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Final phase of vital upgrade to ageing gas mains in Wakefield for completion in March

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Four of the north of England’s utility companies are joining forces as part of Infrastructure North to launch a free energy saving guide, ‘Energy at home’, to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 26 February.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water, who together make up Infrastructure North, have launched a guide to highlight ways to use energy and water more efficiently in the home.

Through simple and practical advice, ‘Energy at Home’aims to help reduce household carbon emissions and save money on bills. It is estimated that 24% of households in the north of England are living in fuel poverty, where individuals are unable to heat their home to the level needed to stay warm, comfortable and healthy.

This booklet is part of a larger plan by the Infrastructure North group to help support those living in fuel poverty, and is hoped that it will raise awareness of the issue whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable members of the community. As well as simple and practical energy efficiency advice the guide also provides water saving tips, health and safety advice and information about fuel poverty, fuel debt, switching fuel suppliers and heating and insulation.

Commenting on behalf of Infrastructure North, Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy at Northern Gas Networks said: “Our region contains some of the most deprived parts of England, where fuel poverty is high and job opportunities are scarce. By launching our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide to coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we hope that it will help to raise awareness of the issue of fuel poverty whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable residents.

“Now is a great time to get a copy of our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide and find out what extra help may be available to ensure your home is warm ahead of next winter.”

There are many simple steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of energy that it used in the home, cut energy bills and help the environment. These include checking to see if you are eligible for any discounts on your energy bills or financial assistance with heating or insulation improvements. Energy bills can also be reduced by using less hot water.

Northern Powergrid, Northern Gas Networks, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are responsible for making sure residents across the north of England have a safe and reliable supply of electricity, gas and water to their homes. They work together as Infrastructure North to tackle the social issues that affect communities throughout the north of England, finding ways to best invest in local areas to find solutions to wider social issues.

To view or download a copy of Infrastructure North’s energy efficiency booklet visit infrastructurenorth.co.uk/energysavingguide

For further information on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, visit nea.org.uk

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Essentials gas mains repair work: Escombe Road, Bishop Auckland

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Four of the north of England’s utility companies are joining forces as part of Infrastructure North to launch a free energy saving guide, ‘Energy at home’, to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 26 February.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water, who together make up Infrastructure North, have launched a guide to highlight ways to use energy and water more efficiently in the home.

Through simple and practical advice, ‘Energy at Home’aims to help reduce household carbon emissions and save money on bills. It is estimated that 24% of households in the north of England are living in fuel poverty, where individuals are unable to heat their home to the level needed to stay warm, comfortable and healthy.

This booklet is part of a larger plan by the Infrastructure North group to help support those living in fuel poverty, and is hoped that it will raise awareness of the issue whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable members of the community. As well as simple and practical energy efficiency advice the guide also provides water saving tips, health and safety advice and information about fuel poverty, fuel debt, switching fuel suppliers and heating and insulation.

Commenting on behalf of Infrastructure North, Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy at Northern Gas Networks said: “Our region contains some of the most deprived parts of England, where fuel poverty is high and job opportunities are scarce. By launching our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide to coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we hope that it will help to raise awareness of the issue of fuel poverty whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable residents.

“Now is a great time to get a copy of our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide and find out what extra help may be available to ensure your home is warm ahead of next winter.”

There are many simple steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of energy that it used in the home, cut energy bills and help the environment. These include checking to see if you are eligible for any discounts on your energy bills or financial assistance with heating or insulation improvements. Energy bills can also be reduced by using less hot water.

Northern Powergrid, Northern Gas Networks, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are responsible for making sure residents across the north of England have a safe and reliable supply of electricity, gas and water to their homes. They work together as Infrastructure North to tackle the social issues that affect communities throughout the north of England, finding ways to best invest in local areas to find solutions to wider social issues.

