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Doubling down on debt

Doubling down on debt

A new Utility Week report explores the potential for AI and machine learning to help utilities navigate a swelling crisis in consumer debt. We present an overview of what’s covered.

5 years ago

Defra launches £10 million environmental grant

The EA and Defra have launched a fund to attract green finance by kickstarting schemes that improve the natural environment and have the potential to attract private sector investment.

5 years ago

Final pitches urge CMA to ‘reset the dial’

This week marks one year since the deadline for water companies in England and Wales to accept or reject Ofwat's final determinations for PR19. Ruth Williams delves into the final submissions to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) - from the appellant companies and the regulator - and recaps the arguments so far.

5 years ago

Utility Week Awards winners announced

5 years ago

On the move: More change at Thames; EA appoints new board

After Kelly Macfarlane's departure from Thames Water, the company has appointed a director of retail; elsewhere the Environment Agency has named three board members.

5 years ago

Growing debt cloud looms over utilities

5 years ago

Northumbrian joins Covid-19 testing programme

5 years ago

Severn Trent ramps up sewer monitoring

Severn Trent is ramping up its use of smart sewer monitoring devices after the success of a trial. The company reported 25 per cent fewer blockages and a 15 per cent reduction in pollution incidents during the first year of AMP7

5 years ago

Peter Simpson: ‘Now is the time to unlock action on net zero’

5 years ago

Ofwat calls for clarity on dividends

5 years ago

United Utilities sells stake in overseas water company

United Utilities has sold the stake it has held in Estonian water company Tallinna Vesi for more than 20 years. It will use the proceeds from the sale for its green recovery plans for the north west region

5 years ago

PAC tells Treasury to put environment at heart of spending decisions

5 years ago

Water bills to fall amid surge in uptake of support

Household water bills are set to drop by an average of £2 from April, which after inflation will be the same rate as a decade ago. Bills and reductions vary between companies, but most households will save at a time when more customers across England and Wales are accessing payment support schemes than ever before.

5 years ago

Water efficiency goals set by business retailers

The role that the non-household water sector will play in developing water resource management plans and driving greater efficiencies has been set out in an action plan by wholesalers and retailers.

5 years ago

Where does Fletcher’s departure leave Ofwat?

Rachel Fletcher's departure as Ofwat chief executive to join Octopus Energy presents the regulator with a significant challenge at a crucial moment for the water sector. Ruth Williams looks at her legacy and the likely candidates to fill her shoes.

5 years ago

Bristol overhauls operations after wholesale success

Bristol Water’s wholesale division was voted the best performer by retailers in the inaugural R-Mex ratings and was consistently high in the preceding league tables. The company built the division to be customer-centric and is now applying that formula to the wider business. Chief operating officer Richard Price talks to Utility Week about what’s been achieved and what’s next in the strategy.

5 years ago

Fletcher leaves Ofwat for Octopus Energy

5 years ago

Case study: Reliability and resilience the key words for Mosswood

5 years ago

NI Water begins construction on treatment plant

NI Water has hailed a wastewater treatment plant as an example of what the company can do when adequately funded

5 years ago

Thames pilots smart sewer monitors

Thames has begun a trial using smart technology that monitors sewers and alerts the company if problems emerge before they cause blockages.

5 years ago

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