Smart utilities

South East Water collaborates to battle leakage

Weekend press round-up: Scottish Power accused of ‘harassment’

Our latest summary from the national papers includes a report accusing Scottish Power of "cruel harassment" after a number of non-customers claimed they were billed for large debts by the energy supplier. Also in Scotland, calls have been made for an inquiry into the collapse of an energy company backed by the Scottish government. Meanwhile Anglian Water co-owner First State Investments wants to buy the UK arm of an energy company that converts waste into power, according to City sources.

New EV code of practice launched

As electric car and van use becomes more widespread in the early 2020s, the number of chargepoint installers operating on the market will also have to increase. The new code is a voluntary scheme which offers members a model quotation, contract and warranty as well as access to alternative dispute resolution services if things should go wrong.

Flexibility exchanges receive £2.2m funding boost from BEIS

RegTech is changing the rules of the game

New software technology promises to bring clarity and simplicity to what can be a minefield of regulatory compliance rules.

EV fleets: we’re not there yet

Nick Pincott and Marianne Anton, of law firm TLT, list the outstanding problems that must be resolved before business can invest in EV fleets.

Be utterly predictable. Because letting people down isn’t an option

Expert View: How can field management technology help us deliver net zero?

Networks shouldn’t get ‘hysterical’ about impact of EVs on the grid

The disruptions posed by the electrification of the transport sector have been over-estimated by the network operators, industry experts have claimed. A panel convened by Delta-EE discussed how the UK could become a leader in electric vehicles and what lessons there are from other countries.

Progress on flexibility ‘too slow and too patchy’

SMETS2 smart meters hit 4 million milestone

Centrica-owned British Gas installed the 4 millionth second-generation smart meter (SMETS2) in Kent. Last month a record 138 million messages were sent between SMETS2 meters.

Public parks highlighted as potential energy source

Current policies ‘not enough’ to attract net-zero investment

UU installs water sector’s largest battery storage system

United Utilities has partnered with Zenobe Energy to add 2MW of battery storage to its Preston wastewater treatment plant as part of its efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.

Sewer flooding sensors trialled

A sewer detection system that could predict where blockages and floods will happen is being trialled by infrastructure company Amey. Water companies have been set stretching targets as part of PR19 to reduce incidents of sewer flooding and will face financial penalties if they fail to meet the targets.

Why 5G can unlock the smart grid

Regional Growth & Utilities: Generating change

To catch a thief

Utilities have high hopes for drone use

Six big tech questions for 2020