Features

UK

  1. Is the new planning regime fit for purpose?

    UK | John Qualtrough

    Energy project developers are being forced to operate under the new planning regime before it is fit for purpose, says... ...more »

  2. A greenprint for water

    UK | Andrew Mylius

    Water companies face the seemingly impossible task of drastically reducing carbon emissions while consumption and quality standards are rising. Andrew... ...more »

  3. Renewable support mechanisms around the world

    UK | Mark Rowe and Keith Nuthall

    Different green energy incentives are being tried and tested around the world. Mark Rowe and Keith Nuthall compare and contrast.... ...more »

  4. How the CCS levy might work in practice

    UK | Dominic Maclaine

    The government is proposing a levy to fund the development of carbon capture and storage technology. Dominic Maclaine looks at... ...more »

Europe

  1. Zero-carbon electricity by 2050: what generators need

    Europe | Hans ten Berge

    Europe's electricity could be carbon neutral by 2050, but Hans ten Berge says renewables need a proper carbon price, not... ...more »

  2. Customer service on the continent

    Europe | Keith Nuthall

    How does customer service vary across Europe? We asked expats to compare utilities in their adopted countries with the service... ...more »

  3. Hopes and fears for Copenhagen climate change talks

    Europe | Roger Milne

    The climate change summit in Copenhagen next week is the most ambitious yet. There is literally the world to play... ...more »

  4. 2009 Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook shows only two global giants remain

    Europe | Annabel Andrews

    Only two of the world's 'big five' global water giants still deserve the moniker, according to this year's Pinsent Masons... ...more »

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Interviews

  1. Ofwat chief Regina Finn to launch review of water regulation

    Interviews | Janet Wood

    Now is the time for a thorough review of regulation and competition in the water sector, Ofwat chief executive Regina... ...more »

  2. A contractor's view on delivering 2010-15: interview with Charles Morrison, Morrison Utility Services

    Interviews | Janet Wood

    Morrison chief executive Charles Morrison tells Janet Wood what it's going to take to deliver success on the ground in... ...more »

Utility Engineering

  1. What's your view on your vehicles? VIDEO TESTS

    Utility Engineering

    For many utility workers out in the field the vehicle is everything: mobile office, workshop, storeroom and canteen. So the... ...more »

  2. Steam turbine delivers 52MW capacity boost at Wilton

    Utility Engineering

    Sembcorp UK will boost capacity at Wilton Power Station by 52MW. The firm is to invest £20 million in a... ...more »