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At the latest meeting of the Utility Week-Wipro Technology and Innovation Council the debate was on artificial intelligence – and the verdict was, ‘let’s go for it’.
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The Conservatives have pledged a fresh crackdown on energy bills while opening the door to an earlier cut-off date than 2040 for sales of petrol and diesel cars. The party’s manifesto also says the rebate on water bills would be extended in the South West in a nod to assuage what it describes as a “major source of financial pressure” for many households.
Plaid Cymru has called on the UK government to allocate an additional one per cent of GDP to invest in green infrastructure over the next decade and to establish an energy agency for Wales. The Brexit Party has also set out its stall on green issues.
A former energy chief said while a Labour majority was unlikely, it could pose a problem for the deal. Labour announced plans to nationalise the big six energy companies in its manifesto.
Regulatory remits are not always aligned with supporting innovation, but this will have to change if utilities are to meet the far-reaching challenges of decarbonisation.
The big six energy suppliers face being brought into public ownership if Labour wins the next election in a dramatic extension of the party’s renationalisation plans. We delve deeper into the details and gauge reaction.
UK Power Networks chief executive Basil Scarsella is rumoured to be the leading candidate for the top job at Thames Water. With a decision expected before the end of the year, Utility Week’s Tom Grimwood looks at Scarsella’s performance in his current role.
Gas users and developers have laid out a three-point plan to ward off the threat of greater energy price volatility.
SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies has insisted the Labour Party’s nationalisation plans should treat energy networks differently to water because of the "huge difference" on performance issues. He also said Labour's plans would "significantly delay" the government's 2050 net zero target.
The Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto has slammed Labour’s "costly" plans to renationalise utilities, while pledging to increase expenditure on climate and environment to five per cent of total public spending. The manifesto also criticises rival parties for offering “a Dutch auction of fantasy dates” for Britain to achieve net-zero emissions.
As we launch our election 2019 call to a new government, Utility Week magazine editor, Suzanne Heneghan outlines why we need a manifesto for progress.
Fintan Slye, director of National Grid’s System Operator (ESO), outlines policy areas which he believes political parties should be focussing on, if they are to push forward the country’s clean energy transition.
Wind power would provide around 70 per cent of the UK’s electricity needs by 2030, the Green Party has pledged in its manifesto which also sees no need for any form of gas when heating is being replaced.
The incoming CTO has also held senior positions at T Mobile Group. Utility Week takes a look at this and other recent senior appointments across the sector.
