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03 Feb 2020
North West electricity network welcomes new drive to tackle climate crisis
The energy network operator responsible for getting electricity to homes and businesses across the north west has welcomed a renewed focus on carbon reduction from the new boss of the energy regulator.
31 Jan 2020
Prestigious accolade for local lawyer Somerville
Electricity North West’s Richard Somerville has been recognised as one of the country’s top lawyers.
27 Jan 2020
Powerful partnership for Carlisle residents
A specialist programme which supports people in vulnerable circumstances in Cumbria has been awarded a five-figure sum from the region’s power network operator.
23 Jan 2020
Wythenshawe project continues to progress
Our work upgrading the power network in and around Manchester Airport has progressed onto the next stage.
22 Jan 2020
Festive cheer leads to charity donation
A green-fingered groundworker has helped spread festive cheer to raise vital funds for charity.
15 Jan 2020
A digital strategy for the power network
Electricity North West has launched its first digital strategy consultation.
13 Jan 2020
Electricity North West prepared for Storm Brendan
Engineers at Electricity North West are on hand and prepared as Storm Brendan became the first named storm of 2020.
10 Jan 2020
Electricity North West awards £400m in contracts to maintain underground network
Electricity North West has completed its largest ever tender process for construction activities on the underground power network.
02 Jan 2020
Hundreds of pounds raised for Alzheimer’s Society
Kind-hearted colleagues from the region’s power network operator have raised hundreds of pounds for charity.
23 Dec 2019
Electricity North West celebrates becoming Real Living Wage employer
The firm which operates the region’s power network has become an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
20 Dec 2019
Planning the North West’s energy future
Electricity North West, which operates the power network throughout the region, has revealed that it expects peak electricity demand in the North West to increase by up to 50% in the next 20 years, as the region transitions to a low carbon future and moves away from its reliance on fossil fuels.
18 Dec 2019
Power network operator switches to 100% renewable electricity
A significant milestone has been met by the region’s power network operator following its move to lead the North West to become carbon neutral.