09/09/2020 World EV Day 2020 Our electricity distribution and transmission business keeps the power flowing for over 3.5m homes and businesses and it’s at the heart of enabling the decarbonisation and electrification of transport that is so crucial for tackling climate change and hitting the UK, Welsh and Scottish Government’s ambitious net zero targets.
08/09/2020 SP Energy Networks launches its biggest ever call for flexib... SP Energy Networks is calling for flexibility providers to get involved as it launches its largest ever tender for flexibility services in 40 locations across its licence areas in Scotland, England and North Wales.
07/09/2020 Contractors for Project PACE EV charging hub project announc... The suppliers for a revolutionary project to develop over 40 new public electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across Lanarkshire have been announced.
04/09/2020 Dumfries & Galloway College launches ground-breaking Green E... A new £1.8 million Green Energy Hub has been launched at Dumfries and Galloway College thanks to funding from SP Energy Networks’ Green Economy Fund.
04/09/2020 Responding to Ofgem's Draft Determination We've submitted our response to Ofgem's consultation on the draft determination for the electricity transmission price control RIIO-T2.
01/09/2020 SPEN and DIY SOS star help keep DIY enthusiasts safe Britain’s most beloved TV electrician Billy Byrne is helping the nation stay safe with a series of videos sharing his top tips for people turning to DIY at home and in the garden.
31/08/2020 Research finds potential for 30,000 new jobs in green recove... Around 30,000 new jobs could be created along with wider economic benefits if substantial investment in upgrading the energy network is made to enable the transition to electric vehicles across the UK, according to a new study.
20/08/2020 Soulriders launches Scotland's first e-cargo bike delivery s... Today, SoulRiders unveils Scotland’s first ever integrated e-cargo bike delivery and food waste service thanks to an award of £140,615 from our Green Economy Fund.
14/08/2020 SP Energy Networks powers up refurbishments to beloved town ... We have invested £150,000 in partnership with Renfrewshire Council to support the transformation of the historic Paisley Town Hall.
13/08/2020 SPEN launches industry leading customer connections portal We have launched a new customer connections portal across our transmission and distribution networks to provide an easy to use platform for our connection customers. The specialised platform was created following feedback from customers who required a simple way to view and track the status and progress of their individual projects online.
12/08/2020 Lockdown DIY leads to shocking increase in electricity incid... The number of safety incidents involving electricity in homes and gardens across the country has risen year-on-year, due to the massive increase in DIY projects during lockdown. The shocking safety figures have been revealed as we continue our summer safety campaign.
05/08/2020 First electric charging hub delivered through Project PACE £5.3m investment will deliver up to 180 new public electric vehicle charge points in north and south Lanarkshire
30/07/2020 Teviot Electric Car Club re-opens membership applications to... Teviot Electric Car Club, which was partially funded by our Green Economy Fund, has reopened membership applications for its community car club in Hawick, allowing residents and visitors easy access to low-carbon transport once again.
28/07/2020 SP Energy Networks marches online for the LGBT+ community fo... We were proud to fly the flag for the local LGBT+ community this weekend by taking part in the online celebration of Liverpool Pride 2020. Although our people were not able to attend this event in person, it was an honour to march virtually along with the rest of the city of Liverpool.
27/07/2020 We’ve introduced the UK's most accurate forecasting software... In partnership with next-generation consulting firm Sia Partners, we’ve implemented cutting-edge new forecasting software that delivers accurate predictions of both demand and generation. This results in increased awareness, reliability and maximises capacity on the Distribution Network
23/07/2020 New board aims for growth in Liverpool City Region A new board designed to support and stimulate economic growth across all sectors in the Liverpool City Region has been established.
22/07/2020 SP Energy Networks backs Farm Safety Week as electrical inci... We’re marking Farm Safety Week 2020 by thanking agricultural workers for their efforts following a decrease in electrical incidents being reported on farms and farmland in the first half of 2020.
21/07/2020 Our Innovative Transport Model Is Driving Investment In Elec... Our unique model is designed to drive local investment in EV chargepoints as part of the region's 'green recovery'
16/07/2020 SP Energy Networks launches the world's first zero carbon co... We have launched our new open source tool to help communities across the UK realise their net zero emissions ambitions.
09/07/2020 SP Energy Networks responds to Ofgem's proposed settlements ... Ofgem has published their proposed settlements (draft determinations) for the next network price control which will come into effect in 2021 and run for five years until 2026.