MOSL - Ofwat must ensure PR24 includes incentives to achieve Defra target of 9% cut in NHH water demand by 2038
MOSL is calling on Ofwat to ensure its determinations on the water companies’ AMP8 business plans at PR24 include an appropriate level of incentives/penalties to drive progress to help achieve Defra’s target of reducing water demand by 9% by 2038 in the non household retail market.
Crown Commercial Service tenders £2 billion Water Wastewater and Ancillary Services contract
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service has gone out to tender with a contract for Water Wastewater and Ancillary Services worth an estimated £2 billion.
MOSL publishes 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report for water retail market
MOSL, the market operator for the non-household water retail market in England, has published its 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report (AMPR) which provides an overview of trading parties’ performance and assurance over the past 12 months.
MOSL publishes 2023-26 Business Plan for member voting
MOSL has published its 2023-26 Business Plan for member voting - the plan sets out MOSL’s expenditure for 2023-24 and the delivery of its core services and key programmes of work.
Business Stream wins back Scottish public sector contract
Edinburgh-based water retailer Business Stream has been awarded the Scottish Government Public Sector Procurement Framework for Water and Waste Water Billing services.
Retail market: Veolia Water Retail (UK) Ltd applies for licences
Veolia Water Retail (UK) Ltd has applied to Ofwat for a water supply licence and sewerage licence ahead of the non-household retail market opening for business in April 2017.
UU gets go-ahead to loan up to £100m to retail business jv with Severn Trent
Ofwat has given the go-ahead to United Utilities to provide working capital through a series of loans of up to £100 million for a period of 5 years to its non-household retail activities joint venture with Severn Trent Water.
Retaining and gaining customers in the new competitive water market
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Chris Cullen, head of sales and marketing at Echo Managed Services and RapidXtra, discusses the upcoming water market reform and examines ways that water companies can gain a competitive advantage by providing unbeatable service and becoming truly customer-centric.
Ofwat consults on customer protection in non-household retail market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its final proposals for protecting customers in the non-household retail market and a draft customer protection code of practice.
Thames Water doubles growth target and breaks 1300 sites in Scotland
Thames Water Commercial Services (TWCS) has hit a major milestone in its Scottish operation by announcing that it has exceeded the ambitious growth target set just over 12 months ago to double the number of commercial sites it manages in Scotland.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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