To view or download a copy of Infrastructure North’s energy efficiency booklet visit infrastructurenorth.co.uk/energysavingguide

For further information on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, visit nea.org.uk

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Essential upgrade to gas mains in A688: Straindrop/Barnard Castle

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Four of the north of England’s utility companies are joining forces as part of Infrastructure North to launch a free energy saving guide, ‘Energy at home’, to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 26 February.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water, who together make up Infrastructure North, have launched a guide to highlight ways to use energy and water more efficiently in the home.

Through simple and practical advice, ‘Energy at Home’aims to help reduce household carbon emissions and save money on bills. It is estimated that 24% of households in the north of England are living in fuel poverty, where individuals are unable to heat their home to the level needed to stay warm, comfortable and healthy.

This booklet is part of a larger plan by the Infrastructure North group to help support those living in fuel poverty, and is hoped that it will raise awareness of the issue whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable members of the community. As well as simple and practical energy efficiency advice the guide also provides water saving tips, health and safety advice and information about fuel poverty, fuel debt, switching fuel suppliers and heating and insulation.

Commenting on behalf of Infrastructure North, Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy at Northern Gas Networks said: “Our region contains some of the most deprived parts of England, where fuel poverty is high and job opportunities are scarce. By launching our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide to coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we hope that it will help to raise awareness of the issue of fuel poverty whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable residents.

“Now is a great time to get a copy of our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide and find out what extra help may be available to ensure your home is warm ahead of next winter.”

There are many simple steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of energy that it used in the home, cut energy bills and help the environment. These include checking to see if you are eligible for any discounts on your energy bills or financial assistance with heating or insulation improvements. Energy bills can also be reduced by using less hot water.

Northern Powergrid, Northern Gas Networks, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are responsible for making sure residents across the north of England have a safe and reliable supply of electricity, gas and water to their homes. They work together as Infrastructure North to tackle the social issues that affect communities throughout the north of England, finding ways to best invest in local areas to find solutions to wider social issues.

To view or download a copy of Infrastructure North’s energy efficiency booklet visit infrastructurenorth.co.uk/energysavingguide

For further information on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, visit nea.org.uk

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Warm hugs for the region

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Four of the north of England’s utility companies are joining forces as part of Infrastructure North to launch a free energy saving guide, ‘Energy at home’, to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 26 February.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water, who together make up Infrastructure North, have launched a guide to highlight ways to use energy and water more efficiently in the home.

Through simple and practical advice, ‘Energy at Home’aims to help reduce household carbon emissions and save money on bills. It is estimated that 24% of households in the north of England are living in fuel poverty, where individuals are unable to heat their home to the level needed to stay warm, comfortable and healthy.

This booklet is part of a larger plan by the Infrastructure North group to help support those living in fuel poverty, and is hoped that it will raise awareness of the issue whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable members of the community. As well as simple and practical energy efficiency advice the guide also provides water saving tips, health and safety advice and information about fuel poverty, fuel debt, switching fuel suppliers and heating and insulation.

Commenting on behalf of Infrastructure North, Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy at Northern Gas Networks said: “Our region contains some of the most deprived parts of England, where fuel poverty is high and job opportunities are scarce. By launching our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide to coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we hope that it will help to raise awareness of the issue of fuel poverty whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable residents.

“Now is a great time to get a copy of our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide and find out what extra help may be available to ensure your home is warm ahead of next winter.”

There are many simple steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of energy that it used in the home, cut energy bills and help the environment. These include checking to see if you are eligible for any discounts on your energy bills or financial assistance with heating or insulation improvements. Energy bills can also be reduced by using less hot water.

Northern Powergrid, Northern Gas Networks, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are responsible for making sure residents across the north of England have a safe and reliable supply of electricity, gas and water to their homes. They work together as Infrastructure North to tackle the social issues that affect communities throughout the north of England, finding ways to best invest in local areas to find solutions to wider social issues.

