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An apprentice’s view of the utilities sector

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we profile Eon’s Apprentice of the Year, Charlie Torry. He discusses his journey so far, Eon’s approach to training and his thoughts on the wider sector.

6 years ago

Scale of EV push will be on par with the Olympics, says minister

An Olympic-style drive across government will be required to eradicate emissions from the transport sector, the minister handpicked to oversee these efforts has admitted. In a Commons debate on decarbonising transport, it was also suggested that a mass test-drive campaign across the country may be needed to encourage ordinary motorists to try out electric vehicles.

6 years ago

An honourable mention: James Yu interview

SP Energy Networks' Future Networks Manager, Professor James Yu, received an MBE in the New Year's Honours List. We caught up with him to discuss challenges, past, present and future.

6 years ago

Regional Growth and Utilities: Speaking with a Northern accent

6 years ago

BEIS proposes street works powers for heat networks

The government has unveiled proposals to extend the powers of heat network developers, allowing them to carry out certain development and highways works. The publication of the consultation paper has been tied with the award of £40 million for seven heat networks

6 years ago

Why the DSO transition must accelerate

6 years ago

Brearley steals a march on doubters

Utility Week magazine editor Suzanne Heneghan looks at what's in the in-tray for Ofgem's new chief executive and how his decarbonisation plan may be a signal of intent.

6 years ago

Bevan: The ‘main thing’ is the climate emergency

6 years ago

Flexible energy firms laud Ofgem’s net zero action plan

6 years ago

Severn Trent director moves to Cadent

6 years ago

EU pushes for new mechanisms to enable energy trade with UK

The European Commission is keen for stronger co-operation on energy issues post-Brexit, according to its draft mandate for upcoming trade negotiations with the UK.

6 years ago

Energy UK calls for tax-funded energy efficiency scheme

The trade body has put forward 14 steps for the government to take in the upcoming Budget and energy white paper, including using general taxation to fund a national energy efficiency programme. It also calls for low-carbon heating trials, incentives for large-scale energy storage projects and “urgent clarity” on UK carbon pricing.

6 years ago

Target to end coal power brought forward

The government has pledged to eliminate coal power generation from the grid by 2024 – a year earlier than previously planned. Boris Johnson has also confirmed plans to bring forward the ban on petrol and diesel cars – including hybrids – by five years, to 2035. David Blackman looks at the figures behind the plans and gauges industry reaction.

6 years ago

DNOs publish asset registers to improve visibility

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

Options to evolve Capacity Market proposed

The government is consulting on proposals to widen the scope for inclusion in the Capacity Market. The consultation comes as the latest Capacity Market auction cleared at £6.44 per kilowatt per year – the lowest price yet

6 years ago

Steps to speed sustainability

Organisations that do not embed a sustainable strategy will lose out, according to Gillian Huart, of Engie Impact

6 years ago

All customers, all channels – providing choice for consumers in a digital age.

Excellence in service is about communicating with customers using their preferred channel - not yours. Denise Chevin looks at best practice in perfecting the omni-channel experience.

6 years ago

Six things energy networks need water companies to challenge at the CMA

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Sale of petrol and diesel cars to be banned five years earlier

Reports on the fall-out of the sacking of Claire Perry O’Neill as COP26 chair and government plans to accelerate the EV rollout featured in this weekend’s papers. There is also a profile of the local grid project while Scottish Water’s CEO gives his view on how the industry should respond to the challenges of climate change.

6 years ago