Energy Conversations Podcast: Energy Networks at a Crossroads

Paulina Gonzalez-Martinez; Eve Lucas; Antonios Katris; George Potter

Energy Conversations Podcast: Energy Networks at a Crossroads

Paulina Gonzalez-Martinez, Eve Lucas, Antonios Katris, George Potter

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Abstract

How plans could shape the future of the UK’s energy networks and economy

In this episode, George Potter, Finance and Modelling Manager at SP Energy Networks, and Antonios Katris, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Policy, discuss Ofgem’s call for business plans from the UK’s major gas and electricity network operators.
They explore how these plans aim to secure sufficient revenue for running and investing in networks that deliver efficiently on customer priorities, whilst withstanding the ever increasing demand on electricity. The conversation highlights SP Energy Networks’ commissioning of CEP to provide independent research assessing their proposed £12bn investment and the wider economic impacts.
This episode offers insights into the intersection of energy regulation, investment planning, and economic analysis.

Original language	English
Publisher	University of Strathclyde
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 11 Aug 2025

Keywords

energy network
investment
regulation
electricty network
planning
SPEN
Ofgem
RIIO-3

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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1 Policy Briefing/Paper

How will SP Energy Network’s RIIO-T3 Investment Plans Impact the Wider UK Economy? Appendix
Katris, A., Turner, K. & Karkoutli, A., 18 Dec 2024, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. 24 p.
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Energy Conversations Podcast: Energy Networks at a Crossroads

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How will SP Energy Network’s RIIO-T3 Investment Plans Impact the Wider UK Economy? Appendix

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