ENA, BEAMA appoint consortium to target growth
Energy Networks Association (ENA), the UK industry body representing gas and electricity network operators, and BEAMA, a UK trade association representing manufacturers of electrical infrastructure and energy technologies, have appointed a consortium of consultancies to deliver the next phase of the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan.
The consortium includes LCP Delta, EA Technology, Frontier Economics, and Energy & Utility Skills.
This phase builds on a previous interim report, which outlined the need for more than £100 billion of investment and highlighted the sector’s potential to support tens of thousands of jobs by 2050.
The updated growth plan will assess the electricity networks sector’s contribution to the UK economy, including its role in strengthening supply chains, supporting employment, and improving energy security. It will also set out a roadmap for delivering these outcomes.
The consortium will analyse current network capacity, future growth opportunities, and barriers to delivery. This includes assessing supply chains, workforce requirements, investment pathways, and the policy environment.
The work will involve engagement with industry stakeholders to identify gaps and prioritise actions needed to support sector expansion.
The plan will also examine the UK’s potential to develop network technologies and intellectual property, with the aim of supporting export opportunities and wider economic growth.
From left: Tom Veli, David Mills and Stephen Barrett
Tom Veli, Head of Networks at LCP Delta and Project Lead, says, “Britain’s electricity networks provide the foundation for secure, clean energy and act as the engine for long-term economic growth.
“The Sector Growth Plan is about turning ambition into action, creating clarity around investment, strengthening supply chain resilience, and ensuring we have the skilled workforce required to deliver at scale.
“We are proud to be supporting BEAMA, ENA, and the entire industry in unlocking this major economic and workforce opportunity.”
David Mills, Head of Consulting at EA Technology, adds, ‘‘EA Technology is pleased to be part of the consortium delivering the Sector Growth Plan, helping to shape a strategic, evidence-based roadmap that ensures our networks are future-ready.”
Stephen Barrett, Director of Membership & Strategic Engagement at Energy & Utility Skills, said,
“Preparing the electricity networks sector for the scale of growth forecast requires an in-depth understanding of current capability and the future skills needed to deliver it. By bringing robust evidence, insight and industry engagement to this work, we aim to provide a clear roadmap that ensures the sector can build, attract and retain the skilled workforce essential for long-term success.”