James Wallin

Public backs infrastructure splurge but regulation ‘out of step’

People understand the benefits of investment in infrastructure in terms of creating jobs and enabling decarbonisation but government and regulators must have a common message. This is the view of Lawrence Slade, chief executive of the Global Infrastructure Investors Association, who spoke to Utility Week on the back of its poll on public attitudes towards infrastructure and investment.

On the Move: SES, ENA, Southern

In our latest round-up of appointments across the sector, the ENA announces a new role for Randolph Brazier, while SES Water has created a new chief customer officer position.

Cadent first utility to join roads innovation partnership

Utility Week Live Online opens to visitors

Calisen to acquire 1.3m smart meters

Smart metering company Calisen been awarded preferred bidder status on a portfolio of 1.3 million units. This takes its total pipeline for 2025 to 13.2 million smart meters.

Weekend press round-up: What’s in Johnson’s 10-point green plan?

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is speculation about the contents of this week’s update on the prime minister’s vision for a “green industrial revolution”. There is also analysis of what a Joe Biden presidency will mean for net zero, whether the UK is really investing enough in tackling climate change and National Grid’s recent supply margin warnings.

Calls for greater clarity on CSO discharges

#AskUsAnything: Countdown to COP26

Ofwat to set out innovation funding plans at Utility Week Live Online

Creating virtual driveways

If electric vehicles are to dominate the UK’s highways and byways then it is essential the charging infrastructure is accessible to all. That means finding a solution for the estimated eight million drivers in the UK who do not have access to off-street parking. Utility Week explores an innovative approach to this problem, which seeks to avoid tensions created by excessive street furniture.