Sustainability First’s New Energy and Water Public Interest Network (‘New-Pin’) is seeking to ensure long-term decisions have the public interest at their heart. Associate Sharon Darcy explains why the Network was set up

Energy and water service providers and regulators are wrestling with how best to involve customers and other stakeholders in long-run strategic decision-making around the big energy and water ‘trilemmas’. Balancing today’s costs against tomorrow’s benefits – particularly in the face of uncertainty – can be challenging.