Shadow business secretary, Ed Miliband MP, will today outline plans to accelerate the roll-out of electric vehicle charging points across the country.
Randolph Brazier, Director of Innovation and Electricity Systems at Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy networks businesses said:
“Electricity network operators are ready to support both customers and a green economic recovery by laying the foundations of an electric vehicle revolution. Investing in electricity networks now and making sure that charging points are smart will empower customers, keep their costs down and make the networks even more flexible and efficient.”
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About Energy Networks Association
Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing 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 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 40,000 people in Great Britain.