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What is on the horizon in the utility industry 2021
As a society we can now see some light at the end of the tunnel with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we consider a return to normality it is a useful time to focus on some of the future challenges we are likely to face in the utility market, especially if you are intending […]
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Tips to stay safe and avoid utility strikes post Covid 19 lockdown!
What happened during UK lockdown? According to information published by the Energy Networks Association there has been a welcome reduction in third party damage to buried electricity cables. This is in part due to the UK lockdown impacting construction sites with excavations limited and overall activity decreased. As you would expect less excavation = less […]
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The hidden cost of utility strikes
Many people are aware of the legislation surrounding safe excavation, underpinned by the requirement to have a comprehensive and up to date set of utility records available to site staff when they are excavating. But we still hear lots of stories of utility strikes associated with an absence of any records…. What is often overlooked […]
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How Premier Energy can support Highways projects
We work with many clients operating in public and private sector housing, construction and infrastructure markets. We regularly provide consultancy services on significant infrastructure projects such as the A14 improvements, HS2 and Viking Link (the new electricity interconnector between the UK & Denmark). We offer a range of services essential to the planning and successful […]
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What you need to know about GS6
In place to protect us, Health & Safety Regulations are of particular importance for those whose jobs involve working around utilities. Here we look at Avoiding Danger from Overhead Power Lines Guidance Note (GS6). What does Avoiding Danger from Overhead Power Lines Guidance Note (GS6) cover? Every year, a number of people are killed or […]
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Updated Guidance on the Connection Offer Expenses Regulation
Please be advised that Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSE) will be extending Connection Offer Expenses (formerly A&D fees) to demand customers on Wednesday 14th November 2018. For information regarding these changes – read our briefing sheet
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