Water

Making more of data to improve capital delivery

Dieter Helm knighted

The author of the Cost of Energy Review was one of several names connected with the utilities sector to feature in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

Thames rolls out sustainable drainage schemes

Thames has plans to add sustainable drainage schemes in five borough across London and the Thames Valley to boost resilience and reduce flooding risk.

2020: Not just pandemics and price controls

James Wallin takes a look at Utility Week's most popular stories across 2020– covering much more than the obvious headline topics.

Has the CMA been handed a chance to compromise?

Ofgem's decision to shift on cost of capital in its final determinations for RIIO2 could be seen to have weakened Ofwat's position in convincing the Competition & Markets Authority to back its original position on returns. Alternatively, it could provide the ideal opportunity for compromise. Ruth Williams looks at the options.

Yorkshire river first to become a bathing site

Ofwat asked to reflect CMA appeals in charging rules

Anglian, Bristol and Northumbrian have asked the water regulator to extend the charges deadline for 2021/22 to accommodate changes in the CMA's redetermination, which is due to be published in February

Anglian funds 850 Green Bond projects

Anglian has funded 850 environmental projects through its Green Bond scheme that was established in 2017. The company has given an overview of what has been achieved through the scheme and what is coming down the track.

Bristol Water tops first R-Mex survey

Bristol Water has been named the best performing water wholesaler in the inaugural R-Mex league by market operator MOSL.

Report estimates Covid’s RORE cost and PCC impact

We could all be vulnerable now

Utility Week’s Consumer Vulnerability & Debt conference brought together companies, regulators and stakeholders to discuss how best to support those who need it most – and how Covid has changed the approaches taken. James Wallin discusses some key takeaways.

Improving river abstraction efficiency

ABB's Martin Richardson outlines how a pump strategy using the latest variable speed drive technology can help lower energy costs, reduce abstraction demand and improve the environment.

Innovation in water: Why 2021 will be the turning point

Ofwat’s John Russell explains why he believes the next 12 months will see the water sector fully embrace new ways of working which foster innovation and collaboration.

Partnerships can open doors closed to utilities

Ofwat sets out innovation competition rules on IPRs

With Ofwat's innovation competition set to launch next month the regulator has given further detail on how intellectual property will be treated, how many entries can be submitted, and more.