James Wallin

Scheme to match furloughed energy workers with low-carbon start-ups

A start-up incubator has been launched to harness the skills of furloughed workers in the energy sector for low-carbon projects. Spinning Reserve, which has been created by Rosa Stewart, the head of external affairs for SSE Energy – now part of Ovo Group, aims to tackle negative issues of unemployment and seize an opportunity to upskill fledgling net zero projects.

Weekend press round-up: Britain’s first coal-free month

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is celebration of a record one month without coal-fired electricity generation in Britain. National Grid ESO’s response to the demands of the lockdown is also featured, while energy is emerging as a key plank of debate in Brexit talks.

Regulation: Softly, softly or punchy, punchy?

Utility Week digital editor James Wallin examines how the responses of water and energy regulators have differed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Keeping Us Connected: Drax donates energy to care homes

Wales & West’s Dan Brooks: Keeping Us Connected

As part of our Keeping Us Connected series, we profile Wales & West Utilities gas engineer, Dan Brooks. He describes how interaction with the public – a core element of his role – has drastically changed as a result of coronavirus.

Weekend press round-up: ‘Risky’ pubs and restaurants shunned by energy market

In our latest review of coverage of the sector in the national newspapers, there are reports on Tesla’s bid for a UK electricity generation licence, that hospitality businesses are being frozen out by suppliers and the latest estimates on how the lockdown will affect utility bills.

Ellins to step down as EUS chief executive

Energy & Utility Skills (EUS) has announced that Nick Ellins will be leaving his role as chief executive in July, after five years with the organisation.

Seven Days: Bad news – what bad news?

On the Move: New CFO for Yorkshire and CEO for RWE

Chris Johns is to join Yorkshire Water from Northumbrian, while RWE has announced that its chief financial officer will be promoted to chief executive.

Britain breaks coal-free record