UTILITY WEEK | DECEMBER 2020 |
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Contents
The Review 6
Impact Analysis 8
Tight supply margin; 'greenwashing' backlash; net zero roadmap
Voices of the Future 10
Young energy professionals set out their agenda for the industry
Build back better 14
A green recovery beckons
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Customers
Talking points 26
Comment by James Wallin; more
energy mutualisation coming
Interview 27
Emma Clancy, CEO, CCW
Opinion 28
Greg Jackson, CEO,
Octopus Energy
Analysis 29
Switching campaign
had lasting effect
Interview 30
Adam Scorer, CEO,
National Energy Action
Tech Talk 31
CCH Tagetik
Operational Excellence
Analysis 32
EV charging trial for London
Analysis 34
Digitalising field forces
Tech Talk 37
ULC Technologies
Event 38
Utility Week Live Online
Analysis 41
Switchgear for green gas
Tech Talk 41
Echo Star Mobile
Events calendar 42
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Policy & Regulation
Talking points 17
Comment from David Blackman;
the news in numbers
Interview 18
Regina Finn, chair, LCCC
Analysis 20
Will the Innovation Fund
make a splash?
Analysis 24
Ofwat furious at CMA verdict