To view or download a copy of Infrastructure North’s energy efficiency booklet visit infrastructurenorth.co.uk/energysavingguide

For further information on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, visit nea.org.uk

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Milestone year for Northern Gas Networks

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Four of the north of England’s utility companies are joining forces as part of Infrastructure North to launch a free energy saving guide, ‘Energy at home’, to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 26 February.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), Northern Powergrid, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water, who together make up Infrastructure North, have launched a guide to highlight ways to use energy and water more efficiently in the home.

Through simple and practical advice, ‘Energy at Home’aims to help reduce household carbon emissions and save money on bills. It is estimated that 24% of households in the north of England are living in fuel poverty, where individuals are unable to heat their home to the level needed to stay warm, comfortable and healthy.

This booklet is part of a larger plan by the Infrastructure North group to help support those living in fuel poverty, and is hoped that it will raise awareness of the issue whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable members of the community. As well as simple and practical energy efficiency advice the guide also provides water saving tips, health and safety advice and information about fuel poverty, fuel debt, switching fuel suppliers and heating and insulation.

Commenting on behalf of Infrastructure North, Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy at Northern Gas Networks said: “Our region contains some of the most deprived parts of England, where fuel poverty is high and job opportunities are scarce. By launching our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide to coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we hope that it will help to raise awareness of the issue of fuel poverty whilst highlighting the range of help and support that is available to vulnerable residents.

“Now is a great time to get a copy of our Infrastructure North energy efficiency guide and find out what extra help may be available to ensure your home is warm ahead of next winter.”

There are many simple steps that can be taken to reduce the amount of energy that it used in the home, cut energy bills and help the environment. These include checking to see if you are eligible for any discounts on your energy bills or financial assistance with heating or insulation improvements. Energy bills can also be reduced by using less hot water.

Northern Powergrid, Northern Gas Networks, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are responsible for making sure residents across the north of England have a safe and reliable supply of electricity, gas and water to their homes. They work together as Infrastructure North to tackle the social issues that affect communities throughout the north of England, finding ways to best invest in local areas to find solutions to wider social issues.

To view or download a copy of Infrastructure North’s energy efficiency booklet visit the energy saving guide page.

For further information on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, visit the NEA website.

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Mick’s Blog: A time for giving

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Well it’s not quite a time for giving, but it won’t be long. But we have been giving, we’ve been giving paintings away and I’m relieved to say no one has given them back yet!

As you may be aware we are taking down gas holders (big things that look like swimming pools) because they are no longer needed. Without getting too technical, gas holders used to hold gas, then feed it into our vast network of pipes which supply customers homes, then store it again, which is why they went up and down. But now we have a different system that uses pipes and valves. Interestingly, the pipes are cadmium yellow, which has just a hint of orange.

Because of this very function (the giving away bit) they had to be situated in residential and industrial areas. As a result, when it comes to the dismantling we have to rely heavily on the cooperation of the residents surrounding the site, remember I said they were big! So NGN being NGN we like to give something back, in this case paintings, which is handy, because we have a community artist, me!

Below are some photos of the paintings we gave away to the site residents of Penrith. The first two are paintings at Castle Park Penrith, (it’s a park with a castle in it) and the final one is a painting I made of a holder demolition.

Thanks to Richard Dawson and Mark Johnson for organising this.

Until next time.

Penrith gas holder

Penrith gas holder paintings

Penrith Castle

Penrith gas holder

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UPDATE: Loss of gas supply in Lombard Street / Quayside area of Newcastle – 7.30pm

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Engineers from Northern Gas Networks continue to undertake emergency repair work in a bid to restore supply to properties and businesses in the Quayside area of Newcastle upon Tyne following a burst water main in the area.

The cause of the incident has been identified and work on the properties affected is ongoing. Teams are on site and are working closely with the 285 customers, answering questions and ensuring they have heaters and food vouchers. Work will continue throughout the day tomorrow (Monday 30 January).

