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Informer Issue 584 - 07/02/2023

This week's energy news headlines: Energy trade associations urge the Chancellor to take action over risks to green growth; The power market should be protected from future gas price spikes according to a report on reforms; Ofgem tells domestic suppliers that customer service standards must improve; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 583 - 31/01/2023

This week's energy news headlines: Bumper spending on renewable energy saw low carbon investment reach parity with fossil fuels last year; Power flows across GB’s five interconnectors hit their highest-ever level in January; Industry leaders call for a clear plan for green growth from the Chancellor; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 582 - 24/01/2023

This week's energy news headlines: Latest figures show average day-ahead electricity prices rose 72% last year despite a dip in demand; The Crown Estate hails a clutch of offshore wind deals as a landmark for Net Zero hopes; A UN head warns that the 1.5C temperate limit is in serious danger; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 581 - 17/01/2023

This week's energy news headlines: The UK needs to move faster on Net Zero according to a major report by a former minister; Scotland sets out its energy strategy with plans to step up renewable production; A coal-powered unit at a power station could be kept open until 2024; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 580 - 10/01/2023

This week's energy news headlines: Support for non-domestic energy bills is to be cut although will continue until April 2024; Proposed changes to the Capacity Market are put forward by BEIS; Wind made a record contribution to GB’s energy supply in 2022 according to new figures; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 579 - 03/01/2023

This week's energy news headlines: The windfall tax on renewable generators threatens hundreds of millions of pounds of investment; MPs warn development of a hydrogen sector won’t be a panacea for Net Zero; Plans to change the way BSUoS charges are collected move forward ahead of their introduction in April; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 578 - 20/12/2022

This week's energy news headlines: More details have been published on the upcoming CfD round; Industry bodies join forces to urge action on capacity constraints; Results of the first trials of the new domestic demand flexibility service are released; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 577 - 13/12/2022

This week's energy news headlines: Two coal-fired units were warmed up in case they were needed in a move the ESO said should provide confidence; The CBI has urged the Government to extend the energy bill relief scheme for businesses; A £120m shortfall was left in the Renewables Obligation scheme as more suppliers went under; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 576 - 06/12/2022

This week's energy news headlines: Boosting grid capacity for more renewables is a key focus of a £22bn investment in networks; The Government has pledged £700m of backing for the new Sizewell C nuclear plant; Plans have been set out to cut UK energy demand by 15% by 2030; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 575 - 29/11/2022

This week's energy news headlines: The regulator sets out a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the energy market; Conservative MPs challenge the Government’s ban on new onshore wind; The system operator stands down on plans to use a new demand reduction scheme for the first time; Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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