James Wallin

In our latest round-up of sector coverage in national media, the Labour Party defends its energy plans, there is concern about the planning process stalling renewables development and new figures show there were an average of five serious sewage spills into rivers or seas every day over the past decade.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a pilot scheme in which graduates will be embedded within councils to help them with their decarbonisation plans. The distribution network operator (DNO) is sending out four graduates over the summer and early autumn to work with six local authorities.

Wales & West Utilities has launched the next stage of a project to develop hydrogen from wastewater. The gas network is partnering with Cardiff University and manufacturer Hydrostar with the aim of having a protype electrolyser ready by March 2025.

EDF Energy has seen customer debt grow by over £200 million since 2022 – to £518 million. Over the past year alone EDF has seen 53,000 more customers paying by cash or cheque dip into debt, taking the total to 469,000 with average arrears of £1,104 – up 45% since…

Belfast has become the first part of Northern Ireland to commit to a local area energy plan (LAEP). The net zero blueprint highlights the need for up to £18 billion of investment in the area. Belfast’s move means there are local energy plans in all countries making up the UK…

In our latest round-up of sector coverage across national media, EDF is set to get the green light to extend the lifespan of four nuclear power plants. Elsewhere, a group of lenders to Southern Water have appointed advisors; Anglian Water faces the risk of “predatory” borrowing rates to refinance a…

A south east quadrant of water companies are emerging as the most likely to appeal their final determinations from Ofwat, Utility Week understands. Severn Trent today joined Welsh Water in formally accepting the regulator’s verdict on their business plans for 2025-2030. While most companies remain locked in discussions with their…

As Jonathan Brearley is handed another five-year term at the helm of Ofgem, Utility Week gauges reaction on how he has performed since 2020. We rate his leadership of Ofgem, his approach to networks, retail and the wider energy system – and ask what the markers of success will be…

One month on from the announcement of the biggest changes to the water sector since privatisation, companies are already demanding action. Senior industry figures talk to Utility Week about their hopes and fears for the new super regulator, why few tears were shed for the demise of Ofwat and which…

As Utility Week prepares to launch a new initiative tracking progress on Clean Power 2030, we examine what has been achieved to date and why net zero critics are in danger of winning the PR war.