WHAT WE DO
We take electricity from National Grid's transmission network (which connects the larger power stations) and from smaller generators (such as windfarms) that are directly connected to our network.
We distribute electricity to 3.9 million homes and businesses across the region through our network of more than 63,000 substations and some 60,000 miles of overhead power lines and underground cables spanning 9,650 square miles.
INNOVATION
We have a strong-track record for innovation.
We don’t see it as a department or a side-line of our business – it’s integral in all areas of our business culture.
We introduce innovations on our network to ensure we are constantly improving our capabilities to meet new demands, and to deliver new customers benefit while reducing costs.
We are dedicating more time and effort to the following areas:
THE CREATION OF A SMARTER POWERGRID
THE INTRODUCTION OF SMART METERS
CONTINUED GROWTH IN WEB-BASED SERVICES
INCREASE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
INNOVATION
We have a strong-track record for innovation.
We don’t see it as a department or a side-line of our business – it’s integral in all areas of our business culture.
We introduce innovations on our network to ensure we are constantly improving our capabilities to meet new demands, and to deliver new customers benefit while reducing costs.