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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
Read More: Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price PlansThe Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for…
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 2 – Post subsidy Routes to Market
Read More: The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 2 – Post subsidy Routes to MarketNavigating life after the Renewables Obligation (RO) and the challenge of sustaining revenues. From March 2027, the earliest RO-accredited assets will begin to roll off…
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When the Levies Break: Why UK Business Electricity Costs are Still Rising
Insights on why business electricity costs continue to rise across every part of the bill, and what this means for businesses planning and budgeting ahead.
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MHHS: Competitive Advantage or Compliance Burden for GB Suppliers?
How suppliers can turn MHHS from a compliance obligation into a source of competitive advantage.
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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Comment on NESO’s Reformed National Pricing proposal
This paper is intended to provide analysis to support NESO in its consideration of the potential impacts of changing Gate Closure in line with the stated purpose of the Call…
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 2 – Post subsidy Routes to Market
Navigating life after the Renewables Obligation (RO) and the challenge of sustaining revenues. From March 2027, the earliest RO-accredited assets will begin to roll off the scheme, marking a major…
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Middle East Conflict and its Impact on Household Energy Tariffs
Rising political tensions in the Middle East have begun to influence the domestic retail energy market, with suppliers adjusting tariff offerings and withdrawing some fixed deals. While wholesale volatility has…
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What is Driving Multi-Year Low Capacity Market Prices?
The latest round of the Capacity Market auctions took place in the first two weeks of March 2026, with both T-1 and T-4 auctions seeing multi-year low clearing prices. In…
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 2 – Post subsidy Routes to Market
Navigating life after the Renewables Obligation (RO) and the challenge of sustaining revenues. From March 2027, the earliest RO-accredited assets will begin to roll off the scheme, marking a major…
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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What is Driving Multi-Year Low Capacity Market Prices?
The latest round of the Capacity Market auctions took place in the first two weeks of March 2026, with both T-1 and T-4 auctions seeing multi-year low clearing prices. In…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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The Future of Renewables Obligation: Part 1 – Upcoming Reforms
Changing indexation, potential new support mechanisms and a market preparing for long‑term transition. The Renewables Obligation (RO) is about to undergo significant reform.
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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Five Critical Developments to Prepare for in Electricity Network Costs
Here are five developments to be aware of that will impact network charges in the coming years
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Energy Policy Progress in Ireland & Northern Ireland: Looking Back at 2025
As we move through the early stages of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the major developments that shaped the Irish and Northern Irish energy sectors…
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MHHS: Competitive Advantage or Compliance Burden for GB Suppliers?
How suppliers can turn MHHS from a compliance obligation into a source of competitive advantage.
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Middle East Conflict and its Impact on Household Energy Tariffs
Rising political tensions in the Middle East have begun to influence the domestic retail energy market, with suppliers adjusting tariff offerings and withdrawing some fixed deals. While wholesale volatility has…
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What is Driving Multi-Year Low Capacity Market Prices?
The latest round of the Capacity Market auctions took place in the first two weeks of March 2026, with both T-1 and T-4 auctions seeing multi-year low clearing prices. In…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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When the Levies Break: Why UK Business Electricity Costs are Still Rising
Insights on why business electricity costs continue to rise across every part of the bill, and what this means for businesses planning and budgeting ahead.
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Breaking the Link: Inside the Government’s New Gas and Power Price Plans
The Government announced it will introduce measures to decrease the pressure that gas exerts on the electricity price in GB. What could this mean for the GB energy market?