Ian Waddle, Regional Manager, Northern Gas Networks, said: “I can ensure customers that we are working hard to restore the gas supply to all properties affected as soon as possible. We’d like to apologise for the inconvenience caused and we will continue to provide updates on our progress.

“Our customer teams have been supporting our engineers by distributing heating and cooking facilities where it is needed, especially to vulnerable residents.”

A temporary incident room has been set up at the Premier Inn Hotel, 15 Lombard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, where residents can drop in, collect heaters and ask any questions. Residents requiring hot food can collect a food voucher on proof of address. The incident room will close at 10pm this evening and will reopen at 8am on Monday.

Anyone with any questions or concerns is being asked to speak to an engineer on site, drop into the Premier Inn or contact NGN’s Customer Care team on 0800 040 7766.

Anyone who smells gas should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

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UPDATE: Loss of gas supply in Lombard Street / Quayside area of Newcastle.

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Engineers from Northern Gas Networks are undertaking emergency repair work in a bid to restore supply to properties and businesses in the Quayside area of Newcastle upon Tyne following a burst water main in the area.

Around 285 users have been affected. Our teams of engineers are on site hand delivering letters and door knocking customers in order to get access to their properties to turn off the gas at the meter.

In the meantime, customers are advised to turn off their gas supplies at the main tap or next to their gas meter.

Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the incident, which occurred at around 11am today (Sunday) and has resulted in the loss of supply to the area.

Ian Waddle, Regional Manager, Northern Gas Networks, said: “We’d like to apologise for the inconvenience caused and are working hard to restore the gas supply to all customers affected as soon as possible and will be providing customers with regular updates on our progress.

“We are working to identify any vulnerable customers in the area and ensure that they are looked after as a priority.”

A temporary incident room has been set up at the Premier Inn Hotel, 15 Lombard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, where residents can drop in, collect heaters and ask any questions. Residents requiring hot food can collect a food voucher on proof of address.

Our customer teams are supporting engineers in distributing heating and cooking facilities where it is needed and further updates will be circulated regarding support to our customers.

Anyone with any questions or concerns is being asked to speak to an engineer on site, drop into the Premier Inn or contact NGN’s Customer Care team on 0800 040 7766.

Anyone who smells gas should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

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Northern Gas Networks and CESI launch unique gas and whole systems research laboratory – IntEGReL

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Northern Gas Networks and the EPSRC National Centre for Energy System Integration have announced the launch of IntEGReL, a groundbreaking integrated electrical and gas utility scale research facility.

The £30m InteGReL facility (Integrated Electricity and Gas Research Laboratory), located in Gateshead, is a partnership between Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and the Newcastle University-led EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI). It will allow energy researchers and industry to carry out grid scale trials and experiments of coupled gas, electricity and heat systems for the first time.

The underpinning philosophy of InteGReL is that a ‘whole systems’ approach to energy is required to deliver what customers want.

Professor Phil Taylor, Director of the EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration at Newcastle University, said: “In response to the growing consensus that a ‘whole systems approach’ is necessary to transform the UK energy system and drive forward the government’s industrial strategy, NGN and CESI have launched a research, development and demonstration facility which reflects this need and is set to be at the forefront of energy innovation for years to come.”

The announcement was made during the launch of the Energising the North report, which described the strengths, challenges and opportunities for the North of England and UK energy systems.

The energy trilemma

Energy systems face many serious and sometimes conflicting challenges, often referred to as the energy trilemma: security, affordability and sustainability. Decarbonising these networks at a reasonable cost – while maintaining the security of supply – will have significant benefits both for industry and society. However, realising these potential benefits requires social, technical, commercial and regulatory innovation.

Professor Phil Taylor explained: “The underpinning philosophy of InteGReL is that a ‘whole systems approach’ to energy is required to deliver what customers want. In order to do this, we need to fully understand our complex energy system and the interdependencies between heating, cooling, transport, gas and electricity.

