January 29, 2026
Why we need distribution network reform now
The UK is generating more clean energy than ever before. Demand for electricity is rising. Net zero targets are clear. So why are there so many bottlenecks when it comes to bringing large-scale energy projects to life? In most cases, it’s because of the distribution. The grid is struggling to keep up with the way energy is produced and consumed in 2026. This is the backdrop to a new consultation opened by the National Energy
December 11, 2025
How Tomato and Ovo symbolise the UK’s fragile energy market
We were all hoping that after some years of upheaval, the UK’s energy industry was about to enter calmer waters. Unfortunately, on November 5th, the collapse of Tomato Energy put a dent in that idea. At the same time, Ovo, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, raised doubts about its own financial future. The result is now a market that looks steadier than in 2022, yet still far from secure. In this article, we’ll
November 18, 2025
Ofgem’s £500 million debt reset
Britain’s energy regulator has set out plans to cut the weight of household debt built up during the energy crisis. Ofgem’s new Energy Debt Relief Scheme could wipe out up to £500 million of arrears for around 195,000 vulnerable households. The wider goal is to ‘reset and reform’ how debt is managed, protect those struggling to pay and stop arrears from growing again. In this article, we’ll tell you more about it. A large-scale problem
October 15, 2025
A record year for clean power in Britain
Britain just hit a new high for clean electricity usage. In 2024, 74% of power came from renewables and nuclear combined, up from 68% the previous year. It marks another step towards the UK’s target of hitting 95% low-carbon generation by 2030. The momentum continued into 2025. Between April and June, renewables alone supplied around 55% of electricity, a new quarterly record. Wind power met 70% of demand during one especially stormy weekend. This shift
September 28, 2025
What does the energy price cap rise mean for UK households?
From October 1st, energy bills for millions of homes across Great Britain will go up again. Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will rise by around 2 %, lifting the annual cost of a ‘typical’ household from £1,720 to £1,755. On paper, that looks like an extra £35 a year, or just under £3 a month. In practice, the timing makes it feel far more significant. The increase takes effect just as households