Competition and Markets Authority grants energy firm permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes
The Competition and Markets Authority has granted Northern Powergrid permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes – the energy firm can now appeal changes by the UK’s independent energy regulator to their energy licences, which affect how much Northern Powergrid can charge their customers.
NI Water announce 13.4% average increase in 2023/24 charges for business customers
NI Water has announced that from 1st April 2023, non-domestic water and sewerage charges will rise by 13.4% on average. NI Water has announced that from 1st April 2023, non-domestic water and sewerage charges will rise by 13.4% on average.
New guidance says water firms should innovate to protect customers in vulnerable circumstances
Collaboration, communication and consistency are three key ways in which water companies can improve the way they deliver priority support to consumers in vulnerable circumstances, according to new guidance published today by the Consumer Council for Water.
Ofwat publishes water company charges schemes for 2014-15
Water industry regulator has published information about the annual charges schemes the water companies will apply for the period 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015.
Chinese consumers would pay 3% of annual income to improve water quality
A new research paper published by the World Bank suggests that consumers in China would be willing to pay up to 3% of their annual income continuously over a five year period to improve water quality. It could also provide some useful pointers on issues the water companies will need to address in the stakeholder engagement Ofwat now wants them to undertake in the upcoming AMP6 business planning process.
Water and sewerage bills rise in line with inflation in 2011/12
Ofwat has announced this morning that the average household water and sewerage bill across England and Wales will increase broadly in line with inflation in 2011/12.
Thames Water bill amnesty identifies 3,000-plus possibly unbilled customers
More than 2,300 people who use water but have never received a bill could face substantial back-charges after having their homes identified in the opening fortnight of an audit of Thames Water's entire customer base.
Thames Water amnesty finds 1550 potential unbilled customers
More than 350 people who use water but have never received a bill are set to have their previously unpaid charges waived after coming forward voluntarily in the first week of Thames Water's amnesty for unbilled customers.
Thames Water offers amnesty for unbilled water customers
Thames Water, Britain's biggest water company, this morning took the unprecedented step of declaring an amnesty for customers who use water without ever receiving a bill.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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