The UK energy and water industry are undergoing a significant transformation.
At Cross 8 we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing energy suppliers and water companies.
We’re not just consultants, we’re your trusted partner in navigating this dynamic landscape.
Our team of industry experts have decades of experience in leading transformations in the utilities sector, and have a deep understanding of evolving regulations, from the UK’s Clean Energy Strategy 2030 and its impact on energy suppliers, to the focus on leakage reduction and customer service outlined in PR24 for water companies. We leverage this knowledge to develop customised solutions that address your specific needs. Whether you’re an energy supplier aiming to integrate clean energy solutions like solar and wind power into your grid, a water company seeking to optimise your treatment infrastructure and reduce leakage, or a utility company looking to leverage data analytics for smarter operations – we’re here to guide you.
We don’t just offer theoretical advice; we deliver tangible results. We’ll help you achieve sustainability goals, optimise operations, and unlock new revenue streams in this rapidly evolving market.


How we can help
TRANSFORMATION DELIVERY: We drive true end-to-end change, from strategic design to seamless implementation. Ensuring your business change initiatives deliver maximum benefits.
TARGET OPERATING MODELS: We accelerate transformation with our comprehensive approach. We’ll assess your current state and identify strategic initiatives to achieve your long-term objectives, leverage new technology, and gain a competitive edge
COST OPTIMISATION: We’ll help you understand your suppliers, find hidden costs, boost efficiency, and protect your bottom line. We believe in sustainable cost optimisation, not just short-term cuts.
SMART METERING: We leverage our experience in metering to drive your smart journey. By applying lessons learned from the energy sector, we optimise your operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Articles
Accelerating Smart Water Metering in the NHH Market.
A series of recommendations drawn from Cross 8’s research into accelerating smart metering in the non-household water market in England…
ARTICLE: OPTIMISING EXTERNAL COSTS – SAVINGS THAT LAST
This article is part of our series on Cost Optimisation. In previous articles we have laid out a general framework to help you optimise…
CASE STUDY: Accelerating Digital Transformation and Enhancing Operational Efficiency
A leading UK utility embarked on an accelerated Smart Metering transformation to enhance the sourcing, deployment, and management of smart meters….
UNLOCKING THE BENEFIT OF SMART FOR CONSUMERS
Our whitepaper explores the challenges hindering the progress of Smart meter adoption and presents 8 actionable strategies to …





