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Ex-Ofgem CEO fears abuse of regulator’s net zero mandate

A former Ofgem chief has told Utility Week that he fears energy companies could use the regulator’s proposed net zero mandate to push through investments that are not in consumers’ best interests. Dermot Nolan said while he was “broadly supportive” of the move he was concerned about some firms abusing the net zero duty.

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‘Lack of clarity’ on proposed role for Regional System Planners

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Union calls for urgent public inquiry into water sector

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Anglian customers demand compensation for supply problems

Hundreds of Anglian Water customers are demanding compensation for dealing with persistent supply problems. A petition, debated in the House of Commons this week, calls for Anglian to “adequately address the very many ongoing concerns and poor service across South Northamptonshire”. Signed by more than 200 residents in eight villages and towns, the petition bemoans pressure fluctuations, a series of burst mains and delays to repair damaged pipes.

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Scots told to curb water use after consumption surge

Scottish Water is calling on its customers to reduce their water consumption with forecasts of more dry weather to come. The appeal comes following a dramatic increase in water usage among Scottish Water customers. In total, Scots are using an average of 180 litres of water per person per day, some 45 litres more than those living south of the border.

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Ofgem given net zero duty in government U-turn

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Call for solar on non-prime land to be exempt from planning rules

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Price cap profit increase will only stem retail losses

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Can hydrogen trials really offer choice?

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SSE to pay out almost £10m over excessive ESO payments

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Wessex fined for providing undrinkable water

Wessex Water has been hit with a £280,000 fine after it provided customers with undrinkable water for three weeks. The company has also agreed to pay out more than £21,000 to its affected customers. The fine was handed down by Swindon Magistrates following prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

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New Eon CEO among speakers unveiled for Utility Week Forum

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National Grid hails breakthrough drone permit

National Grid looks set to ramp up the use of drones to carry out infrastructure inspections after the UK aviation authority granted a first-of-its kind licence. After years of trials, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the green light for sees.ai’s technology to be used for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) aerial inspections of live overhead powerline assets. It is the first time such a licence has been granted in the UK.

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Fixed tariffs mooted to kickstart geothermal sector

Offering fixed tariffs to geothermal power plants could help to kickstart the fledgling low carbon sector, a government commissioned report has concluded. The report concludes the right support could deliver 360 geothermal plants producing 15,000 GWh annually of heat and power per annum by 2050.

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River Thames CSO upgrades to be delivered 10 years early

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‘Clear case’ for energy suppliers to extend opening hours

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Weekend press round-up: Boiler makers up in arms over UK heat pump targets

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More than £100bn needed to tackle drainage issues

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Solar industry warns against ‘radical’ shake-up of CfDs

The government has been warned about the risks of ‘radical’ changes to the CfD (Contracts for Difference) regime by solar developers. Solar Energy UK raises concerns that introducing uncertainty by reforming the low carbon generation support scheme will reduce investor confidence.

2 years ago

On the move: Eon, Scottish Water, SGN

Utility Week's latest round-up of appointments across the utilities sectors includes two new chief executives starting their respective tenures, the departure of South Staffordshire’s group chief executive and a newly-created role at SGN.

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