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Smart meter installations return to pre-pandemic levels

Smart electricity meter installations bounced back to pre-pandemic levels in April following the easing of lockdown restrictions, the latest numbers show. According to government figures there were 23.6 million smart and advanced meters in homes and small businesses in Great Britain as of 31 December 2020.

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National framework needed to avoid net-zero ‘postcode lottery’

A national framework for local energy planning is needed in order to prevent a net zero “postcode lottery”, research from Citizens Advice has warned. The charity’s new report, Look before you LAEP, explores issues with local area energy plans (LAEP) and found there is an inconsistent approach to planning across the UK. It recommends the introduction of a national framework which it says could help ensure plans are achievable, affordable and effective.

4 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Sizewell B forced to stay shut over safety concerns

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, EDF confirms its Suffolk nuclear power plant will be offline for three months longer than expected. Concerns are also shared about the impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, which comes into force this week. Meanwhile, there are warnings that an acceleration of electric vehicle production could be hampered by a lack of supplies and skills.

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CNG Fuels begins building ‘world’s largest’ biomethane refuelling station

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Survey shows ‘notable decrease’ in net zero awareness

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Where is the post-Covid wall of debt?

For the past year, the utilities sector has been warned that it faces a tsunami of debt resulting from the pandemic. However, there are emerging reasons to think the reality may not be as dramatic as feared. James Wallin asks whether we can risk reading anything into the green shoots of recovery.

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‘Modest’ impact of post-Covid working shift for utilities

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Young people least likely to understand their energy bills

A quarter of 18-24-year-olds struggle to understand their energy bills, new research from Octopus Energy and the National Literacy Trust has revealed. A OnePoll survey of more than 2,500 bill payers looked to explore how well people understood their energy bills and identify ways in which they could be made easier to read.

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BEIS: Policy costs on energy bills ‘need to be tackled’

Unequal electricity and gas policy costs and taxes must be tackled in order to encourage consumers to switch to low-carbon heating options, the government’s leading heat policy official has told Utility Week. David Capper also hinted that the government is examining a phase-out date for fossil fuel heating systems

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New record for switches to small and medium suppliers

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Eon reports improved results following UK restructure

Eon has cited the successful restructure of its UK business as one of the reasons behind its improved overall results in the first quarter of 2021.

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Push for growth sees Octopus’ losses mount

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Giving customers breathing space

This month saw the Debt Respite Scheme, also known as “breathing space", come into force. The legislation is designed to give customers with problem debt temporary legal protections from creditor action. Jayne Gardner, head of debt recovery at Corclaim, examines how it is likely to affect the utilities sector.

4 years ago

Macquarie sells I&C smart meter portfolio

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Centrica continues to face ‘tough’ trading conditions

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Eon completes migration of Npower customers to new brand

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Utilities continue to lag on workforce diversification

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On the Move: Heat Trust appoints new MD

In Utility Week’s latest round-up of people moves across the sector, the Heat Trust gets a new managing director; a former Centrica director is to head up Energy UK’s Vulnerability Commitment and the first chair of the UK Infrastructure Bank is unveiled.

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Symbio told Covid is no excuse for late RO payments

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BP deepens relationship with Pure Planet

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