Young people with special educational needs are enjoying enhanced surroundings, thanks to a team of ten from UK Power Networks Services.

Attendees at a charity gala in Salisbury have raised more than £3,000 for a charity that provides support and comfort to bereaved military children.

A project to transform the station master’s garden is taking shape at the Bluebell Railway in Uckfield, helped by local power workers. Eight UK Power Networks’ staff helped prepare flower beds for new planting, to create a peaceful spot where the railway charity’s volunteers can take a break. The team gave their time through Donate a Day, which gives employees two days a year to volunteer with local charities and community groups.

More than 30 of our colleagues recently spent the day in Sutton Scotney, near Winchester, volunteering at the Boaz Project, a charity that helps adults with learning difficulties gain work, skills and friendship.

A graduate civil engineer is on track for a powerful career, after gaining a place on UK Power Networks’ first post-university scheme in more than five years.

UK Power Networks Services has gained a top-notch applicant to boost its team in London. Hamza Sifaoui will be joining the commercial branch of UK Power Networks as a graduate electrical design engineer.

Our expertise provide end-to-end integrated solutions for developing Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet transition plans and charging hubs across an array of industries. Find out more on how to transition to an electric fleet in our know-how guide.

We are excited to announce that we are the winners of the best LinkedIn Campaign at the Digital Communication Awards.

We have invested in and fully deployed an innovative new system to evaluate the condition of electrical infrastructure – that could revolutionise the way the aviation sector monitors power assets in future.

Adrian Laycock has been announced as the new client delivery manager for our Manchester office.

Three new recruits are supercharging their careers on our power apprenticeship.

Ports have committed to reducing their Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from their operations) and Scope 2 emissions (from power consumption). The challenge is to promote the use of low-carbon technologies and ensure infrastructure is in place to support decarbonisation.

Pantelis Stefas CEng MIET Senior Consultant at UK Power Networks Services, talks through the challenges of meeting the future energy demands of low carbon technologies which are increasing apace.

Our armed forces veterans are 'rowing' from Dover to Dunkirk in aid of bereaved military children for Armed Forces Day this weekend.

Swathes of Kentish savannah have been enhanced by a powerful team of litter pickers.

International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the amazing work being done by women in the industry all over the world.

Over 300 UK Power Networks employees have raised a total of £48,500 for the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) charity by virtue of their participation in a 20-mile ‘Royal Ramble’ charity walk across London.

Power crews working behind the scenes on Britain’s railway infrastructure took time out to spruce up a heritage railway station in East Sussex.

Kimberley Kelly of UK Power Networks Services has been announced as the new client delivery manager for the Chatham region.

We work with logistics companies and fleet operators to optimise their existing energy infrastructure and integrate electric vehicle technology

We are expanding our portfolio of key infrastructure assets with the acquisition of UU Solar, from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT).

We have partnered with bp pulse to power eight ultra-fast 150kW chargers at their Pimlico Electric Vehicle charging hub in central London.

UK Power Networks Services continues to support Transport for London in its strategic ambitions to add 54 new trains to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) by 2024.

With continued investment in an innovative facility that allows us to control, manage and monitor substations and other electrical infrastructure on behalf of our clients, we are helping the industry to accelerate its transition towards a decarbonised future.

Members of our project teams from Allenby and MUJV helped the Boaz community get ready for their annual festive event.

Three members of our Client Delivery team recently used their Donate a Day benefit to help out at a local charity

Cricketing girls in Hornchurch are aiming for a first class season after being given an award to buy nets, indoor balls and cones for their winter practice.

Power workers in Crawley ran a Christmas collection for a charity helping Sussex’s homeless, on the company’s doorstep.

We have partnered with bp pulse to install and project manage their new ultra-fast hub in Central London.

Three career changers have joined UK Power Networks Services, to build new careers on the power network.

We are thrilled to announce that we have received a gold award for our outstanding entry in the 'Best Use of Digital from the Energy and Utilities Sector' category at the Digital Impact Awards.

