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UTILITY WEEK | 15TH - 21ST JULY 2016 | 5  Speakers and delegates debated the future of energy investment, security of supply, policy and renewables at the Utility Week Energy Summit 2016 last week. Speakers included energy minister Andrea Leadsom (left) and Centrica chief executive Iain Conn. Angus MacNeil (right) was also a panellist at the event, discussing his concerns about the dependency of the renewables industry on Brexit negotiations. Videos of Leadsom and MacNeil are available to watch on the Utility Week website and YouTube channel. 12 The number of energy suppliers that have increased their fixed deal prices in the wake of Brexit. WATER Severn Trent cracks down on illegal use of fire hydrants Severn Trent Water has launched a clampdown on illegal use of its 300,000 fire hydrants across the Midlands, which it said is causing discolouration of water. Since the beginning of 2016, Severn Trent has successfully investigated 50 instances of illegal use of fire hydrants. Some of these investigations have led to formal cautions and in some circumstances criminal prosecutions. Severn Trent has also joined up with Aquam Water Services to ensure that all authorised standpipes are painted bright green and feature the Severn Trent and Aquam logos, making it easier to spot unauthorised use. Severn Trent's water fittings senior technician Dan Littlewood said: "Companies and individuals that use our hydrants illegally can cause significant problems, including discolouration in our customers' water because they simply don't care about what their actions might result in. "When we work with official users of our hydrants, which range from fire and rescue services to housebuilders, we make sure they're aware that they can have a very real impact on our customers' lives and we can educate them on how to use them properly." Severn Trent Water is also calling on customers to be its eyes and ears by looking out for unauthorised use of fire hydrants, and notifying the company if they spot a hydrant being used illegally. "Delaying or failing to take appropriate steps will increase the costs and risks for all UK nations arising from the changing climate." Lord Krebs, chairman of the Committee on Climate Change's adaptation sub-committee. UK will not hit its climate change targets, says National Grid The UK is falling behind on its climate change targets, National Grid has warned. In only one of the four scenarios laid out in its Future Energy Scenarios report is Britain on track to meet its commit- ment to reduce emissions to 80 per cent of 1990 levels by 2050. Under none of the four scenarios does the country meet its target to produce 15 per cent of all energy from renewable sources by 2020. According to the document, Britain will find it increasingly difficult to meet emissions targets through the decarbonisation of the power sector, which has been relied upon up until now. Analysis, p20. Source: National Grid 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 300 250 200 150 100 Carbon intensity of electricity generation (gCO2/kWh) 50 0 -50 Consumer Power Gone Green No Progression Slow Progression