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UK regulators say price comparison websites can reduce barriers to entry and stimulate competition between firms
The UK Regulators Network has published a new report on price comparison websites which it says can reduce barriers to entry and growth for providers, stimulate stronger competition and innovation between firms, and encourage new entrants, resulting in further benefits for consumers.
CMA launches study into digital comparison tools for consumers to switch suppliers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a new study examining the digital comparison tools (DCTs) which enable consumers to compare products and services on quality as well as price, and help them switch between suppliers.
Portsmouth Water: no customers to see change in bills greater than 5% as result of 2017/18 wholesale tariffs
Portsmouth Water has published its draft primary wholesale tariffs for 2017/18 - an accompanying assurance statement from the Board of Portsmouth Water confirms that the Board believes that the draft tariffs and associated Charges Schemes which will apply from 1 July 2017 comply with regulatory requirements.
Retail market: Ofwat flags up self-supply options to businesses
Ofwat has flagged up the opportunity for commercial businesses to become their own water and sewerage services supplier when the retail market opens to competition from April next year.
FCC Aqualia led-project to convert waste treatment plants into bioenergy factories
Spanish environmental services, infrastructure and water management group FCC is heading up a project to convert waste treatment plants into bioenergy factories.
£100m+ Welsh hydro scheme gets go-ahead for underground grid connection
Glyn Rhonwy pumped hydro scheme developer SPH has been granted planning permission for an underground grid connection for the facility.
United Utilities continues to accelerate AMP6 investment programme
United Utilities is continuing to accelerate its AMP6 investment programme, according to its latest trading update published this morning.
Quality of UK water environment continues to rise
New reports published by the Environment Agency on regulation, pollution and waste show that pollution incidents from water companies are falling while the quality of the water environment continues to rise.
World Bank Big Data challenge includes global water issues
The World Bank has launched an innovation challenge to develop big data solutions to strengthen climate change resilience, including global water issues.
White House OSTP launches partnership to harness global data for climate change resilience
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), World Resources Institute (WRI), U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and a network of partners have launched the Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness (PREP) to help communities, companies and investors use data to improve climate resilience planning.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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