Utility Week

Our leaky electricity networks

New entrants knock the big 6 for six

Winning in an increasingly dynamic market

The energy sector is facing one of its biggest challenges yet as customers wake up from widespread inertia, spurred on by the evolution of price-­comparison/auto-switching services and changing consumer expectations.

Cyber-security is a win-win

Tougher rules for a tougher market

The energy market has seen a number of supplier failures in the past two years. Following the publication of Citizens Advice's star ratings table, its senior policy expert looks at the progress of their previous demands for better customer service.

Eon/Npower: A view from Germany

What does Eon's acquisition of Innogy mean for the business in both Germany and the UK? Andrew Mack, the former head of strategy at Ovo and now CEO of German green energy supplier 4hundred, gives his view. He also discusses the fate of the UK's biggest suppliers, describing them as five tankers struggling to re-orient.

From climate crisis to coal-face: Why the UNGA matters

Helping cities meet demand

Policy needs to steer the UK towards net zero

Planning consents, decarbonised heat and subsidies for EVs and wind power all need to be rethought if the government is serious about achieving net zero emissions by 2050

Action needed now to keep the taps running