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DNOs unfairly cast as villains of the piece

Every story needs a villain, and this winter, energy companies have conveniently provided the cloak-swirling, mask-wearing baddies that every politician and paper loves to hate. Never mind the distinctions between energy retailer and distributor, or between poor service and Acts of God. Ever since Ed Miliband took to the podium at the Labour party conference in September, energy companies have been public enemy number one, so it was no surprise that when storms hit over Christmas, Westminster and Fleet Street turned on the DNOs.

12 years ago

Utility Week expert view: Karma Ockenden

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UU takes to showbiz with BBC2 prime time slot

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BT chief: Improved customer service doesn’t mean bill hikes

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Ofwat to set up new company in preparation for retail competition

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Waterwise calls for ‘Blue Deal’

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Ofwat gets tough on business plans

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Chief executive’s view: Mark Powles

12 years ago

New year’s resolutions for the utilities sector

While not everyone in the utilities sector got quite the festive break they expected, it’s back to work with a vengeance this week, with time, tide, and select committees waiting for no man. 2013 was a tough year on all fronts, and 2014 looks set to be no different. As utilities buckle down to the 12 months ahead, with one eye on the election and one eye on the weather, we’ve got some suggestions for new year’s resolutions to ensure things run that little bit more smoothly:

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