Ofwat repeats call for water bills to fall in upcoming Price Review
Water industry regulator Ofwat has called again for water bills to fall in the upcoming Price Review.
Ofwat seeks views on prices water cos can charge for competitors to access their networks
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new discussion paper on how new companies will have access to the systems and services provided by the current monopoly water and sewerage and water only companies when the non-household sector opens for competition in May 2017.
Ofwat sets out PR14 social tariffs and drainage concessions guidance
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published guidance confirming how it expects the water companies to allocate cross-subsidies for social tariffs and surface water drainage concessions to different parts of their business in PR14.
Severn Trent Water calls on Government to set "clear priorities for future investment"
Severn Trent Water has called for Ministers to set "clear priorities for future investment" in a new report which looks at how environmental legislation like the EU Water Framework Directive can be implemented in a way that delivers environmental improvements whilst keeping water bills affordable.
Commons Committee says water companies “have a lot to prove” on prices
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Anne McIntosh has backed calls for UK water companies to ‘look closely’ before raising prices following Environment Secretary Owen Paterson letter to companies calling on them to recognise people's financial strain.
Water companies challenged by Govt to keep prices down
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has written today to water companies to ensure customers get the best possible deal from the water sector and urging them to keep prices down.
Ofwat looks to treble companies’ licence fees –from £9m up to £27m
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its plans to recover a further £18 million in licence fees from the water companies in England and Wales via a one-off charge to cover the costs of delivering the 2014 Price Review.
Ofwat calls water cos PR14 quality assurance processes “not fit for purpose”
Following an analysis of the water companies' PR14 quality assurance processes for data submissions for their business plans, Ofwat has described them as “not fit for purpose” and wants them to assess the effectiveness of their processes “as a matter of urgency.”
Ofwat consults on whether to reduce prices Thames Water can charge its customers
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched what it describes as an informal consultation on Thames Water’s price limits for 2014-15 –which could potentially result in a decrease, rather than an increase, for customers’ bills.
Welsh Assembly launches consultation on Environment Bill White Paper
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its Environment Bill White Paper setting out proposals to ensure that the right legislative framework is in place in Wales to “manage natural resources in a joined-up way.”
Ofwat publishes financial model to assess companies' AMP6 business plans
Water regulator Ofwat has developed a financial model to help it assess the water companies' AMP6 business plans as part of the PR14 price review.
Ofwat launches consultation on Service Incentive Mechanism for 2015 onwards
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the format the Service Incentive Mechanism will take for 2015 onwards - deadline for responses is 31 January 2014.
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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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