Ofgem

First round of awards sees four smart grid projects receive a share of £62m

Race is on to control money-spinning connections to 2.8MW of offshore wind capacity

Ofgem annual sustainability report shows 11,352 sites had registered for micro-generation incentive by October

Watchdog revamps network regulations in move that will increase bills and drive smart grid investment

Ofgem consults with energy firms and smart meter manufacturers over viability of accelerated rollout

National Grid calls on Ofgem to streamline offshore grid connection system in move that could save £8bn for consumers

Energy regulator will review 'locational charges' paid by power companies for putting power onto grid

But latest Ofgem figures confirm fears that many early adopters of solar panels and wind turbines could miss out on feed-in tariff payments

Ofgem announces preferred bidders to own and operate 2GW offshore wind energy transmission links

New regime looks to encourage up to £32m investment from operators without gouging consumers