SPOTLIGHT: is innovation making a difference for energy consumers?

This spotlight will be exploring the energy sector, where we will be sharing opinion pieces, case studies and other social media activity to explore the question ‘Is innovation making a difference for energy consumers?’ With a focus on the energy market, we will be exploring the opportunities that comes with innovation, but also addressing some issues that are often highlighted in the media and tackling some of the myths.

Be sure to follow the discussion throughout the week and keep up-to-date with the hashtag #bizdebate. And check in each morning for new articles and case studies (below) from businesses across the country.

Blogs

Week 2

Tuesday

Electricity North West: Meeting energy challenges with network innovation

First Utility: Rekindling trust in energy with technology and innovation

Monday

Npower case study: Helping people heat and eat

Smart meters: innovation at what cost? Which? explores

EDF energy: Innovating the energy industry

Week 1

Monday

Can innovation help save energy customers money? David Bird of E.ON asks

CBI: What can technology do for energy consumers?

Tuesday

What does it mean to be an energy consumer in the 21st century? Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Executive, Smart Energy GB

How can innovation help consumers reduce their energy use? Steve Malkin, CEO Planet First and founder of The Planet Mark

Wednesday

‘Use less, waste less’: Ann Robinson, Director of consumer policy at USwitch explores the benefits of innovation in the energy sector

With so many new products, is innovation actually making a difference? asks Paul Blacklock of Calor Gas

Have your say @bizdebate or let us know what you think in the comments below