Company strategy

Pressure on all water bosses to forgo their bonuses

Homeowners should be forced to upgrade properties before selling

Breaking down the water sector’s postcode lottery

The current disjointed approach to social tariffs in the water sector leaves consumers at the mercy of a postcode lottery.  With each water company setting its own support mechanisms, calls for a single social tariff have increased during the cost-of-living crisis. While water companies do all offer financial help to billpayers, the generosity of support available varies from company to company. As part of our Action on Bills campaign, Utility Week has broken down the support currently offered by the country’s water companies.

Ofwat to ‘take action’ against companies failing customers

Water companies must do more to promote support

ESO should explore locational price signals for DFS

Defra slammed for ‘inefficient’ use of millions of paper forms

The government’s environmental department (Defra) has been heavily criticised for its “inefficient and expensive” over reliance on paper forms. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that Defra still handles around 14 million paper forms every year. Consequently, the group of cross-party MPs warns that Defra is at “constant risk of failure or cyber attack” due to its outdated processes. It adds that a pro-active strategy for digital transformation is needed to ensure the UK has a safe supply of water and food.

Calls for ‘blend and extend’ contracts for small firms

SSE folds solar and battery team into renewables arm

SSE is folding its 100-strong solar and battery team, which up until now has been incubated in the group’s Enterprise division, into SSE Renewables. The company said the move will help the solar and battery business to grow in scale, whilst also enabling SSE Renewables to benefit from the team's expertise.

David Black: Delivering PR24 commitments will be tough

Safety focus can unlock high performance

Southern’s water butt initiative extended after slashing CSO discharges

SSEN suppliers to be held to sustainability code

Ofgem proposes ‘reputational incentives’ for suppliers

Keeping water where it counts – new thinking in drainage design