Multiple balances to strike: getting on top of leakages, meeting the demands of industry and consumers, and maintaining sustainability. Getting it right aids economic growth. The “type” of water must also be factored in. For drinking or industrial use also water reuse
Samuel Fox outlining the challenges to combat water scarcity in the U.K. The numbers he’s discussing are high especially the volume of water consumed by industry. He’s also referencing reservoir building, desalination plants & innovations like fog harvesting.
Water scarcity in the U.K.? Doesn’t seem real given the rain we experience but - in essence - it’s about having enough water to meet demand. Samuel Fox of United Utilities is the first keynote speaker for this session.
Great discussion covering existing electricity infrastructure and how to get the best out of for lower prices, renewables, cyber risks and preparing for the 2030 tradition. Phenomenal audience questions. Great stuff 👍
Really looking forward to chairing sessions across resilience, AI, water scarcity, flexibility at the Future of Utilities Summit. Come say hello - always happy to connect with people working on the front line of the UK’s energy and utilities transition.
Tomorrow I’m chairing multiple sessions at the Future of Utilities Summit 2026 - 2 days of big conversations on resilience, AI, water scarcity, flexibility and the future of gas. A crucial moment for the sector.
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