UWL26 - Content Programme

Nearly two years on from the establishment of the National Energy Systems Operator, the role of local and regional planning has risen up the agenda. How are local politicians acting for the best of their local community while still contributing to the national ambition of a clean energy system? Join this session to unearth the placed based strategies to protect vulnerable communities, best serve communities and customers of the future and strategically plan the UK’s energy system.

• How do utilities balance national priorities and the local community ? 
• How does community energy play into this  future of the grid?   
• How do utilities need to adapt for the customer and /or community of the future ? 
• How do we ensure continuous and improved support for vulnerable customers?