UK100 describes Local Power Plan as “significant step forward”
UK100 has described the UK Government’s Local Power Plan as a “bold, significant step forward” for community energy.
New collaborative initiative for local energy planning
A new collaborative initiative by UK Power Networks DSO, NGED and SSEN aims to make local energy planning faster, simpler and more effective for local authorities.
Ubitricity takes over FM Conway charging network
Ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has announced the takeover of FM Conway’s SureCharge EV Charging network.
Used EV market grows by 2.2% last year
The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% in 2025, reaching 7,807,872 transactions, according to the latest figures published by the SMMT.
National Grid Electricity Distribution drives down vehicle emissions
Vehicle emissions are being reduced by National Grid Electricity Distribution as it completes one of the largest transitions to EV contract hire cars in the UK.
Great British Energy sets out Local Power Plan
GBE has published the Local Power Plan with funding of up to £1 billion for locally-owned clean energy generation projects.
Harrow installs new on-street chargers with char.gy
The London Borough of Harrow is rolling out 500 new on-street EV charge points across the borough in partnership with char.gy. The focus is on residential streets and is designed for residents without a driveway or off-street parking. Charge points are attached to lamp columns and provide low-powered charging, allowing for home charging. Some 225 […]
East Midlands Combined County Authority signs MoU with Great British Energy
The EMCCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Great British Energy to develop clean energy in the region.
Flexibility is a critical piece of the local energy leadership jigsaw
UK100 chief executive Christopher Hammond outlines how flexibility will be key to the transition towards clean power.
Project VOLT receives more Ofgem funding
Project VOLT has entered its proof-of-concept phase with an additional £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund.
Almost half of decision-makers state EVs will reduce commercial fleet costs
Transitioning to electric commercial fleets has delivered not only environmental but financial benefits, according to research.
Only 1 in 4 UK technicians qualified to work on EVs
The slowing pace of technician training has seen skills spread unevenly across the UK, according to the latest IMI TechSafe EV data.