People & Skills
Gas
Power professionals content, report finds
Almost half of power professionals are happier now than three years ago, according to the findings of the second annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) - the world's largest energy recruitment and employment trends report.
People & Skills
Carmedy joins SGN
Mick Carmedy has been appointed chief financial officer at SGN.
Power
Apprentices graduate from ENW’s apprenticeship programme
Eight apprentices at Electricity North West will embark on a career in the power sector after completing a three-year apprenticeship scheme.
Power
One year anniversary for Skills Strategy
Employers from UK gas and power companies have supported the Energy and Utilities Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy during its inaugural year.
Power
Crouch joins Burns & McDonnell
James Crouch will lead a team of engineers responsible for the engineering and design of future networks for network owners and developers after being appointed by Burns & McDonnell.
People & Skills
New president for BEAMA
Patrick Caiger-Smith has been appointed as president of BEAMA.
People & Skills
New ADE deputy director awarded OBE
The incoming deputy director of the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has been awarded an OBE for services to energy efficiency in the New Year's Honours list.
People & Skills
Communities benefit from SSEN’s resilience fund
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) is helping communities across the north of Scotland through its Resilient Communities Fund.
Gas
National Grid targeting fuel poverty
More than 9,000 homes are set to benefit from the first payments from National Grid's £150 million Warm Homes Fund.
Power
Graduates start work at UK Power Networks
Eighteen graduates have started work with Britain's biggest electricity distributor - UK Power Networks.
People & Skills
New apprentices taken on by Electricity North West
Future engineers from across the North West have started a career with Electricity North West after embarking on a four-year apprenticeship scheme.
People & Skills
New street works video highlights best practice
A training film designed to support safe and efficient practice during street works has been released.
People & Skills
SSEN apprentices complete scheme
Fourteen Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) apprentices have graduated after successfully completing SSE's Power Networks Craftsperson Apprenticeship.
Gas
Brits put faith in reliability of power networks during winter
Figures released by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) show that the majority (59%) of people think that the reliability of the gas and electricity networks means they don't have to prepare for winter as much as they used to.
Gas
Shadow Ministers take part in Denmark energy study tour
A group of UK Shadow Ministers recently visited Denmark where they saw green energy projects and heard from experts on how heat and electricity production are integrated to cope with intermittent renewable electricity.
People & Skills
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoint Barrett
Stephen Barrett has been appointed as strategic client director at the Energy & Utility Skills Group and will also lead the National Skills Academy for Power.
People & Skills
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoint Barrett
Stephen Barrett has been appointed as strategic client director at the Energy & Utility Skills Group and will also lead the National Skills Academy for Power.
Power
National Grid names new system operator chief
National Grid has appointed Fintan Slye, currently chief executive of EirGrid, to run its system operator (SO) business.
People & Skills
Outstanding health and safety recognised at Utility Week Awards 2017
Three weeks left to enter annual awards
Gas
Shortlist revealed for UK Energy Innovation Awards
The Energy Innovation Centre has revealed the shortlist for the UK Energy Innovation Awards 2017.
Gas
Former National Grid chair joins green gas firm
Sir John Parker, the former chair of National Grid, has now been named chairman of Advanced Plasma Power (APP).
Gas
Application window for graduate scheme moves into final days
Just seven days remain for young people from across Wales and the south west of England to apply for a place on Wales & West Utilities' graduate programme.
People & Skills
ETI appoints new chief executive
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has appointed Jonathan Wills as its new chief executive with it immediate effect.
Gas
Skills strategy aims to catalyse infrastructure revolution
The utilities sector's first skills and workforce renewal strategy has been launched to safeguard essential services and delivery of the National Infrastructure Plan.
Gas
WWU invites applications for 2017 apprentice intake
Gas distributor Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is inviting applications for its apprentice programme as part of its long term commitment to recruit from across the area it serves.
Gas
Gas network achieves pinnacle of customer service
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has become the first gas network to be certified for accreditation for helping its vulnerable customers.
Power
Utility Week Stars
Once again, utilities and their partners will gather to celebrate the vital contribution of front line and back office staff, recognising individuals and teams from energy and water businesses.
Power
UKPN boosts protection for vulnerable customers
UK Power Networks has revealed its plan to introduce a new "emergency pack" for vulnerable customers to use in the event of a power cut.
People & Skills
Q&A: training from the top
The training of senior management must not be neglected if the right culture is to be achieved in a company, Ian Dormer, managing director of Rosh Engineering warns.
Gas
Q & A: The smart meter rollout
International engineering solutions company Actavo announced in October last year that it has built on its existing partnership with big six supplier Scottish Power by winning a five-year contract to deliver most of the programme to install smart meters in 1.5 million homes in Scotland.
People & Skills
SSEN recognised for customer service for second year running
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has become the first network operator to meet the requirements of the British Standard Inclusive Service Provision for two years in a row.
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Network Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
After receiving a larger number of superb entries than ever before, the judges have made their final decisions and we are proud to unveil the well-deserved finalists for the Network Awards 2020!