Northern Powergrid

Citizens Advice slams Northern Powergrid ED2 appeal

Centrica: DNOs are holding up EV and heat pump connections

DNOs are unable to deal with an increasing volume of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint and heat pump connection requests, according to Centrica. In particular, Centrica has raised concerns around “chronic capacity shortages”, lengthy response times to connection requests and charging inconsistencies.

Gender pay gap widens across utility sector

Changing culture is key to retaining women in energy

CMA accepts Northern Powergrid ED2 appeal request

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will hear Northern Powergrid’s appeal against Ofgem’s final determination on its business plan for the RIIO-ED2 price control. In particular, Northern Powergrid has taken issue with the way costs have been allocated for the uptake of low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicle charging points, heat pumps and batteries.

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Northern Powergrid appeals ED2 decision

Power restored to thousands after Storm Otto hits

Empowering local communities

Making flexibility mainstream

The concept of energy flexibility is making headway as industry and consumers become attuned to its potential. But we’re still a long way from business as usual use of it for delivering day to day system and user benefits. Industry speakers talk about the steps needed to make flexibility hit the mainstream.

Satisfaction with utilities slips to 8-year low

Networks warned not to be complacent on ‘Storm Arwen 2’

Government and Ofgem issue final reports on Storm Arwen

Northern Powergrid issues call for flexibility

Northern Powergrid to optimise voltage using smart meter data