses from various sectors, including...
View ArticleOfgem awards £9.7m for energy innovation projects
Ofgem and Innovate UK have jointly announced the allocation of £9.7 million in funding through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to support 21 successful projects. These initiatives aim to address...
View ArticleConsultation launched on extending the ban on acquisition-only tariffs until...
Ofgem has launched a consultation to consider extending the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs (BAT) until March 2026. The BAT, introduced in April 2022 to protect consumers during a period of high...
View ArticleNet zero grid by 2030: “A massive challenge but it’s doable”
“The 2030 Clean Power Plan is hard, but the benefits, both at the end and in the doing, are so worth it,” says Marcus Shepheard, Policy Manager at Nesta, capturing the core challenge the UK faces in...
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