We are very proud to have recently been awarded gold for 'Best use of digital media' and bronze for 'Best corporate website' at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2023.

UK Power Networks Services team members have gathered to celebrate the momentous achievement of two decades of service with High Speed 1 (HS1), the UK’s only high-speed railway.

Taekwondo students in Maidstone are getting a kick out of a grant for new training equipment. Students are celebrating a £300 award from power infrastructure firm, UK Power Networks Services, which is going towards a new punch bag at the Family Martial Arts Black Belt School, based in Wharf Road.

Disabled anglers will be able to fish at Spring Grove Park in Bookham, after volunteers upgraded a path around a pond.

A football team in Westerham has been kitted out in professional new kit to match their growing height and form in the league.

A company which provides day to day work on defence related projects and military sites across Hampshire and Wiltshire has confirmed its commitment to the military aviation museum at Middle Wallop by extending its corporate partnership for a further twelve months.

UK Power Networks Services has been working with resource management company, Veolia, since 2006.

Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array - one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.

Forty UK Power Networks Services volunteers visited the Boaz Project, a farm-based charity that helps adults with learning difficulties acquire work, skills, and friendship.

UK Power Network Services has been awarded a two-year contract extension by London Trams to continue the inspection and maintenance of 13 trackside substations in the Croydon area.

UK Power Networks Services has been appointed to develop a primary Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy to support Southern Water’s ambition to transition all fleet vehicles to electric and low carbon alternatives.

Concluding our mini-series, 'Through the Lens: Women in Engineering', our focus shifts to safety as a top priority. Our female colleagues share their insights on how UK Power Networks Services ensures exceptional safety standards for both employees and clients.

Part two of our mini series, ‘Through the lens: Women in Engineering’, we discuss the challenges facing women in the industry and how our female colleagues have overcome this. With positive progress being made, we want our women engineers to feel empowered to always be confident and assertive in their work.

As part of our mini series, 'Through the lens: Women in Engineering', our panel of inspiring women discuss their experiences of joining the industry, the shift in diversity they've witnessed over recent years and the need to empower younger generations to overcome stereotypes in pursuit of engineering excellence.

A dairy herdsman has moo-ved to pastures new, pipping nearly 700 applicants to a prized role on UK Power Networks Services’ apprenticeship programme.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day, we are delighted to share insights from women across our company who have come together to discuss their careers, their invaluable experiences with safety practices and their hopes for the future of our industry.

Our volunteers have been keeping some traditional hedge-laying skills alive in Medway.

Railway workers stepped back in time to freshen up a heritage railway station in Kent.

East Sussex cricketers were awarded a grant to help make their pitch perfect.

Our latest contract win with Canary Wharf Group allows us to support the Wood Wharf Development by undertaking the operation and maintenance of their High and Low voltage distribution system.

We take the time to understand your business and your strategic energy requirements, ensuring that we deliver the best outcomes possible.

As the UK government works towards a zero-emissions car and van fleet by 2050, and a ban on new petrol and diesel cars in 2030, logistics companies and fleet operators are facing increasing pressure to move towards electric vehicles.

Our innovative solution furthers sustainability efforts for High Speed 1

Our latest contract win in the ports industry sees us working with the Port of Sheerness to increase resilience and further review their electricity network.

Contracted since 1993, we have kept three major airports running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year. For the past 30 years we have owned, operated and maintained critical infrastructure for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

UK Power Networks Services has been selected to design and build a £3 million infrastructure upgrade to provide clean energy at Morpeth’s County Hall.

A youth football team in Hampshire was ‘bowled over’ by a grant from a local power firm to buy the players professional new kit bags.

UK Power Networks Services has been selected to install an integrated operations, maintenance, and management solution for up to 1,000 EV charging points for Yorkshire Water, as the water utility pivots towards an electric fleet, in line with its Net Zero ambitions.

