The energy and water sectors need to make a transformative shift to decarbonise, expand and upgrade ageing infrastructure, harnessing the latest technological advancements. This shift presents a huge opportunity to inject fresh, diverse talent into the utilities workforce through a surge in green tech jobs and skills. Our latest report, funded by the Hg Foundation, examines the opportunities and challenges that green tech jobs and skills present to the energy and water sectors.
Pollution problems are deeper and more complex than simple narratives suggest. Sustainability First's outgoing communications lead, Clare Davidson, seeks views on causes and solutions.
This consultation from Ofgem on regional energy planning offers great opportunities to develop a place-based approach to decarbonising the energy sector. There is significant potential for this regional framework to help better coordinate activity between different actors at a local level. Not only could this help to build democratic legitimacy, but also minimise risks and maximise benefits to consumers and communities from the energy transition.
Ahead of the Environment Agency’s consultation, Associate Martin Hurst makes the case for a fundamental reset on how water company performance for the environment is assessed. This article first appeared in The Water Report
In response to Ofgem's call for input on affordability in the domestic retail market, we highlight that debt is increasing. We propose solutions, but stress that we face an enduring problem of energy poverty and debt that predates the energy and cost of living crises. A whole-system approach is needed to deliver affordable energy for all.
In our latest response to Ofwat, Associate Zoe McLeod argues for a cross sector behaviour change campaign in water, that would help consumers adapt to and mitigate climate change, and develop a more sustainable way of living. We also recommend the creation of an independent, not for profit central delivery body.
This consultation is about the future of the retail price cap and how it might evolve as part of the wider move to more time of use tariffs. We welcome the thoughtful discussion of the issues around future price protection in a world where consumers need to be more flexible in using energy. But we are disappointed at the failure to engage with the Economy 7 customers
The REMA options being considered represent not just potential opportunity for consumers but also many potential risks. In this consultation we continue to urge DESNZ, Ofgem and the NESO to ensure fair outcomes for end-users.
We support principles to enable fair default tariffs for different household segments. But first DESNZ and Ofgem must fix wider challenges in retail markets including affordability and debt problems experienced by many energy customers; flaws in the price cap and smart meter roll-out; consumer protection and the uptake of low carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles.
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