National Grid and National Grid ESO's Winter Outlook reports present the view of security of supply for the gas and electricity systems for the winter ahead.
Responding to the reports, Paul McGimpsey, Director of Markets & Regulation at Energy Networks Association which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks businesses said:
“Having access to diverse sources of electricity and gas helps the UK to have a resilient energy system. While we continue to drive action on Net Zero our priority remains to keep energy flowing this winter.”
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About Energy Networks Association
Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the companies which operate 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 Grid 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 45,000 people in the UK and Ireland. They are represented by their industry body, Energy Networks Association (that's us).
Energy supplier or network operator? Energy network operators are entirely separate to your energy supplier, which is the company that bills you for using electricity and gas. Energy suppliers and generators are represented by Energy UK.
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