Water

SES launches ‘myth busting’ campaign

SES Water has created a campaign to debunk commonly held myths about water consumption at a personal, local and global level as part of its efforts to reduce consumer demand in its region.

Weekend press round-up: Energy companies set for price battle

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is continued speculation of appeals to Ofgem’s RIIO2 final determinations by gas and transmission companies. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is reported to be considering selling its stake in Thames Water. There is also coverage of government plans to force energy retailers to switch customers on to lower tariffs.

Analysts expect all companies to reject RIIO2 determinations

Thames embarks on home heating sewage scheme

AR tool trial creates ‘X-ray vision’ for excavators

Excavation trials between Morrison Utility Services with Thames and Yorkshire Water have explored the use of augmented reality (AR) to plan and manage underground works before digging begins.

Northumbrian targets water efficiency scheme at children

CMA appeals decision now due mid-March

Female representation in utilities growing

In the past year the representation of women in senior positions and sitting on boards increased at listed utility companies but it remains a male-dominated sector

Yorkshire’s leakage trial saving 90,000 litres per day

‘Failure is a part of great ambition on the path to net zero’

Do no harm: Investing for net zero

Using innovation and strategy to increase drone inspection efficiency

Firms should ‘embed fair treatment’ of vulnerable customers

Barber: Putting citizens at the heart of business

Yorkshire Water's CEO Liz Barber delivered a keynote speech at Utility Week's Customer Summit in which she shared the business' vision for the future and how it plans to get there.

Northumbrian and National Grid recognised on ‘most ethical’ list