Herts police put safety first
Hertfordshire Constabulary has signed up to a new agreement designed to keep emergency crews and the public safe near high voltage electrical equipment. UK Power Networks created a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out procedures and responsibilities for incidents involving electricity, to ensure safe working areas. UK Power Networks recently reached a similar agreement […]
Swans and geese are safer thanks to power company
Thousands of swans and geese will be safer when they fly in for their evening feast thanks to a dedicated team that goes out in all weathers to erect bird diverters across countryside power lines. Last year UK Power Networks put up 4,360 diverters on 22km of live overhead lines in the eastern region, with […]
Leicester Square’s multi-million-pound electricity upgrade almost complete
New equipment being installed under London’s entertainment district will ensure safe and reliable power supplies for years to come. Engineers from UK Power Networks are working to finish a £16.2 million upgrade to an electricity substation hidden beneath the gardens and iconic ticket office at the London landmark of Leicester Square. The third of three […]
Children urged to stay safe at half-term
With half-term fast approaching, UK Power Networks is urging parents to remind their children about the dangers of playing near high voltage electricity. The UK’s biggest electricity distributor wants youngsters to enjoy themselves out in the fresh air, but never treat substations as potential play areas and always be careful near overhead power lines. The […]
Speeding up low carbon heating in social housing
Low carbon heating is to be installed in social housing to help cut bills and carbon emissions for people unable to afford the switch to clean heating. The ‘Right to Heat’ project will see new hybrid boilers – which use both gas and electricity – installed this year alongside solar panels and batteries in up […]
Call for future apprentices to apply for careers in power
In the lead up to National Apprenticeship Week (February 7-13), UK Power Networks has opened applications for 20 new apprentices this year. The Week will shine a light on the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to individuals, employers and to the wider economy. At UK Power Networks 14 new craft apprentices and six higher apprentices […]
Saving trees and preventing power cuts – how data analysts hold the key
Clever use of data about trees across the East and South East of England, is helping to reduce power cuts for residents. In the past year, UK Power Networks has invested £19million in tree trimming to keep branches away from power lines and help prevent outages for communities. To ensure this was being spent efficiently, […]
Safety materials are breaking down language barriers
UK Power Networks has reproduced its safety advice in a range of languages to help save lives. The UK’s biggest electricity distributor worked with the farming and building industries to identify which languages were most popularly used by their respective workers. The translations include stickers and posters highlighting the care that needs to be taken […]
New guide for electricians looking to grow into the EV market
UK Power Networks and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have released a guide to the connections process for installers interested in moving into the growing electric vehicle market. The network operator estimates that only a small proportion of electricians in its patch are currently trained to install chargers for customers. Latest figures show around 4,500 registered installers operate in […]
Training instructors delighted at Ofsted praise
Ofsted inspectors have praised the quality of technical training at UK Power Networks – following their first full inspection of the company’s training centres. UK Power Networks achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Good, plus Outstanding in the areas of ‘personal development’ and ‘behaviour and attitudes’. Apprentices at the company play a key role in […]