Enabling I&C participation
20 May 2025
Energy Flexibility Stage
As the demand side response market develops, removing barriers for industrial and commercial users of energy to participate in multiple balancing markets is critical to maximising energy flexibility available. Join this session to learn how I&C consumers are engaging in energy flexibility and how interoperability between markets is enabling participation.
Chair welcome and introduction
Natasha Mills, Policy Officer - The ADE
Engaging with I&C customers to unlock flexibility
Duncan Oliphant, Head of Commercial Flexibility - Northern Power Grid
Harnessing relationships to encourage I&C participation
Dr Somayeh Taheri, CEO and Co-founder - Urban Chain
The I&C perspective: participating in flex and reducing demand
Andrew Dixon, Head of Energy Efficiency - Welsh Water
Chairperson