“Computer models can only take us so far in understanding energy systems and developing and evaluating new techniques and technologies, so there is a critical need for full-scale integrated energy system research and demonstration facilities where new ideas can be trialed and evaluated.

“These facilities are key in building confidence in new methods and technologies, in terms of both performance and safety, and this is what underpins our research at CESI. Through integrating the learning from our smart grid laboratory, energy storage test bed on Science Central and now IntGReL, the aim is to test the whole energy system and really understand how we need to evolve and adapt to meet future supply and demand.”

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Decarbonising UK heat network can create 20,000 jobs and add £2.3bn per year to the Northern Economy by 2050

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20,000 new jobs could be created and £2.3bn per year added to the economy of the North of England if the UK heat network is de-carbonised, according to a new KPMG report commissioned by Northern Gas Networks, which was published today.

The report, Energising the North, finds that by building on existing capabilities and exploiting opportunities in smart power, decarbonised gas and transport, the Northern regional economy (comprising the North West, the North East and Yorkshire and The Humber) would see a boost of over 65%.

The findings also suggest that if hydrogen were to become a key fuel in heat and transport, as is being examined in the H21 Leeds City Gate project, the Northern economy could grow by up to £2.3 bn and create an additional 7,000 jobs.

Energising the North panel at House of Commons

The report demonstrates how the Northern Energy Economy is leading the de-carbonisation agenda in the UK through pioneering projects such as the Northern Gas Networks H21 Leeds City Gate project; the Smart Grids Centre at Newcastle University; the Siemens wind turbine plant in Hull and the extensive electric car manufacturing by Nissan in Sunderland.

It also calls on the government to make low carbon energy a centre-piece of its industrial strategy for the North. This is part of the report’s four part plan, which calls for continued investment in the Northern energy economy, research and development and for the whole energy sector to work together and share innovations to achieve full de-carbonisation by 2050.

The report also details the huge contribution the energy sector in the North already makes to the regional and UK economy. From 1997 to 2014, the Northern energy sector accounted for c23% of total UK economic value for the energy sector. In 2014, the Northern energy sector contributed some £3.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the regional and UK economy.

The report was launched today at an event in the House of Commons attended by MPs, government officials and representatives of the energy sector.

Speaking at the launch of the report, Mark Horsley, CEO of Northern Gas Networks, said: “We are experiencing a paradigm shift in the way energy is developed and delivered, and this report demonstrates how the North is leading the way for energy innovation across gas, electricity and transport.

“Initiatives such as our H21 Leeds City Gate project, which shows that conversion to a hydrogen gas network is achievable, demonstrate the way in which the North is leading the rest of the country in de-carbonisation technology.

“As the government announces its industrial strategy, we call on them to examine closely the findings of this report and to make low carbon energy investment a centre piece of its strategy for the North.”

Andrew Percy MP, Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, said: “The Northern energy sector is already contributing significantly to the UK economy: from 1997 to 2014 it accounted for around 23% of total UK economic value for the energy sector.

“Now today’s report finds that the energy sector has the potential to increase growth across the North by up to £2.3bn a year by 2050. This growth would be built upon existing capabilities and exploiting opportunities in smart power, decarbonised gas and transport. By making the most of these opportunities, the Northern energy sector can create an additional 20,000 jobs.

“The infrastructure is already in place and the Government is working across the region to invest in, support and develop the businesses required to super-charge the Northern Powerhouse.”

Robert Hull, Power and Utilities Director, KPMG, said: “There is already a strong energy sector in the North, but with the continued innovation in low carbon technology there is an opportunity to drive further economic growth across the region. To deliver this there needs to be a step-change in the approach to energy provision, with increased emphasis on exploiting innovation and gaining efficiencies across power, heat and transport.

“This is why transforming the region’s energy sector should be at the heart of both the government’s industrial strategy, and its Northern Powerhouse agenda. It will be important not to miss this opportunity to realise secure, clean and lowest cost energy while also delivering economic growth.”

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