David Smith was appointed chief executive in 2007. Image: ENA.

ENA chief executive David Smith to step down

21 Mar 2022, 13:13

Chief executive of the Energy Networks Association (ENA) David Smith is to step down at the end of this year.

More than 300 industry stakeholders have helped inform the Open Networks programme so far. Image: ENA.

ENA marks five years of the Open Networks programme

3 Mar 2022, 12:11

The Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) has marked five years of its Open Networks programme with the launch of a new online hub.

The ENA is working with industry to build real momentum to the transition to a smart, flexible, Net Zero energy system.

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The role of the UK’s energy networks is no longer just to deliver electricity to homes and businesses across the UK, but to lead by example

23 Feb 2022, 07:00

ENA’s Open Networks chair – Sotiris Georgiopoulos – provides details on the programme’s priorities for the year ahead.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Open Networks programme. Image: Getty

Flexibility, collaboration key 2022 priorities for ENA’s Open Networks programme

17 Jan 2022, 10:43

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has outlined its top priorities for the Open Networks programme this year, with a focus on flexibility, collaboration and decarbonisation.

RIIO-2 is the second price control period, set to run from 2021-28. Image: Getty.

CMA confirms ruling against GEMA in RIIO-2 appeal

28 Oct 2021, 17:10

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed its decision that the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) was wrong on a number of modifications made following Ofgem’s RIIO-2 price control decisions of 8 December 2020.

A digital energy system map was a key recommendation from the Energy Data Taskforce. Image: ENA.

Digital energy system map launched to 'pave the way' for smarter, net zero system

18 Oct 2021, 09:00

A new National Energy Systems Map (NESM) has been launched by Britain’s electricity and gas networks.

Use of hydrogen would mean less wind needs to be built to meet demand in the winter months. Image: ENA

Renewable hydrogen best option to circumvent future energy supply shortages, ENA finds

12 Oct 2021, 12:14

Excess solar and wind could generate between 60-80GW of renewable hydrogen, helping Britain to avoid future energy supply crunches.

SSEN is joining as a representative of the ENA's Open Networks project. Image: SSEN.

SSEN joins ADE’s Flex Assure scheme

15 Sep 2021, 14:32

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has joined the Association of Decentralised Energy’s (ADE) Flex Assure scheme.

The updated contract is to be published at the end of the year. Image: Getty

ENA consults on third iteration of standardised flexibility services contract

27 Aug 2021, 12:02

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a consultation on the next version of its standard contract for flexibility services.