Jane Gray

Local leverage for net zero

Achieving net zero will require the devolution of decision-making powers to the regions, but a recent Network conference heard that this may not be as straightforward as it sounds. Jane Gray reports.

Paying for Net Zero debate – who should foot the bill?

The battle for customer engagement

Scarsella to remain at UKPN after withdrawing from Thames talks

Basil Scarsella has confirmed he will not be seeking the role of chief executive at Thames Water, for personal reasons. However, he told Utility Week he remains fully committed to his current role heading up UK Power Networks.

Challenging times for challengers

Accelerate19 report: Electrifying opportunities

Labour’s big six plans are a surprise – but not unprecedented

Labour’s renationalisation plans have sparked a backlash from industry trade bodies and defensive action from investors. Jane Gray assesses industry sentiment and asks whether Labour’s approach to the ‘big six’ energy retailers could be an attempt to emulate the Northern Ireland model.

Who’s afraid of AI?

Water retail – time for a market reset

Two and a half years on from the opening of the non-domestic water retail market, significant hurdles to smooth operation remain, not least around meter reading. Last week senior figures from the industry met to discuss these challenges with the market operator, MOSL. Jane Gray gives her view on the key points from the debate.

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