Smart utilities

CMA begins study into EV chargepoint sector

A study looking into potential challenges consumers will face when using electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints has been commenced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Market studies can make recommendations to government or other bodies, and issue guidance to businesses and consumers as needed, among other options.

Robots with hearts: Digital empathy in the utilities sector

United Utilities brings meter reading back in-house

United Utilities has hired 80 water meter readers as the company brings meter reading in house for the first time in 20 years. New recruits will also help the extension of automatic meter reading across its region

First RAPID water resource schemes get green light

Four strategic water resource projects have become the first to pass the initial assessment by the Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID). The projects relating to bolstering water resources in Southern's western region include a recycling scheme, a desalination plant and a reservoir.

BEIS looks to bring electric vehicles into Capacity Market

Why point 11 is the most important in PM’s 10-point plan

Boris Johnson's Green Industrial Revolution is good news, but there's an important aspect that needs to go on the list, says PA Consulting's Ted Hopcroft

Eon: Fake news is hindering smart meter rollout

Doubling down on debt – AI and Machine Learning in action

Ofgem awards £18m to build green hydrogen network serving 300 homes

Ofgem to extend protections for PPM customers

Ofgem is to extend protections for prepayment meter (PPM) customers who have had their meter installed under warrant, reflecting the extended smart meter rollout deadline.

Utilita hits back at ‘grossly unfair’ Ofgem over potential final order

Wind sector provides funding to stop turbines blocking air defence radar

Smart meter installs rebounded in Q3

More than 6 million SMETS2 smart meters installed on network

Cloud solutions to boost hazardous gas monitoring

Tech Talk: Sensing the future of LV networks

In our latest Tech Talk, Kelvatek's Samir Alilat looks at how networks can highlight and manage developing issues on cables, transformers and other assets before service levels and customer satisfaction are impacted.

Equipping field workers for customer service

A webinar to explore the building blocks required for smart, customer-centric field operations in the UK utilities industry, including discussion of ideal operating models, necessary skill sets and the role of digital transformation.

Future-proofing your lines of communication

EDF seeks partners for hydrogen and direct air capture demos at Sizewell C

Ofwat names innovation partners