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Mindfulness: AI technology that’s changing the landscape
When National Grid's discussions with technology provider DeepMind hit the national headlines earlier this year, it became clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing have the potential to transform the energy industry.
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Asset management: moving from reactive to proactive
For almost as long as the decades old infrastructure on which the UK's power networks operate have been running, the approach to managing its operation and maintenance has been reactive.
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Regulator warns of heat network pricing problems
Ofgem has warned the Scottish Government against the perils of pricing for heat networks, which could lead to "poor outcomes" for customers.
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Networks head into uncharted territory
As Britain's seeks to decarbonise its energy system, networks arguably face many of the toughest challenges in the sector.
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Low-carbon heat networks awarded £24 million
The government has awarded a total of just over £24 million to nine local authorities around Britain to kick-start the roll out of low-carbon heat networks.
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Energy storage will allow customers greater flexibility
Energy storage has always been one of the most fundamental parts of any energy system, writes Steve Cox, Engineering and Technical Director at, Electricity North West.
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National Grid completes sale of majority stake in gas distribution networks
National Grid has completed the sale of a 61 per cent share in its gas distribution business to a consortium of international investors.
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Application window for graduate scheme moves into final days
Just seven days remain for young people from across Wales and the south west of England to apply for a place on Wales & West Utilities' graduate programme.
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National Grid to be stripped of £277.5m by Ofgem
Ofgem plans to claw back £277.5 million from National Grid Gas Transmission's (NGGT's) RIIO-GT1 allowance.
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Networks must collaborate on common smart tech standards
Operators will otherwise face restrictive rules and regulations imposed by government
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Networks are delivering on RIIO
David Smith, chief executive of the Energy Networks Association, pushes back against accusations that UK energy networks are making excessive returns.
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‘Wrong’ to keep system operator role within National Grid
Ofgem's proposal to create a legally separate system operator within National Grid is the "wrong choice" for a "rapidly changing energy world", academics from the University of Exeter have warned.
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Ofgem denies rushing embedded benefits review
Ofgem has denied rushing through a review of embedded benefits, saying the process has been going for more than a year and that swift action is needed to prevent investor uncertainty and market distortions.
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Networks are ‘most transparent’ part of energy industry
The chief executive of the Energy Networks Association has pushed back against accusations that UK energy networks are making excessive returns.
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Minister opens £18m district energy facility in Gateshead
The first district energy centre of its kind in the North East has been opened by the energy minister, Jesse Norman.
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District heat: follow the leading light?
District heating has made inroads in Copenhagen that developers in the UK could only dream of, but could and should the UK follow in Denmark's footsteps?
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National Grid Gas Distribution singled out for service failures
National Grid Gas Distribution (NGGD) is the only gas distribution network (GDN) which failed to meet its customer satisfaction targets in 2015-15, according to a report published by Ofgem today.
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Centrica to build battery storage facility
Centrica has revealed it will start building a new battery storage facility on the site of the former Roosecote power station in Cumbria in early March.
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Vaisala Optimus provides Continuous Monitoring of Gassing Transformer
Leading industrial measurement provider Vaisala collaborates with Fingrid (Finland's national transmission system operator). Their study demonstrates that, for transformers with a fault history, online measurement of dissolved gas levels is crucial, even after repair and maintenance
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DNO’s spend frugal £3.2bn on network management
UK distribution network operators (DNOs) spent a collective £3.2bn on managing their networks during the first year of their price control according to a report published by Ofgem today.
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Ofgem claws back £185m from National Grid
Ofgem has confirmed a £185m spending allowance cut for National Grid in its mid-period review of electricity and gas transmission.
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The customers’ choice
The heating solution of tomorrow cannot risk leaving more consumers at risk of fuel poverty.
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Renewed calls to fund gas connections via Eco
UK gas distribution networks have called for amendments to the Energy Company Obligation (Eco) so that it can be used to fund connections to the gas grid for the fuel poor.
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The TSO/DSO divide: Facilitating co-ordination
The Energy Networks Association's David Smith reveals the co-ordinated transition to DSO will be its key focus over the coming years.
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WWU seeks role in decarbonising transport sector
Gas distribution operator Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has positioned itself to play an active role in decarbonising the transport sector by joining the Natural Gas Vehicles Network (NGVN).
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Smart Systems Forum calls for industry experts
A new Smart Systems Forum will implement and steer the forthcoming Smart Systems plan.
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Skills strategy aims to catalyse infrastructure revolution
The utilities sector's first skills and workforce renewal strategy has been launched to safeguard essential services and delivery of the National Infrastructure Plan.
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Is critical infrastructure destined for the cloud?
Cloud computing is revolutionising data management for utilities, but does the future of operations also lie in the cloud?
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WWU invites applications for 2017 apprentice intake
Gas distributor Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is inviting applications for its apprentice programme as part of its long term commitment to recruit from across the area it serves.
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WWU achieves perfect health and safety score
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has achieved a perfect score in its Achilles health and safety accreditation.