Ofgem has already outlined ts intention to include EDTF recommendations in several regulatory position papers and is seeking further views from the industry.
Unlocking the potential of asset data for smarter network operation and step changes in efficiency relies on achieving a universal asset language. This detailed report sets out the benefits that ISO 55000 can bring to companies with smart utility aspirations.
There has been much talk of the need for the utilities sector to make better use of the huge amount of data at its disposal. However, this opportunity must be balanced with the increasing sensitivity of the public about how their data is handled, writes Gemserv’s head of digital transformation, Edward Williams.
The energy system is being hindered by poor quality, inaccurate or missing data, while crucial information is often restricted or hard to find, a new report has concluded. The Energy Data Taskforce has today issued its five recommendations to modernise the sector’s approach to digitalisation.
The first step towards the data architecture needed for a shared systems future is "to let go of the control of data," according to Samir Rahim, chief information officer of water retail market operator MOSL.
A government report has revealed large discrepancies between theoretical levels of energy being used in British households and actual consumption rates.
With more and more assets joining or replacing existing infrastructure, the challenges are mounting in terms of being able to accurately map which assets exist and their precise location.
The Labour party’s energy spokesman, Alan Whitehead, told the House of Commons launch of the new report, "ReDesigning Regulation: Powering from the Future", that current regulatory arrangements look "very creaky and outdated" given the rapid changes that the industry is undergoing.
Energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry has launched a new taskforce charged with unlocking the value of energy data to drive innovation and lower bills for consumers.