John Lewis PLC First in Retail Sector to Apply for Self – Supply Licence
In August 2019, John Lewis PLC became the first UK retailer to apply to Ofwat for a water and sewerage self-supply licence.
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Achieve complete control over water consumption and cost by dealing directly with wholesalers.
The opening of the UK’s water retail market in April 2017 gives non-household customers more choice over where and how they source their water, and - most importantly - the ability to supply themselves.
The Waterscan Water Self-Supply service is designed to provide you with complete control of water consumption and cost by dealing directly with wholesalers to achieve a greater saving, an enhanced service above that of national retailers, total accuracy in billing, and the opportunity to influence the market. Waterscan will navigate the complexities of the market for you, support you in achieving and maintaining your licence and deliver comprehensive management of the administration of self-supplying water to your business.
Uniquely, combining direct access to market data with our extensive water management experience, Waterscan is able to build a robust, tailored and evidence-based strategy. This transparency creates real efficiencies to drive down operational costs, achieve corporate social responsibility goals, and unearth further opportunities for investment in commercially viable infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.
Complete control of water cost and consumption
Reduction in direct costs for water and wastewater services, plus administrative savings
Enhanced service delivery to drive efficiencies
Access to central market database (CMOS) to ensure accurate billing
Voting rights as a market participant, allowing you to directly influence the market
Direct relationships with wholesalers for quicker issue rectification
Hassle-free managed licence application and maintenance
Consolidated billing (including sites not eligible for self-supply in Wales and Northern Ireland)
This service is delivered through two stages, the first of which is to obtain your self-supply licence. Utilising our experience and approved systems, Waterscan will deliver all the licence application requirements on your behalf, working with you to understand and compile the necessary information to achieve success.
Once successful, Waterscan will represent you in market transactions and act as a managing agent to ensure licence compliance and deliver all the services a retailer would and more. Our existing Waterline© software system will be used to supply, receive and, most importantly, validate billing and settlement data; monitor and resolve emergencies and wholesaler issues; and inform the market dataset to reflect reality on the ground – all without taking a margin.
Compilation and submission of all relevant licence application forms on your behalf
Management of the application process with MOSL and Ofwat
Accurate data management on Central Market Operating System (CMOS)
Meter reading and reporting frequency defined by you
Utilisation of industry approved systems to ensure compliance
Guidance, training and support to successfully be awarded a licence
Full MI – providing complete transparency and effective management of costs and consumption
Direct access to wholesalers and market players
In August 2019, John Lewis PLC became the first UK retailer to apply to Ofwat for a water and sewerage self-supply licence.
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