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Is locational marginal pricing a silver bullet to streamline the UK’s energy industry, or could it jeopardise our energy stability?  Locational marginal pricing is one of the hottest topics in the energy industry right now, with advantages and disadvantages on both sides. Some say it could be the answer to network issues and put money in the pockets of consumers, while others say it could cause investment to slump and put the UK’s position as

The Prime Minister has announced a raft of changes to the UK’s net zero policy. Many of these alterations appear to be a step back, but let’s focus on the positives. For the past four years, the UK government has claimed to be leading the world in the drive to carbon net zero. However, in tougher economic times, hard decisions need to be made. While the pledge to hit net zero by 2050 remains, the

It’s all change at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. But what does it mean for the industry?  In the UK energy industry, the government significantly influences the direction of travel. As a result, when there’s a new person in charge, it’s big news and everyone wants to know how they’ll make their mark.  In September 2023, the Prime Minister appointed a new Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and

Before you order your team back to the office, consider the benefits of home working for the world around us.  COVID-19 turned most of us into homeworkers. However, while the virus is no longer with us (fingers crossed), homeworking appears to be here to stay. ONS figures from earlier this year show that around 40% of workers in the UK spend at least one day a week working from home. There are differences of opinion

A new open letter from Ofgem’s Chief Executive spelt out how the industry is responding to the energy crisis across four distinct areas.  Jonathan Brearley, the Chief Executive of energy regulator Ofgem, recently published an open letter to the energy industry offering a snapshot of where the sector currently stands. With a particular focus on changes in the energy supply market and an alteration in its approach to regulation, Ofgem spelt out to suppliers that