Three of Britain's’ energy networks; Cadent, SGN and UK Power Networks; have launched a ‘common ask template’ to speed up delivery of local net-zero projects.

By agreeing one shared format, paperwork and repeated requests can be eliminated making it easier to plan the upgrades needed for a low carbon future and helping local authorities’ resources go further.

Hounslow Council is already using the template, with a further five local authorities adopting it through the Greater London Authority (GLA)’s Outer East London LAEP (Local Area Energy Planning), which covers both SGN and Cadent customers.

The template means the right infrastructure – from Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers to low-carbon heating – can be planned and built sooner.

Lorna Millington, future networks manager at Cadent “The journey towards achieving net-zero is going to take a truly collaborative effort where we share intel, insight, and work together on the energy transition. This joint project with UK Power Networks and SGN is a great example of what happens when like-minded organisations come together to get things right, share results, and iterate approach to ensure results.”

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