P2P electricity trading, TPCs changes and the DFS is back: DES November LinkedIn newsletter

Welcome back to our monthly newsletter, covering all our latest stories from November This month, we look at:

• A journey of resilience and innovation in EV – Naomi Nye on The EV Café Takeaway podcast
• Peer-to-peer electricity trading and how it can benefit organisations
• Drax Electric Vehicless shortlisted for Fleet & Workplace Charging Provider of the Year
• Two third party costs changes to be aware of
• The Demand Flexibility Service is back – and fleets are the dream participants

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Naomi Nye on The EV Café podcast ??

Our Head of Drax Electric Vehicles ? Sales, Naomi Jane Nye , recently sat down with Paul Kirby on The EV Café Takeaway podcast. Naomi shared her career journey from finance to EV leadership and reflected on her personal hardships. Together, they also explored the importance of decarbonisation and customer-centred, adaptable infrastructure. Naomi advocated for greater EV education to dispel myths and encourage widespread adoption.

You can listen to the podcast on all podcast providers or watch the episode below:

What’s peer-to-peer electricity trading, and how can it benefit your organisation?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading commonly occurs within an online marketplace or platform that enables power consumers and generators to buy and sell electricity. Unlike in a typical power trading scenario, there is no intermediary.

This model allows consumers to enjoy a wider array of supplier choices and more competitive pricing. At the same time, generators benefit from access to a more extensive buyer base and flexible pricing options. Additionally, P2P trading reduces third-party charges, supports sustainability efforts by encouraging the use of local renewable energy, and ensures traceability through Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates.

Learn more in our latest article on energy.drax.com

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Drax Electric Vehicles shortlisted for award ?

We're thrilled to have been nominated for the 2024 GREENFLEET Award: Fleet & Workplace Charging Provider of the Year.

We look forward to celebrating this year's outstanding achievements with all the innovators and champions pushing our industry forward next week, on Thursday 5 December.

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Latest news: CCL to rise and BSUoS timetables to alter

Earlier this month, we made customers and partners aware of two updates to Third Party Costs (TPCs), effective from 30 October:

1. The Autumn Budget revealed that the Climate Change Levy (CCL) is set to rise in 2026 (in line with the retail price index, RPI).
2. Ofgem approved two code modifications to alter balancing costs timetables in 2026.

In our latest Intelligence article, Daniel Starman provides more details. Read it here.

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Why electric fleets are the ideal candidate for the Demand Flexibility Service ?

National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced the return – and expansion – of its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), presenting fleets with a golden opportunity to profit from smarter energy use.

EV fleet operators benefit from predictable vehicle schedules, primarily operating during the day and parked overnight. By scheduling charging during off-peak hours, they can significantly cut energy costs. In demand-side response markets like the DFS, fleets can generate revenue by reducing energy use in response to National Grid signals, enhancing both savings and revenue potential.

Adam Hall explores the opportunity available in this article in the The Energyst :