Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, announced this year's Budget and Spending Review.
David Smith, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks, said:
“Today’s Budget and Spending Review is a step towards delivering government’s plans for a Net Zero future, including further efforts to decarbonise transport, boost offshore wind, and provide help for non-domestic properties to install green technologies. Backed by regulation that delivers early investment, the energy networks will continue to play a pivotal part in unlocking these benefits and delivering the smarter, more flexible energy system that homes and businesses need.”
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About Energy Networks Association
Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the electricity wires, gas pipes and energy system in the UK and Ireland.
ENA helps its members meet the challenge of delivering electricity and gas to communities across the UK and Ireland safely, sustainably and reliably.
Its members include every major electricity and gas network operator in the UK and Ireland, independent operators, National Grid ESO which operates the electricity system in Great Britain and National Gas which operates the gas system in Great Britain. Its affiliate membership also includes companies with an interest in energy, including Heathrow Airport and Network Rail.
What are energy network operators?
Energy network operators manage and maintain the wires, pipes and other infrastructure which delivers electricity and gas to your home, business and community. They are private companies which are regulated by Ofgem and employ around 40,000 people in Great Britain.