Dan Clarke, Head of Innovation at Energy Networks Association which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks businesses said:
"Energy networks are unlocking Net Zero, helping customers connect low carbon technologies and solutions and preparing for the switch from natural gas to a hydrogen future. We have the most flexible and innovative energy networks in the world and Ofgem’s £450m Strategic Innovation Fund will help keep Britain at forefront of the global race to Net Zero."
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Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the energy networks. Our members include every major electricity network operator in the UK. The electricity networks are at the heart of the energy transition. They directly employ more than 26,000 people in the UK, including 1,500 apprentices. They are spending and investing £33bn in our electricity grids over the coming years, to ensure safe, reliable and secure energy supplies for the millions of homes and businesses reliant on power every day.
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