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April 27, 2021

WPD teams up with local authorities for EPIC project

​Western Power Distribution is to explore the benefits of collaboration between local authorities and network companies through its new Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) project.
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March 25, 2021

WPD targets net zero by 2028 in new draft of RIIO-ED2 plan

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) is pledging to become net zero by 2028, reiterating its plans to invest £6 billion in network transformation.
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March 22, 2021

WPD claims industry first with launch of new data portal

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched its Beta Connected Data Portal, offering access to a range of data on energy consumption, generation, network loads and more.
"Managing this combination of low demand and high renewables shows that we can operate a greener grid
March 18, 2021

National Grid to acquire WPD as it shifts from gas to a more electrified asset base

​National Grid is looking to acquire Western Power Distribution (WPD) as part of a strategic transformation that will see the company's assets more focused on electricity transmission and distribution.
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February 19, 2021

British Gas announced as final Electric Nation energy partner

​British Gas has become the latest supplier to join Western Power Distribution's (WPD) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial, Electric Nation.
February 9, 2021

​Current± Chats: WPD and CrowdCharge on measuring the impact of V2G on networks

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
January 28, 2021

WPD targets £6bn investment in RIIO-ED2 draft plan

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) is going to invest £6 billion in its network in the run up to net zero by 2050.
January 20, 2021

Technology no longer a barrier to ‘fully functional, local flexibility markets’: A look at the Cornwall LEM

V2G as part of the Electric Nation project. Image: WPD.
January 15, 2021

Igloo Energy becomes latest company to join Electric Nation project

​Energy supplier Igloo Energy has become the latest company to join Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial Electric Nation.
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January 13, 2021

WPD launches latest flexibility tender calling for 238MW

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched its latest flexibility procurement auction, with a call for 238.83MW across 38 locations.

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