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Policy & Regulation
Analysis
T
he new premium reports written for
Utility Week members this year have
ranged from our high-level CEO Insight
series, through to an appraisal of the reality
of delivering subsidy-free renewables.
Here are some of the highlights from the
UW 2018 calendar – all available to read on
our website, utilityweek.co.uk
Flex
October saw the first issue of Flex, Utility
Week's new quarterly publication highlight-
ing technological change within the indus-
try. As part of our cultural transformation
theme, in this first issue, for example, we
look at whether new technology is driving
better customer engagement. Is auto-switch-
ing the next big thing? And can virtual and
augmented reality technology really pro-
vide the answer to the skills crisis? We also
"download" the 16 apps that no utility firm
should be without and for those undergoing
transformation there are nuggets of advice
too from National Grid's chief information
and digital officer, Adriana Karaboutis. Look
out for Flex2 on February 15. The first issue
is available at: https://utilityweek.co.uk/
flex-issue-1-october-2018/
Guide to Utilities 2018
In October we produced the first Utility Week
Guide to Utilities 2018. The guide provides an
essential introduction to the complex work-
ings of the energy and water markets – how
they operate, how they are regulated, the
leading companies, and key individuals.
https://utilityweek.co.uk/
guide-utilities-2018/
Reports
CEO Insight 2018
In September we published the findings
from the second iteration of our new regular
research survey with industry chief execu-
tives. Complemented by more than dozen
major interviews, it provides a comprehen-
sive stocktake of industry leaders' sentiment
on the major issues of the day, from the econ-
omy, regulations and Brexit.
Blockchain
One of the reoccurring themes of the year
has been blockchain and what its impact will
be on the energy sector. In June, Utility Week
published an exclusive Foresight report to
answer those questions. Peer-to-peer trading,
instant switching and EV charging were
among the applications we investigated.
https://utilityweek.co.uk/blockchain-
applications-priorities-uk-energy-system/
EV-tariffs
With the burgeoning EV market, we explored
the opportunities for UK energy suppliers
with a series of in-depth interviews with
retailers about their strategies including,
Ecotricity, Eon, Good Energy and Ovo.
https://utilityweek.co.uk/
company-insights-electric-vehicle-tariffs/
Subsidy-free renewables
This exclusive Foresight report explores
whether the end goal of achieving subsidy-
free renewables is fact or fiction? Can it ever
happen? Is it even desirable?
https://utilityweek.co.uk/subsidy-free-
renewable-energy-commercial-reality-
government-fantasy/
Making the best of Brexit
Among the myriad of uncertainties in the
sector – exiting the EU is one of the biggest.
In July we took an in-depth look at how exit-
ing the EU could impact energy companies.
https://utilityweek.co.uk/
exclusive-report-making-best-brexit/
Home energy services
Home services may offer energy suppliers the
path they need to overcome squeezed retail
margins and high customer churn. But who's
moving to capitalise on this opportunity, and
what do their business plans look like?
https://utilityweek.co.uk/home-services-
new-lease-life-energy-suppliers/
There's much more
on utilityweek.co.uk
Throughout the year Utility Week has been enriching
the knowledge of members with an additional range of
specialist resources, in-depth guides and a brand new
technology quarterly called Flex.
IN THIS ISSUE
Is auto-switching a big deal?
National Grid's Adriana Karaboutis
finds her North Star
e 16 apps changing utilities
Checking out mixed reality
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Produced in association with Microsoft
UK Utilities A-Z
All these reports are located under the
"Resources" drop down menu, where you
can also find a revamped Utilities A-Z, which
brings all of our overage of companies in an
easy to search facility.
https://utilityweek.co.uk/company/
For membership contact Peter Bissell:
peterbissell@fav-house.com
