15
May
2017
The new deregulated water market offers clubs a host of opportunities, says water industry technologist Matthew Middleton.
A few years ago, Scotland became the first country in the world to open its water industry to competition. This meant non-domestic customers would no longer be able to purchase water from their local water company. Instead water services would be supplied through new organisations called Water Retailers. In turn, Water Retailers could purchase water at wholesale prices and, in theory, pass on discounted water tariffs. Customers would also be able to switch supplier in search of better services and prices – comparing the market. England has followed this model....Please LOGIN to read the full article.
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