Utility Week

Perimeter protection enters the boardroom

Northumbrian Water uses satellite to combat leakage

Northumbrian Water have partnered with Suez UK and Utilis on a project to combat leakage using satelite technology.

Water retailers urged to ‘sell the benefits’ of the open market

The Consumer Council for Water has urged water retailers to “do more” to sell the benefits of the open water market to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

Drainage firm and Thames join forces to fight fatbergs

Following on from last week’s Channel 4 “Fatberg Autopsy: Secrets of the Sewers” alongside its partner Thames Water, Lanes for Drains has launched a campaign to create an army of “Fatberg fighters.”

Power to (and from) the people: the state of play in ‘transactive energy’

"While there are some significant barriers to TE—none more so than the fact it is not permitted in most markets—there are many compelling drivers"

GDPR: an opportunity for utility companies to do the right thing

"Many organisations are highly dependent on smart analytics and big data to provide tailored products and services for their customers"

Water utility companies are facing a customer engagement crisis

"The energy sector hailed the introduction of smart meters, but smart meters alone do not change customer satisfaction overall"

Global confidence in UK’s offshore renewable capability continues to grow

"Momentum isn’t just building, it’s gathering serious pace"

Chief executive’s view: the water market’s second year – reflecting and refining

"PR19 provides a real opportunity to address one of the key issues impeding the success of the market"

Centrica chairman Rick Haythornthwaite to step down

Centrica chairman Rick Haythornthwaite is to step down within the next 12 months.