James Wallin

PR24: Northumbrian sets out ‘alternative returns’

Northumbrian Water plans to double total investment to just over £6 billion between 2025 and 2030, including £1.7 billion to improve the environment. However, the company warned that in order for its plan to be financeable Ofwat would have to adopt a new approach to the cost of equity.

Ofwat has ‘systematically restricted investment’

Water bills could rise by up to 64% by 2030

Weekend press round-up: Bills set to rise as water companies turn on spending taps

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, water companies are set to invest £90 billion through their combined business plans for 2025-2030 but there are questions over whether they can deliver on their plans. Meanwhile, there are warnings that energy bills remain unaffordable despite a cut in the price cap and concern that consumers will still need help to meet the costs of installing a heat pump.

Gas demand flexibility trial planned for this winter

Anglian warns of ‘huge’ water demand from hydrogen

RAAC scandal offers chance to tackle lead in school tap water

Increasing concern about the state of public buildings offers an opportunity to accelerate the removal of lead from drinking water. This was the view of experts at the Drinking Water Quality Conference this week, who insist there should be an urgent focus on the impact of lead on young people and the most vulnerable in particular. Members of the UK Water Industry Lead Strategy Board, which was formed three years ago, set out the advances that have been made in reducing levels of lead in drinking water but warned against complacency.

PM is right – we need honesty and long-term certainty to deliver net zero

WWU identifies sites for salt cavern storage of hydrogen

Just 11% trust energy firms on sustainability