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Smart grids have the potential to save energy consumers billions of pounds, according to Consumer Futures.
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Electricity North West will cut prices by 5 per cent in 2014, compared to the amount allowed for by regulator Ofgem in its last price review.
Ofgem has warned over uncertainty around supply and demand for electricity on the publication of its second report into capacity.
The Energy Networks Association is bringing together a repository of smart grid projects data in a website launched today.
Scottish Renewables has named an oil and gas sector veteran as its new chair. Ronnie Bonnar replaces Jeremy Sainsbury, who is coming to the end of his three-year term.
Labour is calling for measures to cap emissions for old coal plant as the government's Energy Bill is debated in the Lords today.
The Duchy of Cornwall and the Office of the Prince of Wales will receive the UK's first Green Gas Certificates tonight.
Assured UK revenues and an aggressive dividend policy have made National Grid a darling of the FTSE-100 this year, says Nigel Hawkins
High profile expert Dieter Helm has called on the government to cut the subsidy that renewable generation technologies receive to fund further research and development.
Smart grid technologies are expected to help UK Power Networks save £135 million on the cost of distributing electricity between 2015 and 2023.
Low-carbon technologies could save consumers up to £100 billion compared to investing in gas-fired generation, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has told the government.
Electricity demand reduction (EDR) measures are set to be included as part of the capacity mechanism via an amendment to the Energy Bill.
National Grid was able to accept a radically slashed RIIO price settlement due to slower growth, according to a senior executive.
Carbon capture and storage projects need sound funding mechanisms and collaboration on networks to develop and de-risk the industry, a cost reduction taskforce has concluded.
Both Ofwat and Ofgem are determined that monopoly utility companies should provide private levels of service
Renewable generation projects on the Scottish Islands can provide a "significant contribution" to the UK's 2020 renewable targets, but face a "considerable" cost barrier.