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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.

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

UK Power Networks granted access to smart meter data

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Sambhi tipped as frontrunner for next Centrica CEO

British Gas owner Centrica is expected to report a dip in profits after being hit by the price cap when it posts its preliminary results on Thursday. Meanwhile there are reports that Sarwjit Sambhi, head of its consumer business, is the front-runner in the contest to take over from Iain Conn as chief executive.

5 years ago

Brearley steals a march on doubters

Utility Week magazine editor Suzanne Heneghan looks at what's in the in-tray for Ofgem's new chief executive and how his decarbonisation plan may be a signal of intent.

5 years ago

Why energy needs to be higher on retailers’ shopping lists

This year, the UK will host arguably the most important climate summit since the landmark

5 years ago

Smart Metering Systems hits 1.2m installations

Smart Metering Systems says the proposed introduction of compulsory annual installation targets for energy suppliers will help more “evenly spread” the smart meter rollout. In a trading update, the smart meter installer and manager revealed its portfolio grew by 44 per cent to 1.2 million during 2019.

5 years ago

Utilities 2020: The year ahead for energy and water

5 years ago

Ofgem to introduce customer service incentives for DCC

5 years ago

Smart meter firm confirms plans to raise £300m through IPO

Calisen, the owner of Calvin Capital, is valued at £1.4 billion. It plans to use the offering to fund new and existing contracts relating to the smart meter rollout. It hopes to start trading on the LSE next month.

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Suppliers in breach of smart meter rules could face customer ban

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Trends, technologies, key topics, and issues that will shape 2020

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Review of 2019: A year that made history

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Energy retailers launch accessible displays for smart meters

The devices allow customers with sight and or hearing difficulties to access their smart meter better. A number of energy suppliers have already started offering the devices to their customers, with more to follow.

5 years ago

SMETS1 smart meters ‘superior to SMETS2’

5 years ago

Record wind generation results in ‘highest negative pricing’

The consumers were all on Octopus Energy Agile time of use tariffs. Meanwhile National Grid ESO said it was “excited” to see the example of a smart electricity system in action.

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Long Bailey says utility bosses must listen

This weekend Labour's business secretary admitted energy firms will be unhappy with Labour's renationalisation plans, but said they'll understand. Meanwhile, large energy suppliers have topped the best-buy lists as smaller rivals struggle and Drax has set out its long-term strategy.

5 years ago

Utilities need to see the big picture

5 years ago

An industry divided

The price cap in energy has been cited as a major factor in the troubles engulfing Npower, which is set to cut up to 4,500 jobs as it merges with Eon. Utility Week print editor Suzanne Heneghan discusses the impact of the cap as it approaches its first anniversary.

5 years ago

Ofgem launches process to create Retail Energy Code

5 years ago