The Future of Utilities Blog

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You will find articles, guides and opinion pieces ranging from actionable tips to reduce your water bills to in-depth analyses on renewable energy trends and speculative subjects like the utilities death spiral.

Lake Water abstraction | Sell your excess water

In the energy market, the idea of exporting electricity to the grid is very common. Businesses can purchase commercial solar panels and sell surplus electricity to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. The British water industry is on the verge of allowing businesses to sell drinkable water into the local water network. Businesses…

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Hose watering a garden Rising Block Tariffs | The first smart water tariff

The rollout of smart water meters across the British water network is underway, opening up the possibility of smart water tariffs that actively encourage responsible water usage. The rising block tariff for water supplies is the first example of the water industry adopting smart tariffs. Limited trials of rising block tariffs are currently being conducted…

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Algal bloom Fertiliser Pollution in Rivers

Fertiliser pollution poses a significant threat to the health of the UK’s rivers, with 70% of nitrogen and 25% of phosphorus in UK waters attributed to agricultural runoff. The idyllic River Wye has become a globally renowned case where nutrient runoff from intensive poultry farming has led to severe ecological damage, including a 90% loss…

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Gone bust Business water suppliers going bust

The principal idea behind the deregulated business water industry is that private companies can apply for a retail licence and compete with other suppliers to offer water services. Without business water suppliers, water companies are a natural monopoly, compelling customers to pay water bills issued by their local water company. Introducing competition among suppliers enhances…

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Storm sewage Sewage pollution in rivers

“The most recent wastewater discharge data indicates that Thames Water diverted sewage directly into the River Mole for 920 hours in 2023. This is equivalent to 38 days, or almost 10% of the year.” Over the past decade, the British water indu stry has been sleepwalking into murky waters. A growing proportion of domestic sewage…

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Energy efficiency tips for businesses Energy efficiency tips for businesses

In today’s business landscape, energy efficiency isn’t just an environmental responsibility—it’s a strategic move to significantly reduce costs. This article unveils five low-cost, high-impact tips designed to reduce your gas and electricity consumption. We’ve backed each recommendation with facts and figures from scientific research to demonstrate the savings you can expect. Each of our tips…

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