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Community Wheatley Broad Road, Bacton, Suffolk IP14 4HN Tel: 01449 781001 www.wheatleysolutions.co.uk www.wheatleyinsights.co.uk Leading specialists in our field, Wheatley have been intrinsic to UK utilities metering for 25 years. Wheatley ensure solutions reflect and anticipate market needs, meaning we play a business-critical role for our customers and are integral to the UK's smart meter roll out. Our solutions include: Market Messaging – Wheatley's proprietary solution is both flexible and robust. It manages Meter Operator (MOP) and Meter Asset Maintainer (MAM) operations for UK electricity, gas and dual-fuel supply. Asset Management – An industry specific tool proven to offer robust control of metering assets. This solution incorporates all industry and operational requirements needed to deliver efficient and accurate asset management and portfolio optimisation and return, with options to receive industry flows and other bilateral exchanges. Water Retail Market – Assisting the needs of a competitive market Wheatley offer a supply point identification and asset location app as well as relationship management solution for the UK's water Wholesalers and Retailers. Our applications have a range of hosting options and are designed to quickly scale to changing customer requirements. To find out more please visit our website or get in touch. 30 | 30TH NOVEMBER - 6TH DECEMBER 2018 | UTILITY WEEK Running separate systems for Dual Fuel Meter Exchanges? 91 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London W1G 0EF Tel: 0203 538 0911 MATS from Cloud KB seamlessly combines gas and electric data, so our customers need only one system to manage all industry flows, no matter in what format they arrive. MATS is a modular system providing: • Smart Meter Commissioning • Inventory Management • Asset Tracking for MAPs and MOAs • Work Order Handling • Industry Dataflow Management – RGMA & DTN MATS is designed for the future, with SMETS2 capability built in. Cloud KB combines energy sector experience with the innovations of cloud computing to offer a truly unique way to meet the changing demands of energy market participants. For more information visit cloudkb.co.uk or call us on 0203 538 0911. DON'T MISS Policy Forum for Wales Keynote Seminar Priorities for energy policy: the future for major projects, renewables and community energy 4 December 2018, Cardiff This seminar will bring together policymakers with key stakeholders to discuss priorities for energy policy in Wales – including major energy projects and supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector. The agenda includes a keynote addresses from Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Welsh Government, and Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Member, House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee. It will be an opportunity to consider the implications for future major energy projects in Wales in light of the UK Government's decision to not support the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project and the announcement of the Wylfa power plant deal. Delegates will also examine the current policy framework for renewable energy and consider strategies that will be required to meet the Welsh Government's target of sourcing 70 per cent of Wales' energy requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030. For further information, and to book online, go to: www.policyforumforwales.co.uk/book/energy-in-Wales-18 Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar: The future for UK ports 31 January 2019, London This seminar will be a timely opportunity to discuss priorities for the port sector as the UK prepares to leave the EU – examining issues for policy, technology and infrastructure, and the future of trade and competition. There will be keynote contributions from Roger Hargreaves, Director, Maritime, Department for Transport; Nick Francis, Senior Study Adviser, National Infrastructure Commission; Charlie Elphicke MP, Member, House of Commons Treasury Select Committee; and Alan Brown MP. For further information, and to book online, go to: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/book/UK-ports-19 The Consumer Debt Conference 28 February 2019, Birmingham Now in its 11th year, the Utility Week Consumer Debt Conference is the only dedicated event for credit, debt, billing and collections professionals within the electricity, gas, & water sectors, bringing together 120+ industry leaders every year. For regulators, consumer services, data, financial, debt management and collection departments and professionals & stakeholders in the utilities' industry. Consumer Debt conference is the main source of knowledge, exchange of expertise and the meeting point for professionals in the sector with leading speakers, lively discussions and debates, innovative topics and collaborative workshops. For further information, and to book online, go to: uw-event.co.uk/consumerdebt Energy Customer Conference 17 January 2019, Birmingham The energy sector is undergoing significant disruption with the implementation of new regulation and the digitisation of the customer experience. Our 2019 conference will equip you with the knowledge and tools required to successfully provide an energy market and services that work for all consumers. Attend this conference to: • Design effective communication strategies to revolutionise customer relationships • Have your say on the changing energy landscape in interactive breakout sessions • Explore the implications of the latest energy price regulations and licence review with Ofgem • Gain practical insights from Scottish Power on digital transformation to enhance customer experience • Build engagement, create trust and improve service standards for vulnerable customers • Network & collaborate with industry leaders to share knowledge on developing successful partnerships For further information, go to: uw-event.co.uk/energycustomer2019

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