Company strategy

Centrica calls for hybrid heating fund

British Gas unveils first strategic water partnership  

British Gas will begin offering its plumbing and drainage services to almost 2 million of Thames Water’s customers under a landmark new deal. The agreement marks the Centrica-owned company's first strategic partnership with a water company.

CCW advocates ongoing customer engagement ahead of PR24

Rise in single men seeking bill support

EDF to submit plans for 50MW solar farm

Climate change awareness ‘trivial’ for heat decarbonisation

Quality products, rather than high levels of consumer awareness of climate change, are more important for the decarbonisation of heat, industry experts have suggested. At a recent roundtable hosted by innovation foundation Nesta, several people from a range of companies across the energy sphere discussed how the sector can get consumers on board with domestic low-carbon heating.

Net zero starts at home

For a cost-effective energy transition it is crucial to understand where demand could be reduced and potential pathways to managing the system in a smarter way. This is why Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks started capturing energy efficiency measures in its regional forecasts. The company’s DSO transition manager, Steve Atkins, discusses what conclusions can be drawn.

London Power customer acquisition continues to stall

Lewis: Mortgage market key to heat decarbonisation

Making the switch to low-carbon heating attractive and accessible to consumers will be a crucial part of achieving net zero. As part of our Countdown to COP series, Utility Week speaks to Eon boss Michael Lewis, who explains that a combination of the right financial incentives and consumer education will be key to the transition.

EV charging ‘superhub’ to open in Oxford

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging superhub is set to open in Oxford later this year. The project, which  will initially consist of 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers, will provide up to 10MW of power on site and will scale up to meet the need for EV charging in the area over the next three decades.

National Grid says WPD deal on track to complete in July

National Grid’s chief financial officer has promised a “light touch” approach to integrating Western Power Distribution (WPD) into the wider business after the deal completes in July. Andy Agg spoke to Utility Week following the group's full-year financial results.

Isle of Wight takes a step closer to tidal deployment

An agreement between Isle of Wight-based Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) and Scottish company Orbital Marine Power has paved the way for the island to start producing tidal energy. PTEC has gained offshore consents to place tidal turbines in the sea off the south coast of the island and Orbital, developer of the Orbital O2 tidal turbine, is the first company to sign up.

More changes at the top for Thames

Shaw to leave National Grid

Nicola Shaw is to step down from National Grid’s board at the end of July and leave the company after the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) rules on its RIIO2 appeal.

On the Move: Former Ofgem boss joins Storegga board

In our latest round-up of recent industry moves, Ovo Energy announces the appointment of a former First Direct bank chief executive as its vice president of customer care and a former Ofgem chief executive has joined carbon management firm Storegga Geotechnologies as non-executive chairman.