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Water retailers call for certainty on bad debt situation

Ruth Williams speaks to senior figures across the non-domestic water market to get their views on the support needed for the sector resulting from the latest national lockdown.

5 years ago

Water innovation competition kicks off

The first round of Ofwat's innovation competition kicks off today with the Innovation in Water Challenge, inviting ideas and pitches from within and outside the water sector with a chance to win up £250,000 of development funds.

5 years ago

Filling the void of occupancy data

5 years ago

‘Water finally has a seat at the table’

The COP26 conference presents an opportunity for the UK water sector to showcase its decarbonisation ambitions to the rest of the world, according to the industry’s trade body. However, Samuel Larsen, Water UK's programme lead on Net Zero 2030 Roadmap, told Utility Week that the sector must be transparent on where and how it uses offsetting to reach its goal.

5 years ago

On the Move: Thames Water, UKEF renewables, Sigma

In our latest round up of utility sector appointments Thames Water welcomes a former Ofgem senior partner as non-executive director, while a new post has been created at the UK Export Finance to help energy companies in the north secure finance and insurance.

5 years ago

Bevan: COP26 is focusing minds in government

The chief executive of the Environment Agency defended the benefits that reform could bring to environmental regulation post-Brexit and said COP26 was already focusing minds in government to address the climate emergency.

5 years ago

Yorkshire trials polymer to extend asset life

Yorkshire is embarking on a trial with advanced materials manufacturer Haydale to upgrade its asset base using a ceramic polymer that will reduce its carbon emissions from capital investment projects by 23 per cent during AMP7.

5 years ago

Ofwat rules out 2021 implementation of CMA changes

Ofwat has rejected calls to change its charging rules to let appellant companies implement whatever ruling the CMA determines from April 2021. The updated charges will now not come into place until 2022.

5 years ago

BEIS proposes to increase DRO threshold to £30,000

5 years ago

Bristol Water adds e-learning portal for home schooling

Bristol Water has created an online library of resources for students learning at home during lockdown. Worksheets, videos and experiments all related to water are available for KS2 and above learners.

5 years ago

CCW outlines ‘clearer role’ for next three years

CCW has outlined its objectives for the next three years as part of plans to redefine its role to provide solutions as well as constructive criticism

5 years ago

Energy saving potential on Archimedes’ screws

Blaise Ford of Inverter Drive Systems - an ABB Value Provider - explains how to save energy from Archimedes' screw applications

5 years ago

Moody’s: Outlook for water turns stable

The latest report from Moody's shows stability has returned to the water sector, albeit with reduced allowed returns. It notes the ongoing pressures from the pandemic may cause companies to miss performance targets, especially where asset maintenance is delayed.

5 years ago

Anglian and Drax sign up to royal charter

Anglian Water and Drax have become founding signatories to the Prince of Wales’ international climate change recovery plan for businesses.

5 years ago

Business Stream wins Shell supply contract

Business Stream has added Shell's 550 UK sites to its water supply portfolio as part of a three-year deal that will include bespoke water efficiency plans for the sites.

5 years ago

Setting up for success in price reviews

Even veterans of regulated companies can make simple errors in navigating the price control process. Simon Oates, director at Fingleton, sets out some fundamental steps to getting the best out of price reviews.

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Sharma ‘shunted to climate change role to woo Biden’

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the reshuffle at BEIS is analysed, there is no sign of breakthrough in Centrica’s dispute over pay and conditions and more than 100 MPs from across different parties are supporting a parliamentary bid to stop water companies discharging untreated sewage into rivers.

5 years ago

Book now for Utility Week Awards

5 years ago

CMA shifts on cost of capital

5 years ago

SES gains sector’s first biodiversity benchmark

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