Smart utilities

In pole position for profit

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

ESO launches first ever tender for inertia

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.

Exclusive Utility Week members’ review: Utility Week Congress 2019

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.

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.

EDF buys battery and EV charging startup Pivot Power

A step change in consumer awareness

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

Clean transport: gathering speed

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

Playing digital catch-up

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.

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.

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.

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

Ofgem modifies smart meter installation code of practice

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.

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