This work represents a good start but we want to see companies go further. Although some companies are cautious around the concept of cross-sector information sharing, there is a palpable appetite from most for further progress in this area.<\/p>\n

The engagement phase of our project is almost complete, and we plan to publish a report in Summer 2017. The report will consider the case for vulnerability information sharing between water and energy companies by identifying the benefits, opportunities and challenges, as well as shining a light on positive cross-sector work already taking place.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in this work or in engaging with us further, please contact vulnerability@ofgem.gov.uk<\/strong> or ukrn@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk<\/strong>. For further information on UKRN please contact sophie.richings@ofcom.org.uk<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Data sharing across water and energy to support consumers in vulnerable situations \u2013 a project update Published: 6th April 2017 The regulators of the UK Regulators Network (UKRN) want to ensure that regulated companies effectively support and meet the needs of those consumers who may find themselves in vulnerable circumstances. Cross-sectoral work with this aim […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3120,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n