We are aware the work we do has an impact on the environment – and make efforts to conserve ecosystems and improve biodiversity by doing our work sustainably. We assess our impact on the environment using our green action plan – support our clients to do the same.

The UK's energy landscape is transforming at a rapid pace. We work with like-minded partners such as Heathrow Airport, UPS and High Speed 1 to keep them ahead of the sustainability curve, unlocking net-zero and cost-efficiency gains through continuous innovation.

We provide a strong platform for our women leaders to share their success stories and experiences within the industry, with the hope that today’s careers will inspire a future generation of women engineers and scientists to push the sustainability agenda forward.

Meeting net zero targets requires real transformation across the transport sector. Philip Heathcote, Head of Markets, explains the importance of end-to-end electrification in delivering a brighter energy future for individuals, business and wider society.

Elevating the voice of young people will be key to ensuring net zero targets are delivered across generations. We invest in apprentices and graduates to equip tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to bring the future of sustainable energy forward.

Mobilising finance will be key to accelerating net zero targets. As a leading energy partner, we provide our clients with sustainable finance solutions that support their day-to-day operations while delivering on net-zero goals.

We continue to help our clients achieve their net zero ambitions. Here, Steven Muscat, Head of Engineering, highlights the importance of unlocking power networks efficiency in bringing the future of clean energy forward.

The transition to net zero requires immediate and collective action. Across industries and sectors, we support our clients on the path to decarbonisation by delivering end-to-end solutions for a brighter, more sustainable future.

11 August 2022: UK Power Networks Services has been commissioned to install a state-of-the-art electrical distribution system at the Wylfa nuclear site in Anglesey, North Wales, to enable the continued decommissioning works of the former power station.

Antony White, Sector Lead for UK Power Network Services, discusses the challenges that data centres face meeting capacity requirements, ensuring a resilient energy supply and balancing sustainability pressures.

Steve will lead the company’s market-leading design, information management, and testing and commissioning capability, to drive our strategy in delivering a bright energy future for clients.

A solar car port is a single structure which incorporates solar PV with one or a series of car spaces below. They are primarily a renewable generation asset which can also be designed to incorporate electric vehicle charging points. Download the full insight below to learn more.

21 July 2022: UK Power Networks Services will complete electrical infrastructure upgrades to allow a new fleet of trains to operate on the Piccadilly line and improve reliability and service frequency.

Rob Austin, Client Relationship Manager at UK Power Networks Services, discusses the major milestones you’ll need to reach to transition your fleet from fossil fuels to zero emission electricity.

7 July 2022: The energy infrastructure specialist has announced David Mitchell as its new Director, effective from Thursday, 7 July.

This International Women in Engineering Day, meet Lucy, Kim and Heather, three inspiring women who deliver outstanding engineering solutions on critical national infrastructure and encourage future generations of female engineers to join the industry.

Steve Muscat, Head of Engineering at UK Power Networks Services, explains the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it can save costs for businesses.

14 June 2022: Fifty staff from UK Power Networks Services donated their time to a speedy makeover of the memorial garden, outdoor seating areas, visitor pathway and service courtyard of the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire.

6 June 2022: UK Power Networks Services has won a contract to take the UK’s largest container port, and one of the largest in Europe, a step closer to Net Zero.

As the UK’s maritime industry continues to play a vital role in global trade, the pressure to decarbonise an industry reliant on fossil fuels is increasing. If no action is taken to transition to renewable energy sources and low carbon alternative fuels, CO2 emissions from international shipping could account for 17% of global CO2 emissions by 2050.

Kieran Coughlan, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, talks you through how creating an effective asset management strategy for your electrical network could hold the key to delivering on sustainability.

12 April 2022: Players at Southwater netball club have netted a grant for new tops for their latest team. Southwater Netball Club's ‘Diamonds’ team was awarded a £250 Team Sport Award by UK Power Networks Services.

As rail projects move off the drawing board and into reality, together as an industry we have the opportunity to deliver the safest projects in the UK’s history.

