28 Feb 2017
Ofwat’s Cathryn Ross has set out the regulator’s key themes for PR19. The first is customer service, with Ofwat expecting to see a step change from companies, “no longer an analogue service in a digital age”. The second is resilience, where companies should “anticipate and respond to shocks related to networks, ecosystems and communities”. The […]
10 Nov 2016
Ofwat – carrot and stick – South West Water fine but Severn Trent and Anglian are rewarded Ofwat proposes penalty for seven incidents as it rewards Severn Trent and Anglian Water for beating targets. The water regulator has proposed fining South West Water £1.7m for missing performance targets after a series of serious incidents of sewage […]
06 Jul 2016
The reactions are becoming more considered. Three viewpoints: Cathryn Ross Chief Executive Ofwat on Brexit – Keynote opening address – Water & Wastewater markets, short and long term challenges Richard Laikin PwC Water Sector Leader, Power & Utilities at PricewaterhouseCoopers – Investment in infrastructure and regulation Nick Mahlo – Aldersgate Group UK should seek to […]
01 Jun 2016
There is no doubt that the water industry is in a very good position in relation to anaerobic digestion with it’s expertise, the resource from sewage sludge and the potential to make significant contributions to supplying base load energy supply. Three articles: 1. Decc has published its proposals for capacity market reform. It will launch […]
25 May 2016
Ofwat: Our shared vision for the water sector in England and Wales is one where customers and wider society have trust and confidence in vital public water and wastewater services. Delivering this vision relies on everyone in the sector working together, listening to customers and tackling long-term challenges. We are making changes to the way […]
10 Feb 2016
Water Briefing ‘The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has now formally issued new charging guidance to Ofwat since it was laid in Parliament for consideration on 9 November 2015. The Guidance to the water sector regulator establishes the policy framework within which Ofwat sets charging rules for the water industry. Its purpose […]
17 Jan 2016
Water regulator must act to secure better deal for customers The Public Accounts Committee publishes report calling for the water regulator, Ofwat, to adopt new measures intended to secure a better deal for customers Report: Economic regulation of the water sector Report: Economic regulation of the water sector (PDF 153KB) Inquiry: Economic regulation of the […]
09 Dec 2015
Ofwat ‘The publication by Ofwat (Tuesday 1 December) of the report of the Resilience Task and Finish Group is a significant step for the sector as we seek to ensure that our services are resilient, now and in the future. We are pleased that the report recommends a water and wastewater resilience action group to […]
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