Five years on since Storm Desmond devastated parts of the North West, Electricity North West has said the region’s power network is stronger than ever.

Peter Emery, chief executive of power network operator, Electricity North West has welcomed the UK’s latest carbon budget.

Electricity North West – the electricity company for NW region – has removed overhead power lines and electricity poles at Corney Fell at a cost of £290,000.

An innovative new project by Electricity North West to boost energy capacity and help cut carbon emissions has been awarded nearly £8m in funding by energy regulator, Ofgem.

A major six figure project upgrading part of the Walkden power network is set to start.

Work has completed on the £1.2m power network upgrade in an East Lancashire town.

This week’s 10-point plan announcement made by Boris Johnson was a landmark moment in the UK’s bid to reach its 2050 net zero target.

Electricity North West is pleased to announce its new flexibility requirements, the seventh and largest ever tender in the firm’s history; asking for up to 122MW of flexibility over 2022 and 2023 in 17 locations across the North West.

Groups and organisations throughout the region have been given an extra chance to apply for huge amounts of funding.

Electricity North West and Citizens Advice have joined forces to help provide crucial support for those who need a little extra help this winter.

Electricity North West has accelerated its flexibility procurement by publishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) [1] on Piclo Flex, an independent online marketplace for trading flexibility.

Electricity North West is urging groups and organisations to apply for funding before time runs out.