July 2010

Latest results from the RPI-X Factor polls

28 July 2010

Here are the latest running results from our poll to see which finalists will perform in the final of RPI-X Factor, Gemserv and Utility Week's industry fundĀ­raiser for City Gateway and Tourettes Action.. The results are taken from the scores... ...more »

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Smart meters are evil ...

28 July 2010

according to this website from across the Atlantic. Lets hope we can learn lessons from the California experience before our rollout begins.... ...more »

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Nuclear deterrent: Fog grenades

20 July 2010 | Brendan Coyne

Protecting nuclear plant from terrorist attack is a key concern for security services and with German courts recently ruling that hijacked planes cannot be shot down, regional authorities in the country have decided to take the law into their own hands - by... ...more »

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Only you can pick the best utility rock stars - vote now

16 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

From now until 30 July, you can vote for your favourite utility bands in RPI-X Factor, Gemserv and Utility Week's industry fundĀ­raiser for City Gateway and Tourettes Action.The utility industry is full of weekend rock stars and secret singers. But... ...more »

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Can you name the date of this EDF logo?

15 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

I spotted this battered old logo down an alleyway on holiday in France. Does anybody know when this would have been from?... ...more »

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RPI-X Factor: The Other Dances

15 July 2010

The Other Dances is the latest band to enter  RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv. They play original melodic rock pop and hail from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. We'll be opening the polls... ...more »

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RPI- X Factor entry: Edge of Liberty

15 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

Edge of Liberty from EDF Energy is  the latest band to enter  RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv. We'll be opening the polls tomorrow. But that's not to stop you discussing your favourites, here or... ...more »

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Lostaura

15 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

Lostaura is the latest band to enter  RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv. Two of the band work for EDF Energy.We'll be opening the polls tomorrow. But that's not to stop you discussing your favourites,... ...more »

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RPI-X Factor entry: The Red Sticks

15 July 2010

The Red Sticks are the latest band to enter RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv.The band describe themselves thus: "The Red Sticks play ultimate rhythm & blues and rock n roll, with a dash of punk, glam... ...more »

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RPI-X Factor entry: The Elexon Band Project

15 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

The Elexon Band Project are the latest band to enter  RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv.Steve from the band said: "ELEXON has quite a number of keen musicians in its ranks, covering a whole range... ...more »

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Solar panels come of age

12 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

Householders with a hankering for renewable but put off by the ugliness of large solar panels could find these Italian solar tiles almost as much of a boon as the Feed in Tariff. These small panels fitted into traditional-style interlocking... ...more »

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RPI-X Factor entry: Crowded Scouse

07 July 2010 | Annabel Andrews

Crowded Scouse is the latest band to enter  RPI-X Factor, the utility battle of the bands organised by Gemserv. The group is a five piece tribute to Crowded House and they've been going for 10 years. The band is a... ...more »

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US northeast suffering power outages in heatwave

07 July 2010

Parts of the US are suffering under a heatwave and it has put such a strain on the electricity network that there have been power cuts, for example in Staten Island and Philadelphia. High loads from air conditioning working overtime is... ...more »

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