Monday, January 12, 2026

Ofgem confirms price controls methodology for RIIO-ED2

Ofgem has confirmed its methodology for setting the next price controls for Great Britain’s local electricity distribution networks, known as RIIO-ED2, which run for...

Wholesale prices rise as energy demand increases, analysis shows

ENERGY demand has risen due to lockdown restrictions being eased, causing wholesale prices also to increase. In fact, research by Cornwall Analysis shows that the...

Companies pay £10.5 million to Ofgem over 9 August power cut

Ofgem’s investigation into the power cuts of 9 August following a lightning strike found that combined loss of two large generators, as well as...

Ten EU countries urge bloc to pursue ‘green’ coronavirus recovery plan

TEN countries, including Italy, the Netherlands and Spain have urged the European Union to adopt a "green" recovery plan on Thursday, as fears grow...

Former Labour leader returns as Shadow Energy Secretary

ED Miliband makes a return to the shadow cabinet after being announced as the new shadow energy secretary. The former Labour leader previously held the...

Drivers only use public network for 13% of charging, research reveals

Which? is calling for a major upgrade to the UK’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as their recent research finds that only 13 per...

Energy and heat innovators sought for a testing opportunity

INNOVATORS of domestic energy products and heat services are invited to apply for one of three packages to run a trial in Energy Innovation...

Ofwat consults on regulatory reporting for water companies

Ofwat has launched a consultation on regulatory reporting for water companies for the 2021-22 reporting year. One of the three goals set out in Ofwat's...

Tapping into lockdown: Cease of trade shows in water taste at Bristol and traces...

THE LOCKDOWN has seen unusual water reports both in the UK and abroad, as suppliers work continuously to offer safe drinking water to their...

Key gas pipeline tunnel has been completed in Humber

NEW 5.4km Humber Tunnel that will house a key gas pipeline has been completed. Construction of the tunnel began in April 2018 and it now...