
Moving forward: harnessing the opportunities that lie ahead
The Covid-19 crisis has been a strange and difficult time for many, and our electricity system is no exception.
The Covid-19 crisis has been a strange and difficult time for many, and our electricity system is no exception.
For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the UK has recorded two full months without any coal-fired power contributing to our energy mix (as of 10th June).
Departments have re-assessed their short-term priorities and introduced regulatory easements to support essential companies operating under these exceptional circumstances, while the Chancellor has introduced a job-retention scheme and support loans to businesses.
The impact of social distancing to limit the spread of Covid-19 has had a marked impact on the UK’s demand for electricity. But as well as hardship, this situation also brings opportunities.
Once life returns to some normality, we imagine that plotting a route to Net Zero will again become be a key government priority. And when this happens, many believe making ‘green’ hydrogen more readily available will be essential to meeting this goal.
Our latest issue of Energy Insight brings you the latest stories – from forthcoming changes to the way in which key network charges are invoiced, to news of government funding for a new Junior Energy Management apprenticeship.
The government is granting a three-month extension to filing deadlines for any business impacted by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis.
As lockdown and social distancing measures cause energy demand to fall dramatically among the industrial and commercial sectors, many businesses are now having to take action to manage reduced energy requirements.