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5G is a hot topic in telecoms, but what can it do for utilities that existing technology cannot? And how can utilities exploit the opportunity that 5G brings? Alan Nunn of CGI explains.
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The maelstrom created by the coronavirus pandemic poses existential questions for utilities around the concept of consumer vulnerability. Jane Gray discusses the emerging concerns of sector leaders about the ability to support vulnerable customers, and the impact on frontline staff.
The Energy Networks Association has revised its innovation strategies for the electricity and gas sectors and released a new one covering the energy system as a whole. Utility Week talks to key figures behind the documents about the strategy gaps they were aiming to fill.
Despite the all-consuming challenges of the Covid-19 crisis, utilities cannot afford to lose sight of their future goals, says Utility Week magazine editor, Suzanne Heneghan
With the pandemic highlighting how events in one country can have huge effects globally, we need to be more aware of the consequences of our actions on the rest of the world and feed this into our smart climate change policy, according to EUA chief executive, Mike Foster
Even in these difficult times, utilities must continue to focus on the need to reduce emissions and the shift to a zero-carbon economy, says Lawrence Slade.
When we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, we must ensure that any investment in infrastructure to kick-start the economy does not end up accelerating climate change but offers a more sustainable path to recovery. Susan Darcy of Sustainability First discusses.
Some power station workers have been barred from driving to work by the police because they were unable to prove that they were critical staff, Utility Week has learnt. Trade bodies and union leaders have called on the government for explicit advice.
We are pleased to introduce our new editorial board, who will help to guide our coverage in this unprecedented time of change. We have brought together a panel of experts in energy networks, retail, water, regulation, policy and innovation. They will be advising on our coverage as well as lending their voices to upcoming articles and webinars.
Elaine Knutt looks at the Centre for Digital Built Britain’s National Digital Twins Programme
In the latest in our series of webinars covering the impact of coronavirus on the utilities sector we focussed on customers and issues of vulnerability - with Matthew Vickers, CEO of the Energy Ombudsman, Andy White, Senior Policy Manager at CCW and Matt Cole, chair of the Fuel Bank Foundation.
Date: 03/04/2020 11:45 am
Ofgem’s initial approach to smart meter installations came under fire in the national newspapers this weekend. There were also reports that the UK’s electricity demand has fallen by a tenth since a lockdown was imposed, while there were further updates on how utilities are responding to the pandemic.
Julien Rio sets out five tips to ensure consistent messaging across the latest digital channels.
Disruption resulting from the coronavirus crisis has prompted the government to postpone the introduction of its new digital platform for improving the management of utility street works, Utility Week understands.
SMS has acquired energy technology firm Solo Energy, which has developed the FlexiGrid aggregation platform. The company also provides battery storage, microgeneration, and electric vehicle chargers to homes and businesses.
