Innovative new heat network planned for west London
OPDC and Hemiko will partner to design, deliver, fund and operate the new low carbon heat network The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has selected Hemiko as its development partner for a pioneering district heat network. This low-carbon system will use waste heat from local data centres to provide affordable energy to […]
Zonal pricing will cost consumers £3bn extra
Independent research says grid isn’t ready for zonal pricing and it will be unaffordable The Government’s plans to introduce zonal pricing in the electricity market could have serious financial consequences, increasing costs for consumers by £3bn and deterring crucial renewable investment. The warning comes from the independent UKERC (UK Energy Research Centre) which says implementing […]
How to build a powerful ESG strategy that drives real impact
A strong ESG strategy does more than reduce emissions—it builds investor confidence, boosts resilience and drives long-term success From policy to practice: Putting ESG strategy into action Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Companies that embrace it aren’t just making environmental choices; they’re securing long-term success in an evolving market. The question isn’t […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 2nd April 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Welcome to April and officially the summer period in the UK and EU gas markets. Focus now appears to be shifting towards the fundamentals and more importantly how storage will be filled to 90% by 1st November. We have ended the winter […]
Net Hero Podcast – Climate communication what’s gone wrong?
A brilliant guest this week Dr Frederic B Bertley the CEO of COSI explains what’s gone wrong in science messaging https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-d2fyi-1869b27 I loved this podcast and so I am not going to write too much about it – just hit that play button! Because this week our subject on the net hero podcast was communication, […]
Rebel Energy collapses and Ofgem steps in
Ofgem guarantees no disruption for Rebel Energy customers as a new supplier is appointed Rebel Energy has ceased trading, leaving around 90,000 customers—80,000 domestic and 10,000 non-domestic—without a supplier. Ofgem has stepped in to ensure customers’ energy supply continues without disruption and that credit balances remain protected. Under the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) safety net, […]
Heat network customers now protected by Energy Ombudsman service
New law grants 500,000 heat network consumers access to independent dispute resolution for the first time Around half a million heat network consumers across the country will now have access to the Energy Ombudsman’s free dispute resolution service, thanks to new legislation coming into effect from 1 April 2025. For the first time, domestic and […]
Puglia’s energy pavement project pulled
Sustainable energy harvesting project in ancient town caused endless trip hazards for locals A test project to generate power from pedestrians has been halted in Southern Italy after a spate of accidents. The project, run by the Apulia Instituto di Energia Cinetica, replicated the technology used by companies like Pavegen – where pedestrians walk over […]
NESO appointed as data player
Ofgem has asked NESO to co-ordinate the vast data sharing opportunities of smart grids The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has been appointed by Ofgem as the Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) Coordinator, a major step in building a smarter, more secure, and efficient energy system. With Ofgem committed to shaping the future of DSI […]
Price cap rise due to reliance on imports says Energy UK
Bills are rising and the government should remove policy costs to help consumers as debts mount As today’s energy price increases hit, alongside rises in water, council tax and other services, Energy UK has said the lack of home grown energy is the root cause. “The price cap rise is driven by an increase in […]
