Decarbonising shipping and aviation remains one of the biggest challenges to hitting net zero, network companies are already working to deliver against the Prime Minister's ambitions
The focus of decarbonisation is now rightly shifting towards the 'difficult to reach' sectors like heavy industry, shipping and aviation. Whilst carbon capture and storage will work for land-based assets, those in the skies and on the seas need new solutions. Energy networks are integral to the innovation taking place for these sectors which are the final hurdle to hitting net zero.
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.