Electricity Market Reform

Energy crisis: Peer-to-peer renewable trading and flexibility market offers for British homes scaled up

Energy crisis: Peer-to-peer renewable trading and flexibility market offers for British homes scaled up

More than 3,000 homes have signed up for a peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platform, in the same week that UK Power Networks rolled out measures to help households join the UK’s flexibility market.

Green industry pours scorn on House of Lords electricity market paper

A new House of Lords report which finds that Government support for low-carbon technologies has led to rising prices for electricity consumers has been labelled "confused" and "misconceived" by sections of the green community.

DECC’s subsidy budget reaching crisis point, warns Labour MP

The Government's Levy Control Framework (LCF), which is meant to provide clean energy subsidies through to 2020/21, is "effectively completely bust", a Labour MP has warned.

Edie explains: Electricity Market Reform

The cost of the Government's Electricity Market Reform (EMR) landed on some electricity bills for the first time in April, undoubtedly prompting surprise for some, as around 15% of business weren't aware of the policy at all.

Government’s low-carbon policies pose jobs threat for food and drink sector

More than a quarter of UK food and drink manufacturers could cut jobs and freeze recruitment thanks to rising energy costs, according to an Npower poll.

Scotland approves 2.2GW new offshore wind capacity

Almost 500 wind turbines spread across four offshore wind farms have received development consent from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced today (10 October).

Government launches consultation to compensate heavy industry for green energy costs

The Government has launched a 12-week consultation to work out which energy intensive industries (EIIs) will receive compensation to help with the financial costs of renewables policies.

Consumer group Which? questions virtue of green energy subsidies

Which? warns planned green energy subsidies may not be value for money, as more cost effective options may be overlooked.

Renewables sector calls for ‘new hydro generation’

Scottish Renewables is today (3 May) calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to join forces and create a new body to examine the potential of hydroelectric pumped storage which the organisation believes would unlock £1bn of investment and deliver 'a massive boost to UK energy security'.

Government backs eight new renewable energy projects

The UK government has announced that it will financially support eight renewable energy projects that could generate enough electricity to power more than three million homes.

Budget 2014: Energy investment must prevail

In the upcoming Budget, the Chancellor must place investment in energy at the centre of his priorities if the UK's economic growth is to continue. Mark Stewart outlines the measures required to create confidence amongst investors and the areas where clarity is needed.

Energy firm RWE npower axes £4bn UK windfarm amid political uncertainty

UK's green plans dealt blow by shelving of Atlantic Array, which would have powered 1m homes and created thousands of jobs

Nick Clegg to say he won’t allow government U-turn on environment

Lib Dem leader to warn Tories not to abandon green policies as Treasury pushes for cutting carbon budget against expert advice

David Cameron has ‘failed to address growing scepticism on climate change’ report claims

Seven leading charities have assessed the green performance of coalition ministers and Labour shadow ministers since the last general election, in a new report published today.

Dieter Helm: EMR will need full review to address issues

The Government's Energy Market Reform (EMR) is supposed to "solve our energy problems" but is it a solution for the next 25 years and is it going to make sure that we achieve our low-carbon transition, keep the lights on and ensure prices are affordable? Leigh Stringer talks to professor of energy policy at Oxford University Dieter Helm

Electricity Market Reform plan attacked for ‘lack of vision’ beyond 2020

Campaign groups have warned that the Government's Electricity Market Reform (EMR) delivery plan lack's "a clear picture" for investors beyond 2020.

Energy intensive industries to retain competitive edge with CfD exemption

Energy intensive businesses are to be made exempt from the costs of Contracts for Differences (CfDs), under plans published by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

UK region reaches 1GW renewable energy milestone

The total capacity of renewable electricity in the south west has grown from 714MW in 2012 to more than 1 GW, according to a report released today.

UK businesses call for clarity on Electricity Market Reform

UK businesses are "confused by the complex nature" of the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) and are concerned about the impact on competitiveness, according to a new report.

‘Government action’ needed to ensure UK meets second and third carbon budget

The Government must do more to ensure the UK meets its third and fourth carbon budget, according to the Committee on Climate Change's (CCC) annual progress report.
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