by News Editor | Jan 31, 2019 | Carbon Emissions, Energy UK, National Grid, Staff
The project manager behind a UK-first hydrogen energy project was in Warrington this week, to tell business leaders how ‘HyNet’ could open the door to £1bn investment and 5,000 jobs for the North West. Andy Lewis, from gas distribution network Cadent, met members of...
by News Editor | Jan 31, 2019 | Electricity, Energy UK, National Grid, News
National Grid has announced the award of £300 million worth of construction contracts as work steps up on the Hinkley Connection project. Balfour Beatty, J Murphy and Sons Ltd and Siemens will all help deliver the new high-voltage electricity connection between...
by News Editor | Jan 29, 2019 | Economy, EDF, Energy UK, News, Staff
EDF Energy has denied it is planning to cut staff, following rumours the company was considering options to reduce investment in the UK market. An industry source told Utility Week there may be a possibility the company is seeking to cut staff numbers by an amount...
by News Editor | Jan 29, 2019 | Energy UK, Heat Energy, News
SSE has welcomed the launch of the BEIS Heat Network Investment Project Main Scheme as a major boost for project developers and for this vital component of the future energy landscape. The £281m funding, provided by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial...
by News Editor | Jan 28, 2019 | Economy, Energy UK, News, Ofgem
Ofgem has appointed Ovo Energy to take on supplying Economy Energy’s 235,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Ovo Energy is offering Economy Energy’s customers a competitive tariff and...
by News Editor | Oct 25, 2018 | Energy UK, News, Renewable Energy
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has revealed plans to trial a new smart grid technology designed to smooth power flows arising from volatile renewable generation and new sources of demand such as electric vehicles. The Faraday Grid system consists of an independent network...
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