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One Month On: How the Middle East Conflict Reshaped Global Energy Markets
Just over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Cornwall Insight analyst Alex Livingston explores how a series…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis
The past two weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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Iran Conflict: Impact on GB Energy Prices
Cornwall Insight experts Tom Edwards (Principal Modeller) and Dr. Craig Lowrey (Principal Consultant) discuss the recent volatility in wholesale energy markets following developments in the Iran conflict
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Global I&C Flexibility: Market Structures and Participation
A new report from Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Integrate to Zero, highlights that Great Britain has an opportunity to tap into a global energy flexibility market
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Iran and the Potential Gas Crisis – Impacts to Ireland
The past three weeks have seen escalating conflict in the Middle East. While the human consequences will rightly remain the primary global focus, the repercussions are being felt in international…
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LEAPing into Action: Connecting Data Centres in Ireland
Connecting large energy users (LEUs) such as data centres can provide additional demand to take advantage of excess renewable generation and reduce the rates of curtailment and locational constraints.
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Energy Policy Progress in Ireland & Northern Ireland: Looking Back at 2025
As we move through the early stages of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the major developments that shaped the Irish and Northern Irish energy sectors…
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Battery Storage in the SEM: Reform, Reality and the Road Ahead
As we move into a new year, and with the first phase of SDP-02 Energy Storage Power Stations going live in November, now is the perfect time to take stock of…
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Learning from the Past: Security of Supply and the CRM
We explore how Ireland’s Capacity Remuneration Mechanism supports system reliability amidst rising demand, ageing infrastructure, and the integration of renewables
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Electrifying Heat & Transport in Ireland
We explore the scale of the challenge ahead and shine a light on the benefits that the electrification of heat and transport could provide to both the system and end-users
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the Key Challenges
We introduce the Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) market in Ireland & discuss the key challenges facing it & how reforms of the Irish energy market may impact BESS assets
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At Your Service: Transitioning System Service Arrangements in the SEM
To facilitate an ever-growing supply of intermittent renewable energy generation, there is a need for the Single Electricity Market (SEM) for Ireland & Northern Ireland to have robust System Services
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MHHS: Competitive Advantage or Compliance Burden for GB Suppliers?
How suppliers can turn MHHS from a compliance obligation into a source of competitive advantage.
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Energy Policy Progress in Ireland & Northern Ireland: Looking Back at 2025
As we move through the early stages of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the major developments that shaped the Irish and Northern Irish energy sectors…
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Smart Microgrids: Benefits, Challenges & Barriers to Uptake
This episode discusses the role of smart microgrids in addressing challenges within the energy market, including connections to grid, infrastructure, network congestion, and decarbonisation
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Energy Market Predictions for 2026 – The Trends That Will Reshape the GB Power System
We’ve seen policymakers rule out zonal pricing, bills swing up and down, major decisions on nuclear investment, Great British Energy established, and long-awaited network connections reforms. But the real question…
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Autumn Budget 2025: Energy Bill Cuts, EV Mileage Charges and Industry Shifts Explained
The Government’s Autumn Budget introduces major changes for households, businesses and the wider energy sector. Here’s an overview of the announcements.
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Won’t Get Fooled Again? The End of Energy Policy Consensus
British energy politics stand at a pivotal juncture. With Ed Miliband, Ed Davey and Claire Coutinho each setting out competing visions for Britain’s energy future, and the major suppliers expressing…
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REMA: No to Zonal so What Next?
The Government has spoken: Zonal pricing is off the table. But what does that mean for the future of the UK’s electricity market?
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Powering Ahead or Falling Behind? CCC Report Warns the UK Must Move Faster on Emissions
In June, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its “Progress in reducing emissions” report to Parliament.
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CI Live 2025: Why Consumers Will Have the Next Word on Net Zero 2050
Cornwall Insight’s 2025 Annual Conference Delivering Reform, Unlocking Investment, Empowering Action took place at Glaziers Hall on Wednesday 5 November, here is an overview of the event.
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New Multi-Client Study – Pathways to Net Zero for Business Energy Customers
Cornwall Insight are launching a new multi-client study, focused entirely on helping large businesses and industrial consumers understand what changes to energy policy really mean for them – and we’re…
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Nigel Cornwall, Visionary Energy Reformer & Founder of Cornwall Insight (1960- 2025)
Nigel Cornwall, a pioneering figure in the UK energy sector and founder of Cornwall Insight, sadly passed away on 16 July 2025.
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