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Ofgem Plans To Publish Supplier Performance Reports
Ofgem E-Serve, the delivery arm of the energy regulator, is consulting on its plans to publish a supplier performance report (SPR). The SPR will score energy companies’ non-compliance incidents across the six E-Serve administered schemes that place direct obligations...
The Government Consults on the Heat Networks Investment Project
Heat networks are a distribution system of insulated pipes that take heat from a central source and deliver it to a variety of customers. These typically include public sector buildings, shops and offices, sport facilities, universities and homes. A well designed and...
Scotland’s Energy Performance Regulations Commence in September 2016
In the development of the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill, there was recognition of the need to act to address the level of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the occupation and use of existing building stock. Section 63(1) of Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009...
BREXIT – It’s Business As Usual and Time For Reflection
Every end is the beginning of something new. The UK and the rest of the world woke up last Friday to the news that, despite the confidence from the Government and financial institutions, the unimaginable had happened – the UK population had decided to leave the...
Brexit – The End Of An Era: Will The UK Be Left In The Dark?
The referendum has been decided and the result is in. The UK is to leave the European Union after 43 years as members. This is the end of an era. The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (as it then was) on 1 January 1973 with Denmark and Ireland...
‘Twas the Night Before ‘Brexit’… My Pitch is Green!
The Referendum on whether the UK should exit the European Union is upon us. The debates on whether to remain or leave have many questions about the UK’s relationship with the European Union (EU) and the costs and benefits of membership. On the negative side, there is...
DCLG Consults on the Review of Energy Assessor Accreditation Schemes
Energy Assessor Accreditation Schemes accredit energy assessors and oversee their activities of producing and submitting Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC) and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIR). Schemes are approved by...
Energy Legislation Double Bill Event – 30th June 2016 – Green Lease to Gold Standard
Carbon2018 invites you to its Energy Legislation Double Bill Event on Thursday 30th June 2016. The event runs from 8am to 11.30am. To reserve your place please complete the contact form.
NIC Consults on How to Evaluate Britain’s Infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is seeking views on how it should go about evaluating Britain’s infrastructure needs and the ways these can be met. Among the sectors the commission will examine will be energy, transport, water and drainage and flood...
Beware of DCP 161 If You Are Exceeding your Available Capacity
Ofgem will introduce a new measure to ensure that half hourly supplies that exceed the assigned available capacity will pay significantly more. DCP 161 is a change to the DCUSA (Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement) that will introduce Excess Capacity...