Ofgem wants electric car revolution to benefit for consumers

Adopting smart charging and vehicle-to-grid technology could keep bills lower

Enabling the transition to electric vehicles: The regulator’s priorities or a green, fair future

Enabling the transition to electric vehicles: The regulator’s priorities or a green, fair future

Energy regulator Ofgem has set out how it will support the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) in Britain, ensuring that the infrastructure and technology is in place for the rapidly growing number of EVs on the road, with an estimated 14 million by 2030.

In a new strategy document, Ofgem sets out its intention to build a smart and flexible energy system that can utilise the growing number of EV batteries that are going to be plugged into its system in a way that keep costs down for...