Keeping you updated with the latest releases, updates, events and opportunities we're working on to improve competitive innovation for our customers.
Leah Thompson
Monday 25th January 2021UK: Challenger brand set to launch in 2021
New energy Supplier, Rebel Energy aims to disrupt the energy market later on this year and we are proud to empower them with our energy SaaS platform. CEO, Dan Bates explains that he wants his company to offer transparency and engagement to UK energy consumers.
Dominic Benabda
Monday 25th January 2021UK: Which? energy survey results
The annual UK energy satisfaction survey results are out and we have seen very strong result across our UK customers as they transform customer experience of energy with the top score, recommended providers, fastest call times and forming much of the top ten.
Leah Thompson
Friday 22nd January 2021UK: Heat pumps to become primary heating technology
In the most recent Future Homes Standard consultation the government has restated its commitment to heat pumps to help new homes and commercial buildings reach net zero as quickly as possible. It is vital that low carbon heating systems are integral to the specification of the Future Home Standard and heat pumps are anticipated to become the primary heating technology for news homes.
Leah Thompson
Wednesday 20th January 2021UK: EV batteries capable of full charge in 5 minutes
The automotive industry has made significant steps for EV's as it is announced that a battery capable of a full charge in 5 minutes has been produced. EV's are a vital element to tackle the climate crisis and these new lithium-ion batteries will increase the mileage in-between charges, making EV's a more popular choice with consumers.
Dominic Benabda
Tuesday 19th January 2021UK: Activating the UK’s green industrial revolution
The pandemic has bought about various unexpected environmental upsides such as reduced emissions and improved air quality, however with COP26 less than a year away we need to focus our attention on how we will decarbonise transport, heat buildings and beyond. Many of these changes will depend on innovations such as heat pumps, flexible energy systems and EV's. Our mission at ESG is to provide innovative technology that empowers global energy leaders to deliver their future promise of energy.
Leah Thompson
Monday 18th January 2021Global: New innovative EV chargers ease loads on electricity grid
Audi has developed an innovative smart meter that will ease peak loads on the electricity grid. The system establishes communication between EV's, households and the power suppliers that relay critical information regarding energy demand. This demonstrates another technology initiative within the convergence and interdependency of energy and mobility on the journey to low carbon societies.
Leah Thompson
Friday 15th January 2021US: Connecticut utility regulators propose electric storage program
The state's regulators are proposing to get batteries widely deployed to serve both as emergency backup power in ratepayers' homes and virtual power plants that can feed the grid during peak demand, this will be the first of it's kind in the state. This is an example of the emerging consumer contribution to future energy grid resilience and signals a meaningful commitment to technology and consumers.
Leah Thompson
Friday 15th January 2021UK: Supporting consumer engagement in DSR
The evolution of the energy retail market is a core element of the UK's transition to net zero. Citizen Advice's recognise that the future of the energy market is one that is inclusive by design and should facilitate and encourage innovation. Energy UK, the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and Citizen's Advice have set out in this report how to establish protections in order to deliver benefits to consumers on the journey towards net zero.
Leah Thompson
Wednesday 13th January 2021UK: ESG welcomes global work towards COP26
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1 - 12 November 21. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. A few parties worth mentioning are The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), the Energy Transition Council and the EV100 who are all working together for our planet.
Dominic Benabda
Monday 11th January 2021UK: Consumer perceptions of the energy market
Ofgem issues its new report into customer perceptions of the UK energy market as at Q3 2020, which is always helpful reading to understand how customers engage in competition and emerging changes such as smart metering.
Leah Thompson
Friday 8th January 2021UK: Nissan and E.ON Drive highlight benefits of V2G
A collaborative whitepaper involving Nissan, E.ON Drive and Imperial College London explores how the charging capabilities of electric vehicles could contribute to lower emissions and help achieve climate change goals. They have partnered in a commercial V2G projects (e4Future) which aims to demonstrate how electric bans and cars can support the UK grid.
Leah Thompson
Thursday 7th January 2021UK: So Energy is thriving despite 2020 lockdown
So Energy, a West London based supplier of green energy has bucked the national trend last year and is thriving despite the national lockdown's that plagued the UK throughout 2020. After recently celebrating their fifth birthday they were also ranked the eighth fastest growing private company in the UK according to the Fast Track 100 league table for 2020.
Leah Thompson
Wednesday 6th January 2021UK: Ecotricity to become first UK supplier of geothermal electricity
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will mean the green energy supplier will distribute 3MW of baseload electricity to customers through the national grid for the country's first geothermal power plant. This new venture is allowing Ecotricity to benefit from a "really exciting form of energy that is currently untapped in the UK" said Ecotricity founder, Dale Vince.
Leah Thompson
Tuesday 5th January 2021USA: Massachusetts to ban sale of gas-powered cars
The state recently announced as part of its 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap that it will ban the sale of new cars powered by gasoline and other fossil fuels by 2035. It is the first state to follow in the footsteps of California who rolled out a similar pledge following a disastrous season of wildfires. The states plans to be entirely carbon neutral by 2050 with a greater focus on zero-carbon fuels and renewable forms of energy.
Leah Thompson
Tuesday 22nd December 2020Our new global ESG brand
A few months ago we announced the news that ESG will be unifying its global operations and brand into a single global entity and we are now pleased and excited to launch and share the look and feel of the new ESG brand. We have been busy creating and implementing the new brand across our global divisions in order to consistently operate under the new branding as of January 2021.