Head of Markets Philip Heathcote explores some of the actions airports can take today to set them on the path to net zero.

15 March 2022: UK Power Networks Services is supporting the Port of London Authority’s (PLA) sustainability ambitions by successfully completing an energy feasibility study to identify opportunities to integrate low-carbon generation technologies across its sites and floating structures.

17 March 2022: Rosie will be advising young people about exciting career opportunities at the heart of a low carbon future, to celebrate British Science Week (11-20 March).

This International Women’s Day we spoke to project managers Lucy and Kim about their career success in rail and engineering.

The need for energy resilience to form part of our response to climate resilience is becoming more significant. We only have to look at recent extreme weather events such as storms Barra and Eunice to witness the extreme pressure the electrical infrastructure was under during these events. So, why is it important to have a resilient energy network and what can your business do to improve energy resilience?

As London City Airport's strategic energy infrastructure partner, we recently completed a generator fuel replacement project that will improve air quality in and around the airport.

Embracing diversity and inclusion as a strategic imperative is critical for any organisation that strives for high performance.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and we're shining a light on recent apprenticeship graduate Joe Lewis.

1 February 2022: We are excited to announce that we will be working with Peel Ports Group to help them on their journey to become a net zero port operator by 2040.

Ports sector lead Sagnik Murthy attended the International Maritime Hub at COP26 to hear from port operators from around the world and the critical role they play both as a facilitator of global trade and as a leader in the decarbonisation of transport. As a sector that’s particularly vulnerable to climate change, Sagnik shares just some of the solutions that could put ports on the foot front of the energy transition and achieving net zero.

The effects of climate change are already being felt as extreme weather events are becoming more commonplace. Having a reliable and resilient energy network that can adapt to these concerning changes in weather patterns will be essential for any business to operate efficiently.

If you can’t see it you can’t be it. We’re providing a platform to share the stories of some of our female leaders who have forged successful careers in science, technology and engineering to inspire the next generation.

To meet and deliver solutions to energy challenges we collaborate with clients, industry partners and the UK government to develop and trial technically innovative energy solutions.

The transport sector produces 27% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonisation of our transport system is critical, find out how we’re working with clients to transition their operational vehicles and equipment to electric.

Achieving sustainable development goals and net zero target will require a collaborative approach from town and cities right across the UK. That’s why we’ve expanded our geographical footprint so that we can deliver solutions for our clients nationwide.

The energy transition from reliance on fossil fuels to clean energy technology will be key to achieving a sustainable energy future. We pride ourselves on being a trusted energy infrastructure partner, equipped to deliver sustainable and commercially viable energy solutions.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the bottom line of many organisations, sustainability goals remain unwavering. Our financing solution provides stability, allowing you to focus on your core business while keeping your net zero goals on track.

We are aware the work we do has an impact on the environment so we must conserve the environment and improve biodiversity by doing our work sustainably.

We’re putting pathways in place for young people to get hands on experience and aspire to work towards careers within the energy transition. Find out about our recent work experience programme with Urban Synergy and our apprentice programme.

6 October 2021: UK Power Networks Services has completed a study for the passenger transport company Go-Ahead Group to transition its fleet of 5,000 buses to zero-emissions technology.

28 September 2021: Fifteen staff from UK Power Networks Services joined forces to power wash paving, clear paths, clean lights, signs and railings, dig a ramp for a garden shed, replace fence panels and clear rubbish, making a ‘dramatic difference’ sprucing up the grounds at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham.

We recently welcomed three interns from Urban Synergy, an award winning early intervention mentoring charity that helps young people between 10-18 years of age to reach their full potential through mentoring, inspirational seminars and work experience.

24 August 2021: Ampaire, a pioneer in hybrid electric aircraft technology, launches demonstration flights between Exeter Airport and Cornwall Airport Newquay this week, to advance the use of sustainable aviation, driving down costs and emissions on short regional routes. The flights are part of a series of government-backed trials aimed at moving the UK towards green aviation.

