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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.

6 years ago

CMA gives Ovo green light to buy SSE

The £500m deal between the challenger brand and the big six supplier was agreed earlier this year. SSE had previously tried to merge its retail arm with Npower.

6 years ago

Utility Week Awards 2019 winners announced

Octopus Energy has been unveiled as Utility of the Year at the industry’s annual awards ceremony. The company also won the inaugural Disruptor category at the Utility Week Awards 2019, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Other multiple winners on the night included UK Power Networks, Yorkshire and Thames Water

6 years ago

SMETS1 smart meters ‘superior to SMETS2’

6 years ago

Transmission networks reveal plans to spend £13.7bn

6 years ago

All bets are off for PR19

6 years ago

Accelerate19 report: Electrifying opportunities

6 years ago

Energy code change quick wins

Codes play a crucial role in the energy system, and to support the energy transition we need codes that are easier to navigate and more responsive to change, says Mark Bygraves of Elexon

6 years ago

On the Move: Mottram joins Centrica board

Utility Week rounds up the latest appointments from across the sector.

6 years ago

UW Manifesto: The question of consumer vulnerability

As part of our Election 2019 manifesto, we are calling for more collaboration from industry and more action from government to address the issue of vulnerability. In some areas of the industry the current arrangements are simply not serving those in need of the most support. From a pan-utilities supplier to better signposting on switching websites, Adam John discusses the key issues and how the next government may tackle this all-important issue.

6 years ago

Anglian alters totex to meet PR19 challenges

6 years ago

Ofgem minded to allow Shell Energy to recoup £354,000 in SoLR costs

First Utility, which later rebranded to Shell Energy, took on the customers of Usio Energy in October 2018. Ofgem is now consulting on its decision to allow the company to recoup £354,000 in costs.

6 years ago