Utility Week

A ‘smash and grab’ renationalisation

Current political turmoil could result in a general election, and with a prospective Labour government bent on taking utilities back into public ownership, fund managers need to weigh the risks, says analyst Nigel Hawkins

How suppliers can survive and thrive in the era of the price comparison site

Loyalty in the energy sector has never been a given. According to new Populus research,

CEO View: ‘I can see what is wrong with Labour’s proposals’

"Reading Labour’s criticisms of National Grid and their proposals for state ownership resonated with me personally, both because I know the unfairness of their criticisms of us but also because I can see what is wrong with their proposals," says John Pettigrew, chief executive of National Grid.

Labour’s nationalisation plans pose serious questions

Writing exclusively for Utility Week David Smith chief executive of the Energy Networks Association suggests Labour's details on proposals to renationalise the industry creates more questions than answers.

Auto-switching will threaten big energy firms

Two years ago the government introduced a policy to make it easier to switch provider,

Businesses have a key role to play in bringing access to clean water for all

Communications are key for the future network

There is no question that the UK’s transmission and distribution network operators must deploy a

Ofgem shakes-up new entry criteria, but will it be enough?

Following its Supplier Licensing Review, launched in June 2018, Ofgem published its long-awaited final decision document on market entry requirements in April.

‘Labour’s renationalisation plan is spooking investors’

Analyst Nigel Hawkins considers the present and potential future impact of Labour's renationalisation plans for utilities

The foundations of tomorrow – technology for future utilities

Utility Week, in association with Wipro, asked utility technology leaders about their strategic vision and the role key technology fields will play in the future of their organisations.