Sustainable infrastructure

Targeting ‘hidden habits’ could unlock water efficiency gains

Anglian to CMA: Listen to our customers and let us invest now

The four water companies appealing to the CMA have submitted their grounds for requesting a redetermination. As part of a short series Utility Week will explore each of their Statements of Case and the reasons for not accepting Ofwat’s final determinations. In this piece, we examine the arguments from Anglian.

United Utilities enacts pandemic response plan

A real step-change in consumer awareness is on the cards

Wessex and Bristol downgraded following final determinations

Coronavirus presents challenge to resilience

Mind the Tap: Why water must be central to the climate debate

Ofgem overrules BSC panel to remove charges from interconnectors

New powers for water companies and a ban of non-flushable wipes proposed

A think tank has proposed around 50 measures to protect the natural environment in the UK including a ban of non-flushable wet wipes, extra powers for water companies to rectify misconnected drains and mandatory water efficiency labels.

UK sets out Brexit negotiation position on energy

Efforts to ensure the continued growth of the North Sea’s booming offshore wind industry will be on the agenda as the UK kicks off negotiations with the EU on a future trade agreement, the government has confirmed. A newly published document sets out the government’s position on energy trading over the interconnectors between the UK and the EU, carbon pricing, and climate change.

First major wetwipe brand certified flushable

Budget cuts cost jobs at Anglian

Water company ratings shift on the back of CMA decisions

Credit rating agency S&P has given its vedict on the water companies of England & Wales after taking into account the reactions to the 'toughest determination ever' from Ofwat.

NIC calls for ‘decisive action’ to deliver flexible electricity system

The government’s infrastructure advisor has told ministers that ensuring there are “no barriers” to future interconnector projects should be prioritised as the UK exits the EU. In its Annual Monitoring Report, the National Infrastructure Commission says the UK is displaying “ongoing successes” - pointing to the development of a flexible, highly renewable energy system.

Current policies ‘not enough’ to attract net-zero investment

Sewer flooding sensors trialled

A sewer detection system that could predict where blockages and floods will happen is being trialled by infrastructure company Amey. Water companies have been set stretching targets as part of PR19 to reduce incidents of sewer flooding and will face financial penalties if they fail to meet the targets.

Ofwat confirms inter-company loans will be banned

Stormtroopers: Water sector battles through

After two significant storms wreaked havoc on the UK, river levels still remain dangerously high, raising fears of more disruption. Utility Week looks at the work water companies have undertaken so far, with teams working day and night, often in dangerous conditions, to maintain or restore water to their customers

CCW issues advice on stamping out billing complaints

Severn Trent aims to create ‘super fertiliser’ from sludge

Severn Trent is trialling a sludge processing method that uses carbon capture technology and converts waste to energy as well as agri-fertiliser. Chief engineer Bob Stear said the technology has the potential to be a game-changer for wastewater treatment