Overview: 

“Change or Die” was the call issued to utilities in the USA from the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in March this year. Such statements garner sensational headlines; in addition we in the UK would argue that we remain ahead of the game in regulating utility companies . . . and yet, is there an element of truth in what he says that could be applied to our own utilities? 

There are so many issues. Huge investments are needed particularly in electricity and water but also to complete the replacement of gas pipeline systems; smarter technology is needed to understand consumer consumption and to deliver accurate bills; innovation has to be supported and funded to deliver smarter systems that work for all stakeholders. Against this background, consumers rightly expect their supplies to be reliable and continuously available.

How can we best deliver the investment in supplies, the smarter systems, and the reliability for all stakeholders, Who pays? How do we get the balance right? How do we ensure that these developments are delivered in a sustainable way? Are such developments achievable and compatible with competition? How will network owners, suppliers, regulators and investors be able to work together to develop, adapt and deliver the utility business model to make our 21st century utility systems work?

Join us for the eighth annual seminar of Utility Regulation where these issues will be addressed together with the annual updates from the CEOs of Ofgem, Ofwat and WICS.

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Key Speakers confirmed:

Alistair Buchanan, CEO, Ofgem

Regina Finn, CEO, Ofwat

Alan Sutherland, Chief Executive,
Water Industry Commission for Scotland

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Speakers:

Basil Scarsella, UK Power Networks
Mark Horsley, Northern Gas Networks
Heidi Mottram OBE, Northumbrian Water
Chris Harris, RWE npower
Dr Tony Ballance, Severn Trent
Rob Verrion, AMP Capital Investors
Tony Smith, Consumer Council for Water
Hannah Nixon, Ofgem
Mark Davidson, Standard & Poor's
Paul Sankey, SEAMS
Richard Postance, Ernst & Young

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For further information please contact Vanessa Webster on 01926 513763 or email vanessa@sbgi.org.uk