James Wallin

Deal reached to extend RTS scheme

The radio teleswitch service currently allows 1.4 million customers to access off-peak energy tariffs. However, the funding of the service has been the source of a lengthy debate.

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Water firms ‘must stop using weather as excuse for failings’

If water companies aren’t currently meeting their leakage targets, it inevitably raises doubts over their ability to fulfill the ambitious goals of the next five years. This is the view expressed by the Consumer Council for Water in its annual report, in which it also chides firms for using the weather as a justification for supply interruptions.

Ofwat seeks MD for new infrastructure alliance

The successful applicant will be in charge of a £3 million-a-year budget and a team of 16 to oversee infrastructure projects for construction post 2025.

Non-domestic water sector ‘still not getting basics right’

Complaints in the non-household water retail market fell in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the previous period but were still up year-on-year. CCWater has highlighted three companies out for particular criticism but said one persistent failure has seen improvement.

Green light for Glasgow’s COP26 bid

Green GB Week postponed because of Brexit

Green GB & NI Week was due to take place in November but has now been pushed back to an unspecified date "early next year".

Utility Week Awards 2019 – deadline extended

Orsted exits SME market

Renewable energy supplier Orsted is to stop selling its services to small businesses, with immediate effect. The company talks to Utility Week about the business strategy behind the decision.

Scottish government unveils swathe of green initiatives