The energy and water sectors need to make a transformative shift to decarbonise, expand and upgrade ageing infrastructure, harnessing the latest technological advancements. This shift presents a huge opportunity to inject fresh, diverse talent into the utilities workforce through a surge in green tech jobs and skills. Our latest report, funded by the Hg Foundation, examines the opportunities and challenges that green tech jobs and skills present to the energy and water sectors.
Ahead of the Environment Agency’s consultation, Associate Martin Hurst makes the case for a fundamental reset on how water company performance for the environment is assessed. This article first appeared in The Water Report
In response to Ofgem's call for input on affordability in the domestic retail market, we highlight that debt is increasing. We propose solutions, but stress that we face an enduring problem of energy poverty and debt that predates the energy and cost of living crises. A whole-system approach is needed to deliver affordable energy for all.
In our latest response to Ofwat, Associate Zoe McLeod argues for a cross sector behaviour change campaign in water, that would help consumers adapt to and mitigate climate change, and develop a more sustainable way of living. We also recommend the creation of an independent, not for profit central delivery body.
This consultation is about the future of the retail price cap and how it might evolve as part of the wider move to more time of use tariffs. We welcome the thoughtful discussion of the issues around future price protection in a world where consumers need to be more flexible in using energy. But we are disappointed at the failure to engage with the Economy 7 customers
The REMA options being considered represent not just potential opportunity for consumers but also many potential risks. In this consultation we continue to urge DESNZ, Ofgem and the NESO to ensure fair outcomes for end-users.
We support principles to enable fair default tariffs for different household segments. But first DESNZ and Ofgem must fix wider challenges in retail markets including affordability and debt problems experienced by many energy customers; flaws in the price cap and smart meter roll-out; consumer protection and the uptake of low carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles.
Associate Martin Hurst makes the case for a fundamental shift in how spending on maintenance is decided, based on a strategic assessment of the pressures that water assets face and how technology may shake things up. This article first appeared in The Water Report
Ofgem is consulting on its methodology for the next network price control RIIO3. We welcome the focus on the investment needed to meet Net Zero but urge Ofgem to emphasise the companies' own environmental impacts in areas like SF6 emissions, energy losses and methane leakage. We also highlight the need for wider engagement on the difficult inter-generational questions around the future of the gas networks.
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