Keynote conversation 1: Water Poverty and the Social Contract
Chair: Kathryn Rathouse
In
this keynote session Jess Cook from NEA and Iain McGuffog from Bristol
Water will discuss water poverty as an issue connected with water
labelling, water metering, water efficiency and the hydro-social
contract in general. They will explore how reducing water poverty is
contingent on integrated perspectives, programmes, and policies across
the water sector and beyond. The session aims to bring a range of
perspectives from inside and outside the water sector, including
consumer organisations, organisations working with customers with
affordability issues, and the energy sector.
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Jess Cook
National Energy Action
Jess
Cook is Project Development Manager at National Energy Action and
responsible for leading the 'People Living in Water Poverty and Fuel
Poverty' work programme. This programme is funded by Northumbrian Water
and aims to establish a formal definition of water poverty, understand
the links between water poverty and fuel poverty and align policy and
practical action to make a difference for customers struggling to pay,
or at risk of struggling to pay, their energy and water bills. The final
goal is eradicating water poverty in the UK by 2030.
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Ian McGuffog
Bristol Water
Director
of Strategy & Regulation Iain McGuffog took up the post of Director
of Strategy and Regulation at Bristol Water and joined its Executive
team in October 2017. Iain heads up the strategy and regulatory
directorate and shapes the long-term strategy for Bristol Water as well
as the PR19 business plan. With more than 15 years’ sector experience,
Iain joined Bristol Water from Ofwat, where he was Director, Strategy
and Planning. Before this, Iain was Chief Economist at South West Water.
Prior to the water sector, Iain built up experience as both a
Management Accountant and Economist in the chemical, consumer
electronics and rail sectors. He brings with him a wealth of experience
and expertise in economic regulation, economic analysis, business
planning and market strategy.
Iain has an extensive track record of
focusing on long term outcomes, including through three water price
reviews, that balanced customer, investor, and stakeholder needs.
https://www.bristolwater.co.uk/iain-mcguffog
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