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Innovation and skills critical for keeping net zero ambitions on track

Key to the UK's success in reaching its decarbonisation targets will be fostering innovation, developing the skills needed to deliver on these ambitions, and collaboration across the energy sector, writes Emma Ford, head of gas construction at National Grid.

4 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.

4 years ago

Octopus aims to ‘reinvent energy’ with Fletcher appointment

Octopus Energy’s appointment of Ofwat chief executive Rachel Fletcher "heralds a change in energy", the supplier’s chief executive has told Utility Week. It was recently announced that Fletcher would be stepping down from her position at Ofwat to become Octopus’ director of regulation and economics.

4 years ago

Will Gardiner: The next nine months are critical

4 years ago

Grid for Good: Tackling youth unemployment and building the net-zero workforce

There is a clear argument for aligning climate goals with developing young talent, writes National Grid’s global head of social impact Dina Potter

4 years ago

PAC tells Treasury to put environment at heart of spending decisions

4 years ago

Renewable UK reveals new CEO

Renewable UK has announced the current boss of Siemens Engines will become the trade body’s next chief executive. Dan McGrail joined Siemens UK in 2004 and has worked in a variety of roles across the energy industry.

4 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.

4 years ago

Ofgem reshapes top team with flurry of appointments

4 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.

4 years ago

Fletcher leaves Ofwat for Octopus Energy

4 years ago

Case study: Reliability and resilience the key words for Mosswood

4 years ago

Megaprojects can be built on time and on budget – if you know how

4 years ago

Managing the skills gap

Phil Beach, the recently appointed chief executive of Energy & Utility Skills, discusses the implications of recent government policy updates on the utilities sector’s drive to ensure its workforce is futureproofed.

4 years ago

On the Move: Macfarlane departs Thames

A senior manager steps down at Thames, Mott MacDonald bolsters its water and environment team and Black & Veatch eyes international growth. Utility Week presents the latest people moves across the sector.

4 years ago

Thames to launch supply chain apprentice scheme

4 years ago

Centrica CFO quits after seven months

4 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.

4 years ago

Pandemic takes its toll on utility workers’ mental health

4 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.

4 years ago