Top stories today (£) 💰 Ofwat-style mechanism for ED3 would reduce reliance on re-openers https://lnkd.in/ejuSfMRx Borrowing a financial mechanism from Ofwat for the ED3 price control would help reduce reliance on re-openers, Energy UK has suggested. The trade body is calling for the introduction of an adaptive pathway planning framework, which was a feature of PR24, to force distribution network operators (DNOs) to provide “significantly more detail in their business plans” to negate the need for re-openers. ⚡ National Grid makes 30 tweaks to controversial scheme https://lnkd.in/e-sUKU2s National Grid has tabled 30 changes to its Norwich to Tilbury network upgrade. The scheme’s project director Simon Pepper told Utility Week that the tweaks are a result of National Grid’s efforts to put community feedback “at the heart” of the upgrade. Changes along the 112 mile route include repositioning the alignment of sections of overhead line and removing pylons in specific locations. 🚿 Water company fines will not be ringfenced for restoring waterways https://lnkd.in/esTurevB Fines collected from water companies will not be ringfenced for restoring local waterways, despite calls from politicians and environment groups. MPs voted against an amendment to the Water (Special Measures) Bill, which would have seen millions of pounds pumped into the existing Water Restoration Fund.
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Top stories today 📰 Weekend press: Water firm seizes stake in Devon sewage protester’s home over unpaid bills https://buff.ly/3Rk8zX5 In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, South West Water has taken a legal stake in a customer’s home after she withheld bill payments in protest over sewage dumping, while ScottishPower’s chief executive has urged the next government to “tackle head-on” the issues holding back the UK’s green transition. Elsewhere, there are plans to build 20 mini reactors across the UK. 💷 Set out CfD budgets three years ahead, parties urged https://buff.ly/3VhyDDp The next government should set minimum Contract for Difference (CfD) budgets three years in advance and commission an annual progress report on grid connections from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the REA has urged. ❄ UK went entire winter without calling on backup generators https://buff.ly/45eT7Bf National Grid ESO went the entire winter without calling on backup generators to provide additional power in times of system stress. It is the first time in four years that the ESO has gone an entire winter without issuing a system notice. 🤔 Will GB Energy popularity embolden Labour? https://buff.ly/3xaJO8G If the polls are to be believed then come 5 July The Labour Party will form a government with a healthy majority. We have very little hard detail on what a Keir Starmer administration - or Labour's GB Energy plan - will actually do. Yet despite the lack of detail, GB Energy is proving popular among voters and could embolden the administration to push it further.
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Which way will the Thames Water situation go? Does it open up other models for the sector? For a wider view of recent history and the 'financialisation' of the sector please see my article: https://lnkd.in/eP3p6JS4 #waterindustry #money #environment #environmentalservices #water
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EPA Announces $20M+ for Vermont Water Infrastructure Upgrades! 💧 The EPA has allocated $20.91 to Vermont for vital water infrastructure upgrades, part of a historic $50 billion investment under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding focuses on: ✅ Replacing lead pipes ✅ Addressing PFAS contamination ✅ Fixing water main breaks ✅ Improving climate resilience A majority of the funds will benefit disadvantaged communities through grants or forgivable loans. Funds flow via the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, ensuring long-term impact. 💡 More Resources: Visit https://ow.ly/Vaze50UBoPG to learn more! Let’s secure clean, safe water for all of Vermont! 🌎 #WaterInfrastructure #CleanWater #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #Vermont #EPA #CSS
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Great article explaining what's in the pipeline for the UK water industry, and why ☔🌞 https://lnkd.in/esXEd2f7
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A world without water infrastructure would be a world that looks nothing like the one we live in. Dams, channels, pipes, regulators are assets that allow us to harness water and get it to where it’s needed - farmers, power-generators, communities and the environment. We manage $2.1 billion worth of assets and need to look after them. Find why and how here https://lnkd.in/g6cxvTGz
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Helping communities access resources and funding to improve critical infrastructure, like drinking water systems, is essential for building safer and stronger communities. The Indigenous applicant guide helps provide information on how to access financial support: https://ow.ly/wcZT50UjTlq
Building more homes means building and reinforcing the infrastructure that supports them. The federal government is investing $1B to support critical infrastructure in communities across the country. Communities with infrastructure projects that support homes – such as drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure – can apply today: https://lnkd.in/eTBdjz7W
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Having a "Plan B" in place is crucial in case your oversight Board says “no” to an electric, water, wastewater, gas, or broadband rate increase. A rate increase may not be your only option. Here’s some approaches to use in your “Plan B”. https://lnkd.in/g3dt-QTF
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Discover the Live Riser Leak Detection System by Live Building Systems! This smart water grid helps you find and repair leaks, monitor water consumption, and report issues within minutes. Learn how it works, its benefits, and how to engage with our system. Key Benefits: Real-time Leak Detection Water Consumption Monitoring Quick Issue Reporting Financial Incentives: Qualify for tax rebates, financing, and incentives from the US Government, HUD, Enterprise Green, NYSERDA, and more. #WaterLeakDetection #LiveRiserLeakDetection #RealTimeMonitoring #SmartWaterGrid #GreenBuilding #SustainableLiving #NYSERDA #USGovernmentIncentives #HUDIncentives
