DIY plans this bank holiday? Energy network operators offer top tips to stay...
As many parts of the UK prepare to enjoy mild weather over the bank holiday weekend, some people may take the opportunity to work on their gardens or homes. Energy network operators are offering some...
View ArticleENA responds to Ofgem raising the compensation cap for households and...
ENA today responded to news from Ofgem that the compensation cap for households and businesses that lose power in severe weather has increased from £700 to £2,000. The move follows their review into...
View ArticleUK slips down the International Hydrogen Progress Index
More certainty is needed on the UK’s future hydrogen plans if the country is going to grasp the economic opportunity hydrogen represents, according to industry leaders. The concerns come as the UK has...
View ArticleENA responds to Prime Minister's statements on net zero
The Prime Minister delivered a speech and answered questions from the press on the UK's net zero commitments. The Prime Minster said that the UK is in a situation where nobody agrees with the path...
View ArticleMinister for Nuclear and Networks to make keynote remarks at Energy...
Hundreds of energy innovators are set to descend on Liverpool on 31 October and 1 November, for this year’s Energy Innovation Summit. We are pleased to announce that Andrew Bowie MP will deliver this...
View ArticleENA responds to the Second National Infrastructure Assessment
Today saw the launch of the National Infrastructure Commission's Second National Infrastructure Assessment, which aims to set out a programme of transformation for the country's energy, transport and...
View ArticleENA responds to the passing of the Energy Act 2023
In response to the news that the Energy Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of the Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK's energy network operators said:
View ArticleEnergy network operators prepare for Storm Ciarán
The Met Office is warning that Storm Ciarán will bring "strong and damaging" winds to the UK over the coming days. Energy network operators are putting a number of measures in place and asking...
View ArticleHow to spot a hidden danger on Bonfire fire – ‘Look out and look up'
With Bonfire Night celebrations planned around the UK this weekend, the UK’s energy operators have reminded people of some simple safety advice to help ensure bonfires and fireworks don’t ruin your...
View ArticleENA responds to Ofgem's new rules to speed up grid connections
In response to the announcement today from Ofgem of new rules designed to speed up electricity grid connections for viable projects, David Boyer, Director of Electricity Systems at Energy Networks...
View Article50GW made available to connect to the grid ahead of schedule
50GW of capacity – almost the equivalent of the UK’s peak electricity demand – has been made available to generators and battery storage providers to connect to Great Britain’s electricity grid...
View ArticleENA responds to the Autumn Statement
In response to today's Autumn Statement, Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of the Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK's energy network operators said:
View ArticleENA membership
Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) gas members have undertaken a review of their membership and have decided that, in view of the changing energy policy landscape, their interests are best served by...
View ArticleNew report seeks to foster closer collaboration between energy networks and...
Energy Networks Association (ENA), in partnership with Regen, has published a new report focused on how electricity and gas network operators can work more closely with local authorities to develop and...
View ArticleENA sets out industry plan to speed up grid connections and release enough...
Great Britain's energy network operators have set out their delivery commitments that will enable fair and faster connections for all customers, and which will be delivered in 2024.
View ArticleEnergy network operators issue safety advice as unusual amber weather warning...
Great Britain’s energy network operators have issued safety advice as an amber weather warning and several yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office.
View ArticleElectricity networks reconnect 125,000 customers following Storm Henk
Electricity network operators in Great Britain have reconnected 125,000 customers after Storm Henk damaged power lines yesterday (Tuesday 2 January).
View ArticleStorm Henk – power cut latest
UPDATE: As of 10:30am, Wednesday 3 January, 3,300 homes are without power. This is a reduction from the last update when the number of homes off power stood at around 10,000.
View ArticleStorm Henk – power cut latest
UPDATE: As of 2:00pm this afternoon Wednesday 3 January, just under 2,400 homes are without power. Since the start of the disruption caused by Storm Henk, over 170,200 homes have had power restored.
View ArticleStorm Henk - power cut latest
UPDATE: As of 7:00pm, Wednesday 3 January, 800 homes are without power. This is a reduction from the last update at 2:00pm when the number of homes off power stood at around 2,400. Over 170,200 homes...
View ArticlePower reconnected to all customers following Storm Henk disruption
The remaining 800 customers without power as a result of Storm Henk were all reconnected by this morning (Thursday 4 January) as engineers again worked late into the night.
View ArticleEnergy network operators issue safety advice for Storm Isha
Great Britain’s energy network operators have issued safety advice as two amber weather warnings and several yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office in response to Storm Isha.
View ArticlePower reconnected to 323,000 customers after Storm Isha
The UK’s energy network operators reconnected around 323,000 customers who lost power due to storm damage overnight.
View ArticleBraving the storm – Thousands of staff reconnect power to nearly 370,000...
The UK’s energy network operators have deployed more than 5,000 field staff and technicians to reconnect customers who were without power because of damage caused by Storm Isha.
View ArticlePower restored to majority of customers following Storm Isha
Power has been restored to the majority of customers in the UK following the damage caused by Storm Isha in the early hours of Monday. There are localised instances of damage remaining which are...
View ArticleUK energy networks to provide more than 700 apprenticeships this year
More than 700 apprenticeships will be offered by the UK’s energy network operators this year, data from Energy Networks Association (ENA) released to mark the start of Apprenticeship Week (5-9...
View ArticleLone working the next focus the electricity industry’s leading safety initiative
Energy Networks Association (ENA) has announced the latest theme of the industry’s leading safety initiative, Powering Improvement, is “supporting individuals working alone.”
View ArticleENA responds to the 'Beyond 2030' report
Responding to the publication of National Grid ESO's investment plan, detailed in the report 'Beyond 2030', Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive, Energy Networks Association, said;
View ArticleResponding to progress on plans for a new 'electricity superhighway'
Following today's news from Ofgem of a consultation on a provisional funding package of £3.4 billion for new high voltage power cable infrastructure – described as an 'electricity superhighway' –...
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