Responding to the UK Government's announcement, David Smith, Chief Executive of Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK's energy network businesses said:
“We are deeply concerned and saddened by the war in Ukraine and the UK’s network operators have been working closely with the government to identify what help we can provide.
“We hope these generators can offer civilians the very basic necessities of warmth and power, and we will continue to offer our support however we can.”
Notes to editor
Members of the Ukraine Electricity Network Support Task Group include:
- Energy Networks Association
- Electricity North West
- Western Power Distribution
- UK Power Networks
- Northern PowerGrid
- Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
- SP Energy Networks
- National Grid Electricity System Operator
- National Grid Electricity Transmission
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