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Energy Innovation Centre Autumn newsletter
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EIC drives networks to collaborate on customer experience
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Last month, the UK’s energy distribution networks moved a step closer towards greater strategic collaboration on customer experience at our latest innovation summit.
The event, which took place in London, brought together representatives from Electricity North West, National Grid Gas, Northern Gas Networks, Northern Powergrid,
SGN, SP Energy Networks, SSE Power Distribution
and Wales & West Utilities, industry regulator, Ofgem, DECC and delegates from across the wider sector to explore how the industry might work together to deliver better, fairer, more accurate and responsive proactive customer service.
Opening the summit, Ofgem chief executive, Dermot Nolan, told delegates: “Through RIIO we have put in place customer incentives to encourage the energy networks to serve consumers better, and we’re delighted to see evidence that these measures are working.
Click here to read more and view images from the event
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Shaping innovation in the energy sector
2014/15 marked a step-change in the evolution of the EIC.
Our dedicated team facilitated approximately £4 million of investment into innovation projects and generated 252 new leads, 16 electricity innovation projects, 13 gas innovation projects and 2 cross-utility projects.
We have also developed and proved the strategic collaborative innovation model that has delivered the potentially game-changing Futurewave prototype.
To find out more about our work and our growth ambitions for the future, review our 2014/15 annual report
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EIC talks innovation at Utility Week Congress
Denise Massey and chairman, Mark Horsley are speaking at Utility Week Congress tomorrow.
The event, which is taking place in Birmingham, will see leaders from the UK’s water, gas and electricity sectors come together to discuss investment and regulation, customer and communications, asset management, network strategy, data and innovation.
Find out more here
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BSDS 2015 Event: How investable are innovative Cleantech SMEs?
As part of the BSDS 2015, Flanders Cleantech Association (FCA) is hosting a debate discussing ‘How investable are innovative Cleantech SMEs?’ on Monday 19th October.
SMEs from across Europe will have the chance to join in the pitch and discussions with investors, SMEs, corporates and banks.If you would like to attend this event, please contact us on 0151 340 8040.
Click here to find out more
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Engineering our future
We are currently recruiting for two exciting graduate vacancies within our Ellesmere Port office.
We are looking to hire two talented graduate engineers to join our technical team. These opportunities will suit candidates who have an innovative spirit and a talent for identifying new technologies and innovative SMEs.
Click here for details of how to apply
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New guide to funding sources for energy innovation
Are you interested in UK public funding sources available for energy innovation? Take a look at the new guide released by Innovate UK, DECC and Ofgem.
This guide gives a summary of the principal sources of UK innovation business-orientated funding for energy: Innovate UK, DECC and Ofgem. It also gives a details comparison, providing guidance on how the respective funding sources can be accessed.
Access the guide here
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