17 August 2021: UK Power Networks Services is powering the British Army on the road to a greener future following the design and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at military sites across the south of England.

We speak to our resident BIM (Building Information Modelling) expert Tony Whyman to understand the role of BIM in energy infrastructure projects, how technologies have evolved and the potential benefits BIM can deliver to clients looking to explore its application.

The theme for this year's International Women in Engineering Day is celebrating our engineering heroes. Irina Popova, shares her story about her recent promotion into the role of Principal Design Engineer and her advice to the next generation of engineering heroes.

This week we're celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, an awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering. Today we're catching up with Heather Smeaton-Lowen, Client Delivery Manager, who shares her thoughts on her 33-year career in the industry.

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrating its 8th year in 2021. Initiated by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), INWED is an international awareness campaign which raises the profile of women in engineering and focuses attention on the amazing career opportunities available to women and girls in the industry. The initiative aims to recognise the best, brightest and bravest women in engineering, who recognise a problem, then dare to be part of the solution. We catch up with some of our female colleagues on their thoughts about INWED.

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is a government grant that supports the development and deployment of technologies that enable businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future, in line with the UK’s net zero goals and sustainability ambitions.

Philip Heathcote, Head of Markets, explains how rail electrification may be one of the answers to the emissions challenge.

Ian Smyth, Director of UK Power Networks Services spoke to The Airport Operator, the official magazine of the Airport Operators Association about the role of airports within the UK's national infrastructure strategy and the steps to sustainability the aviation sector will need to take to rebound from COVID-19.

The government’s Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener, published in October 2021, has set out a strategy to address emissions from the UK's 30 million buildings. It aims for all new heating appliances installed in homes and workplaces will be low-carbon technologies, like electric heat pumps or hydrogen boilers by 2035.

We caught up with Antony White, Client Delivery Manager - ICP, on the business of connecting residential developments, commercial properties and industrial clients to the electricity network and how the industry has changed in the last 30 years.

21 April 2021: UK Power Networks Services announced today that it has successfully won a contract with Telford Homes, one of London’s largest residential developers, to connect their new development in Beckton to the local electricity network.

At the end of 2020, the UK government announced bold plans to invest £4bn into creating 250,000 new green jobs, as part of its commitment to transition the UK economy towards net zero by 2050.

In the third and final part of the series, Head of Markets Philip Heathcote examines the role of energy infrastructure partners in achieving decarbonisation of the aviation industry.

In part two of his series on the future of environmentally friendlier aviation, Head of Markets Philip Heathcote looks at how sustainable flight may be fuelled in the future.

In this three-part series, Head of Markets Philip Heathcote explores what the aviation industry is doing now and the possible routes to achieving net zero carbon emissions. In the first of the series, Philip examines the shift in public perception of the aviation industry and what major airlines and airports are already doing to make their existing infrastructure more sustainable.

For those who drive or are clued in to the rules of driving in the UK, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) test will not be unfamiliar. Failing to do an MOT can lead to a fine and likely compromise your insurance cover as well.

Seismic changes are taking place in the energy supply industry. Some are obvious, like the EV charging points that are popping up around cities and some perhaps that are less so. More and more, UK Power Networks Services has been working with transportation clients to help them take advantage of new technologies and the energy transition, in particular, the decentralisation of energy networks. Head of Markets, Philip Heathcote examines the fundamental changes in the energy supply industry and the impact they are having upon transport.

9 February 2021: To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, power apprentice Josh Pavey, 20, from Basingstoke, describes his role with UK Power Networks Services, learning the skills that keep power supplies flowing to essential electricity infrastructure.

Under the Prime Minister’s new ten point plan for a green industrial revolution, new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030. In the next decade, there will be major developments paving the way for the transition to electric vehicles.

