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A year in the life of DSOs | Visibility and open data

To get the most value from their assets, both electricity distribution networks and their customers need to know how they are being utilised and where spare capacity is available. Tom Grimwood looks at how distribution system operators (DSO) have been working to improve visibility over their networks and make this information accessible to others.

1 year ago

Who will Ofgem choose as market facilitator?

1 year ago

Smart meter installations fall to lowest level in years

1 year ago

Utility Week Intelligence Introduces FYLD

1 year ago

Five things you need to know about water smart metering programmes

1 year ago

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In pole position for profit

6 years ago

New modelling tool offers ‘clearest ever view’ of storage and flexibility

6 years ago

ESO launches first ever tender for inertia

6 years ago

Better data is key to improving leakage

Leakage targets have been set by Ofwat to see a country-wide reduction of 17 per cent and some companies tasked with up to 25 per cent. A new report, available exclusively to Utility Week members, looks at how the sector is approaching the issue and some of the lessons learnt to date.

6 years ago

Exclusive Utility Week members’ review: Utility Week Congress 2019

6 years ago

Energy regulation needs ‘fundamental behaviour change’

A new report has said energy regulatory requirements are often “poorly focused, overcomplex and unduly burdensome” with disproportionate resource diverted towards demonstrating compliance rather than delivering improvements.

6 years ago

Northumbrian Water extends AI-based roadside asset mapping pilot

Northumbrian became the first utility in the summer to sign up to take part in trials with Ordnance Survey and Mobileye who have developed AI-based technology that allows utility companies to map the location of their roadside assets.

6 years ago

EDF buys battery and EV charging startup Pivot Power

6 years ago

A step change in consumer awareness

6 years ago

New consortium to install 1,200 on-street EV chargers

6 years ago

Clean transport: gathering speed

6 years ago

Don’t leave customers out in the cold with bad communications

6 years ago

Playing digital catch-up

6 years ago

Energy sector manifesto calls for clarity on funding models and energy efficiency

Energy UK has told the political parties it is crucial to agree new funding models for large-scale, low-carbon infrastructure - such as nuclear plants - in its wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming election. The document also looks at stimulus for the rollout of electric vehicles and more stringent controls to ensure homes are energy efficient.

6 years ago

We cannot afford to squander another year with inaction

Reinstatement of the Capacity Market may be welcome news for the energy industry, but political uncertainty continues to distract from the real issue that needs to be tackled: achieving net-zero carbon emissions, says Energy UK chief executive, Lawrence Slade.

6 years ago

Smart meters approaching ‘powerful tipping point’

The minister overseeing the smart meter programme has predicted that bills for customers using conventional devices will rise as they become more expensive to operate. Lord Duncan also warned that suppliers failing to hit the revised rollout deadline of 2024 could be subject to fines and become a target for climate change protests.

6 years ago

Customers need to know that data sharing is a win-win

6 years ago

Ofgem modifies smart meter installation code of practice

6 years ago

Free Utility Week webinar: Improving digital experiences for vulnerable customers

Overcoming the challenges of delivering excellent digital services to priority service customers will be the topic of a new Utility Week webinar. We will also present the findings from a data sharing pilot of customers on the Priority Services register in advance of the initiative being rolled out sector wide in 2020.

6 years ago

We need more than green number plates

6 years ago