Smart utilities

Making more of data to improve capital delivery

Dieter Helm knighted

The author of the Cost of Energy Review was one of several names connected with the utilities sector to feature in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

Brearley: We have to adapt as ambitions change

Utility Week speaks to Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley about RIIO2, CMA appeals, an official net-zero duty, the future of the price cap and his goal to create a more agile regulator.

Anglian funds 850 Green Bond projects

Anglian has funded 850 environmental projects through its Green Bond scheme that was established in 2017. The company has given an overview of what has been achieved through the scheme and what is coming down the track.

The smart meter rollout: Where are we now?

We will ensure no one is left behind in our quest for a green future

Ofwat sets out innovation competition rules on IPRs

With Ofwat's innovation competition set to launch next month the regulator has given further detail on how intellectual property will be treated, how many entries can be submitted, and more.

WPD explores feasibility of ‘on-the-go’ wireless EV charging

Customer service leads South East digital upgrade

South East Water has moved its customer service systems to a cloud platform that allows it to build apps for ease of interaction with billpayers

Smart meters ‘can be eyes and ears of water network’

Ofwat has named smart networks as an area of focus for the next AMP cycle to bring step change in water companies' service. Engineering and analysis experts from Enzen talk to Utility Week about the advantages data could bring

Eon launches smart installation service to wider market

Ovo links smart meters and thermostats

Anglian completes ‘keyhole’ mains connection

Advanced communications essential for delivering RIIO2

Deploying advanced communications to technologies that can deliver real customer value will be essential for network operators to ensure that more than £25 billion of spending under RIIO2 is invested wisely, says Dr Jon Hiscock, managing director of power technology specialist Fundamentals.

What’s in the pipeline to tackle leakage?

Tougher leakage targets and societal pressures to conserve water lost through pipes means all water companies need to do a lot more this AMP cycle to find and fix leaks. Experts share their views with Utility Week on the opportunities and challenges the sector faces.

Gridserve opens first ‘Electric Forecourt’ in Essex

Gridserve has opened the first of 100 “Electric Forecourts” the company plans to build over next five years at Braintree in Essex. The station has the capacity to charge 36 electric vehicles at the same time at rates of up to 350kW.

Minute-by-minute flexibility

Conor Maher-McWilliams, head of flexibility at Ovo’s smart technology arm Kaluza, discusses the company’s direct-to-car smart charging trial with Bosch, why some networks are easier to deal with than others, and how it is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to better understand flexibility in heating.  

UKPN to create ‘White Van Plan’ to help smaller firms switch to EVs

Second lockdown did not derail smart meter rollout

Covid is a catalyst for digital transformation