Ofgem and Innovate UK plough £9.7m into net zero projects
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and Innovate UK have announced the awarding of a further £9.7 million of SIF funding to 21 round 3 alpha projects that will be addressing challenges from network planning and connecting renewable energy sources to the grid, to managing demand and long-term energy storage. All projects aim to provide consumers with a cost-effective, […]
New Ofgem rules to offer greater protection for businesses
Businesses will get fairer treatment, more support resolving disputes and greater transparency on broker fees under new rules announced by Ofgem, the regulator says. The changes will apply to the non-domestic energy sector, which includes businesses, public services like sports centres and village halls, utilities, charities and more. The new rules will make sure energy […]
Ofgem and Innovate UK continue search for ambitious energy transition projects
Ofgem and Innovate UK have announced the challenge areas for the third round of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), which will open for applications in early September 2023. The SIF aims to find and fund ambitious, innovative projects with the potential to accelerate the energy transition to net zero at the lowest cost to consumers. […]