[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":87},["ShallowReactive",2],{"czcVW2JaOx":3},{"data":4},{"id":5,"status":6,"title":7,"split":8,"strap":9,"intro":10,"blocks":11,"stats":85,"commitments":86,"next":20},2,"published","The energy landscape",5,"How we are supporting the future energy landscape","\u003Cp>The decarbonisation of energy is both vital and urgent if Net Zero is to be achieved by 2050. UK Power Networks is determined to play a leading role in shaping how the future unfolds.\u003C/p>",[12,48],{"item":13},{"id":14,"title":15,"intro":16,"pages":17,"items":18,"case":47},3,"Requirements","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">The decarbonisation of energy is both vital and urgent if Net Zero is to be achieved by 2050. We will all see fundamental changes to the way we live over the next decade. Technology is advancing fast, and the changes will affect society as a whole, as well as the wider energy system. UK Power Networks is determined to play a leading role in shaping how the future unfolds.\u003C/p>",[],[19,24,28,33,37,42],{"id":5,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":21,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":22,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":23},null,"Serving customers and ensuring no one is left behind","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">The transition to Net Zero brings many benefits, both financial and environmental, but it also opens up yet another way for certain sectors of society to be disadvantaged while others are in a position to benefit from it. It is vital that this disparity is minimised, so everyone can benefit from decarbonisation.\u003C/p>",[],{"id":14,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":25,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":26,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":27},"Connecting ever greater volumes of low-carbon technologies","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">The increasing adoption of technologies such as heat pumps, electric vehicles and solar panels means demand for electricity is increasing. To meet this demand, the energy industry must find ways to increase the supply of electricity in a cost-effective way.\u003C/p>",[],{"id":29,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":30,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":31,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":32},4,"Collaborating to facilitate change","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">All of society is facing the challenge of decarbonisation, so we should face it together. With all energy industry participants working together, such as power generators and distributors, and the national infrastructure providers, we will find solutions that take in the broadest range of perspectives.\u003C/p>",[],{"id":8,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":34,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":35,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":36},"Maximising value for money","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">As a regulated company supplying a monopoly service, we have an uncompromising responsibility to operate in the best interests of our customers, in particular ensuring that the service we provide represents value for money. UK Power Networks is leading the way in eliminating possible potential blockers that might stand in the way of this commitment.\u003C/p>",[],{"id":38,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":39,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":40,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":41},6,"Providing a safe, resilient network and unlock capacity","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Keeping the lights on is our mantra at UK Power Networks and doing so safely is our number one priority. With the ever-increasing reliance on electricity that comes with the rise in EVs, heat pumps and the like, it is more important than ever that the power supply is safe and reliable.\u003C/p>",[],{"id":43,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":44,"key":20,"fkey":14,"body":45,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":46},7,"Enhancing optimisation and sustainability","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">As in many areas of life, data plays an increasingly important role in the distribution of power. The highly sophisticated technology that controls the flow of electricity around the network relies on a corresponding flow of data to ensure its efficiency. Ever greater resources are directed towards collecting and analysing data, so we can deliver the best possible service.\u003C/p>",[],[],{"item":49},{"id":29,"title":50,"intro":51,"pages":52,"items":53,"case":84},"Our role","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Innovation drives improvements in all aspects of our performance, helping us to find ways to be safer, more reliable, more cost-efficient and more equitable. We want to lead the way in tackling the transition of the energy system to Net Zero.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p2\">To turn this vision into reality, we focus on six fundamental themes:\u003C/p>",[],[54,59,64,69,74,79],{"id":55,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":56,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":57,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":58},8,"Consumer vulnerability","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Delivering best value and excellent service for all our customers, both in our everyday operations and in the transition to Net Zero.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Understanding vulnerability through innovative data analytics\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Delivering great service\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Ensuring people are signed up for Priority Services Register\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">Supporting people in the energy transition\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"id":60,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":61,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":62,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":63},9,"Net zero and energy system transition","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Facilitating the timely and cost-effective roll-out of low-carbon technologies (LCTs) and removing barriers to the Net Zero transition.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">A network prepared for an uptake in LCTs\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Simplifying the LCT connections process for customers and their installers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">A fair and just transition for all\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"id":65,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":66,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":67,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":68},10,"Whole energy system","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Looking beyond our own networks and developing our understanding of how we interact with and affect the wider energy system.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Supporting local and national Net Zero planning\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Benefiting customers through improved interactions across the electricity system\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Finding innovative ways to support decarbonisation of transport\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">Finding innovative ways to support decarbonisation of heat\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"id":70,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":71,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":72,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":73},11,"Flexibility and commercial evolution","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Our Distribution System Operator (DSO) philosophy is flexibility first, delivering affordable capacity through competition and choice; and maximising the utilisation of the network by implementing service solutions.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Incentivising customers to adjust energy usage - known as network flexibility\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Encourage greater participation from the flexibility market\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Innovating new flexibility product design\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">Testing and proving the case for real-time and Net Zero operations\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"id":75,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":76,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":77,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":78},12,"Proactive optimised assets and practices","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Improve asset understanding to optimise the operation of our network.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">A more resilient network\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">A more efficient maintenance programme\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Maintain asset health\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">Increase capacity/maximise utilisation of the network\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],{"id":80,"status":6,"sort":20,"title":81,"key":20,"fkey":29,"body":82,"cta":20,"intro":20,"stats":83},13,"Data and digitalisation","\u003Cp class=\"p2\">Using data to leverage value and optimise our network.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Harnessing the power of emerging technologies\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p2\">Optimising the use of our existing assets\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"p3\">Facilitating the sharing of our data\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",[],[],[],[],1737733128375]