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Centrica gains NG approval to use smart hot water tanks in virtual power plant

Centrica has partnered with an Oxford University spin out company to offer smart hot water tanks to its customers. The devices will learn the household's usage habits and only the heat water that is needed at certain times.

6 years ago

Government should make smart metering mandatory

The smart meter rollout has become mired in controversy but behind it all is there a huge missed opportunity to make a very public commitment towards the net-zero emissions target? Jane Grey reflects on what leading commentators at Utility's Week's New Deal for Utilities debate had to say on the matter.

6 years ago

Breaking Ground: EDF partners with Gresham House; Scottish Water flooding investment and more projects

Utility Week examines a selection of the projects announced over the past week, including Scottish Water's £5 million investment in tackling flooding, UK Power Networks' LoadShare trial and EDF Energy announcing an asset optimisation deal with infrastructure investor Gresham House.

6 years ago

A Congress for climate and sustainability

6 years ago

On the Move: NNL strengthens board, South East Water appoints customer service director

The National Nuclear Laboratory has appointed a new member to its board while there has also been changes to the senior team at South East Water. Utility Week takes a look at this and other appointments within the sector.

6 years ago

Which? accused of defamation over ‘misleading’ REGO claims

Consumer group Which? has said companies offering 100 per cent renewable tariffs are at risk of misleading their customers. This has prompted a furious backlash from renewable suppliers.

6 years ago

Energy Systems Catapult launches innovation portal

6 years ago

Nine utility companies join bid to attract ex-service personnel

Nine new companies have pledged to become more armed forces friendly. Facilitated by the Energy and Utility Skills Partnership, they have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

6 years ago

New entrants knock the big 6 for six

6 years ago

Could diversity be the new net zero?

6 years ago

EV smart charging providers pledge to open their networks

A group of EV smart charging solutions providers have signed a letter of intent to open their networks. According to the group this will facilitate the transition to EVs.

6 years ago

Four utility businesses praised in climate change leaderboard

The utilities sector has ranked highly in the table of FTSE 100 companies for sustainability performance and reporting.

6 years ago

Cyber-security is a win-win

6 years ago

Modification proposed to smart meter installation code of practice

Ofgem is calling for industry views on its plans to modify the smart meter installation code of practice. BEIS recently proposed to extend the smart meter rollout deadline to 2024.

6 years ago

Record 160,000 energy customers switch between small suppliers in August

The latest switching figures from Energy UK show more people switched between the market's smallest suppliers than ever before. The trade body said a record number of switches happened in August.

6 years ago

Water sector urged to cut consumption to 100 litres a day

6 years ago

Engaged customers would pay £38 per month to tackle climate change

Research has found that only 31 per cent of households who are concerned about climate change are willing to pay for infrastructure to achieve net-zero. In total, 74 per cent of households said they were concerned about the impact of climate change.

6 years ago

UU performing ahead of targets

6 years ago

Price cap ‘could lead to 10,000 job losses this year’

6 years ago

Hinkley Point C costs expected to rise by £2.9bn

6 years ago

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