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Case study published on impact of policy and regulatory changes on EMR
On Friday 27 January, Energy Systems Catapult published a case study, following its assessment of the impacts of current changes to policies, regulations and market rules on the government’s Electricity Market Reform (EMR), having been commissioned by the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC). It undertook a systematic impact assessment of current non-EMR related changes to… Read More »Case study published on impact of policy and regulatory changes on EMR
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Review of economic regulation of energy and water sectors underway
The government announce that its review of economic regulation, originally detailed in January 2022, is underway.
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Government publishes final report on net zero review
The government announced that it has published its final report on its independent review of the government’s approach to delivering its net zero target.
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Views sought on Scotland’s Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
The Scottish Government published its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan for consultation.
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BEIS to consult on capacity market reform to strengthen supply security
BEIS issued a press release outlining proposals to reform GB’s Capacity Market (CM), ensuring it is fit for a net zero future while ensuring the security of our electricity supply
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National Grid ESO publishes annual Operability Strategy Report
National Grid ESO published its annual Operability Strategy Report for 2023, explaining the challenges in operating a rapidly changing electricity system to enable a zero-carbon electricity system in 2035
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EAC calls on government to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels
On Thursday 5 January, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) announced that it has published a report titled Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies, setting out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and secure energy supplies. Through the report, the EAC is calling for a national mobilisation, or ‘war effort’, on… Read More »EAC calls on government to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels
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SSEN Distribution reaches next stage of network investment programme
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution announced that, following a competitive tendering process, it has appointed Freedom Group of Companies Ltd as the design and build contractor in the next stage of its £41mn programme to accelerate the net zero transition.
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RWE awarded contract through National Grid Pathfinder 3 competition
RWE announced that it has been awarded a contract through National Grid’s Pathfinder 3 competition, under which it will construct a specialist unit, called a Synchronous Condenser.
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Industry calls for BEIS to address network constraints
Regen published a letter directed to BEIS Secretary of State, Grant Shapps, on behalf of six UK energy trade bodies calling for urgent action to address constraints on the electricity network if the UK is to achieve net zero.
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New study shows how locational market reform can support net zero
Energy Systems Catapult published a new study, demonstrating how reforming the British electricity market so that wholesale prices reflect local supply and demand conditions, could be the foundation of a net zero system.
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NHH Unmetered Supplies to be HH settled
On Wednesday 7 December, Ofgem approved P434 Half Hourly Settlement for UMS Metering Systems for implementation on 14 December 2022.
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UKERC issues response to REMA consultation
UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) published a response to BEIS’ Review of Electricity Market Arrangement (REMA) consultation.
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Catapult addresses BEIS on the prospects of REMA
Energy Systems Catapult released a letter addressed to Graham Stuart, Minister of State indicating fundamental challenges to the energy system that the government should address if net zero goals are to be met.
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UK Power Networks launches its biggest ever flexibility tender
UK Power Networks announced that it has launched its biggest flexibility tender yet, aiming to free up energy capacity across the network to connect more renewables and low carbon technologies, while saving bill payers £400mn by 2028.
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BEIS responds to request to identify new Capacity Market technologies
BEIS published its response to its September consultation seeking to identify new generating technologies for the future Capacity Market, including updates on the progress of vehicle-to-X (V2X) technology and its potential to contribute to security of supply.
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Report highlights consumer behaviour change in response to energy crisis
Energy Systems Catapult published a report titled Measuring the consumer response to the energy crisis.
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UKGBC responds to the government’s review of net zero
UKGBC announced that it has gathered evidence from across its membership to respond to the UK Government’s review of net zero.
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FSO to develop new Centralised Strategic Network Plan
On Thursday 17 November, Ofgem published its decision to require the Future System Operator (FSO) to deliver a new electricity transmission network planning output: a Centralised Strategic Network Plan (CSNP).
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UCL: Green Power Pools could reduce bills for vulnerable customers
On 16 November, the Aldersgate Group released a new paper from University College London (UCL) titled Separating electricity from gas prices through Green Power Pools: Design options and evolution.
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REA publishes Energy Transition Readiness Index Report 2022
On Wednesday 16 November, REA published its Energy Transition Readiness Index (ETRI) report 2022, assessing the readiness of 13 European countries for the energy transition.
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Views sought on additional information on CMP361 & CMP362
On Tuesday 15 November, Ofgem issued a consultation on an update to its minded-to decision to approve CUSC modifications CMP361 & CMP362 BSUoS Reform: Introduction of an Ex Ante Fixed BSUoS Tariff & Consequential Definition Updates, specifically Workgroup Alternative CUSC Modification (WACM) 5 of CMP361 and the original proposal for CMP362 for implementation on 1 April 2023.
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UKRI shows smart local energy system’s net zero benefits
On Thursday 10 November, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced that it has published two new insight reports in which the aspects of smart local energy systems are examined.
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Ofgem sets out approach to network charging reforms
On Tuesday 8 November, Ofgem published an open letter regarding its approach toward the electricity network charging reforms this winter.
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Ofgem’s minded-to position on addressing high balancing costs
On Friday 4 November, Ofgem issued a call for input regarding how high balancing costs should be addressed.
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ESC calls for whole systems approach to energy network reform
Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) has published a response to Ofgem’s request for feedback on whether there is a strong case for reform to the current approach to regulatory frameworks for gas and electricity networks
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Government recruits for Head of REMA programme delivery and implementation
On Tuesday 25 October, BEIS issued an advert to hire a Head of REMA programme delivery and implementation.
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Regen calls for analysis of generation and demand growth in REMA response
On 12 October, Regen published its response to BEIS’ Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) consultation, noting that market reform needs to be considered in conjunction with other key areas of reform. This includes measures such as the development of a clear Net Zero and Energy Security Delivery plan and bringing forward the investment that is needed in enabling infrastructure.
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Sustainability First responds to REMA consultation
On 3 October, Sustainability First published its response to BEIS’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) consultation.
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Elexon published its consultation response to REMA
On Monday 10 October, Elexon issued its response to the REMA consultation.