When COVID-19 started to make its presence felt in the UK and across the world in early 2020, nobody could have predicted the impact it would have on everyday life. The pandemic has altered the way we live and has significantly dampened the economy. The aviation sector is among the worst affected, owing to restrictions imposed on travel.

Late 2019, the UK government launched the first phase of a £125 million 4-year investment programme to engender innovation and encourage the aviation industry to develop ideas to meet the challenges posed by future flight. The Future Flight Challenge initiative aims to identify innovative ways to achieve greener flights, increased mobility, better connectivity and reduced congestion.

The UK’s maritime sector has always played an important role as a primary facilitator of global trade, with shipping accounting for 95% of UK trade. Following the UK’s departure from the EU, ports will play a key role in reframing trade relationships and harnessing future opportunities.

14 January 2021: UK Power Networks Services today announced that it is undertaking detailed modelling and analysis of Port of Tyne’s electricity network, which will enable the port to begin its journey to decarbonisation through electrification.

17 December 2020: A fleet of five electric buses are now in operation from West Ham bus garage in east London, thanks to a new electric vehicle charging solution provided by UK Power Networks Services.

The future of mobility is here and in the next decade we expect to see a significant amount of change in the way we design, fuel and use our transport. We are already seeing companies like Virgin, carry out the first human passenger test of their Hyperloop capsules, capture the public’s imagination by giving them an insight into what the future of travel and mobility might look like.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, the public and our clients remains our top priority.

Goal 9 of the SDGs is a call for organisations to prioritise innovation as a means to achieving sustainable, long-term development and Net Zero targets.

14 October 2020: Innovative technologies to optimise asset performance ensure UK’s HS1 line is the most reliable railway in Europe and a model of more sustainable transport.

7 October 2020: We’re excited to announce that we will be working with Bristol Airport to help them on their journey to be carbon-neutral by 2025 and Net Zero by 2050.

Company budgets post COVID-19 will be under severe pressure and the need to reduce energy costs, ensure resilience and lock-in any carbon savings achieved through restricted working will be greater than ever.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals represent a global, concerted effort by industry, communities, charities and NGOs to come together to create a blueprint for continuous, sustainable development for all.

22 July 2020: Power experts are testing innovative technologies that could be adopted by UK airports, to help electricity engineers work remotely rather than on site.

Water utilities are very energy-intensive businesses. They require large amounts of power to move water around their networks and operate water and wastewater treatment plants to provide clean water to customers and process sewage safely back into the environment.

2 April 2020: New project to break down barriers to electrification for global fleet operators.

5 March 2020: UK Power Networks Services has become one of the first companies of its kind in the UK to achieve certification in recognition of its industry-leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) credentials.

All Electric Bus Town funding worth £50 million presents an opportunity not to be missed for local authorities.

5 February 2020: Top apprenticeships are on offer in roles that will help to keep the lights on in critical infrastructure in the UK while supporting net zero carbon emissions targets by 2050.

29 January 2020: The distributed energy solutions provider will support the energy transition of the UK’s railway infrastructure.

10 January 2020: This week saw the successful completion of Network Rail’s electrification of the railway route between Cardiff Central and London Paddington.

Energy strategy has evolved in the last ten years from being a ‘nice to have’ to being a ‘must have’ - whether the main driver is controlling costs, boosting your energy independence, improving resilience, increasing your social corporate responsibility, meeting policies or investor’s expectations. An energy strategy can be invaluable for your business.

20 December 2019: A new girls’ football team in Chatham will be getting football kit and aids thanks to a £250 sport award.

As global travel becomes more accessible and airports undergo major expansion programmes to keep up with customer and airline demand, the public scrutiny of carbon emissions is at an all-time high.

14 October 2019: Manchester Metropolitan University signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Power Networks Services, with the aim of working together to create smart energy solutions for a range of UK organisations.

With the national push for carbon reduction firmly in place, exploring more efficient and smarter methods of energy procurement and management has never been more important.

19 September 2019: We are delivering projects to renew and upgrade Manchester Metrolink’s electrical infrastructure.