Future energy
Explore the areas contributing to the future of our network
Meet Ben Grunfeld, our Asset & Technology and Strategy & Growth Director
Ben joined the business in July 2023 and leads our asset and technology and strategy and growth directorates focusing on developing our operational investment and technology.
He boasts a wealth of both UK and global utilities experience having worked at the consultancy Guidehouse where he was partner and the international energy sector lead.
As he joins the business, Ben will play a critical role in leading our £2bn electricity network investment programme over the next five years until 2028.
He will also lead the growth of Electricity North West’s commercial private network business, Electricity North West Construction and Maintenance.
Meet the Asset & Technology directorate
Cara Blockley
Head of DSO
Daniel Randles
Head of Strategic Planning
Tony Bell
Head of IT
Jonathan Booth
Head of Asset Management
Patrick Cropper
Operational IT Manager
Victoria Turnham
Head of Network Innovation
Paul Turner
Head of Safety & Policy
Gregory Blezard
Head of Information Security
Data and Digitalisation
Here you can gain insight into data and our strategy and corresponding digital projects and initiatives, with updates provided every six months to provide an up-to-date view of our progress.
Facilitating Net Zero
Find out more about energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar and wind power. ADD LEAP text
Distribution system operation (DSO)
Find out about our transition to ‘distribution system operation’ – an industry-wide initiative to drive the changes needed to achieve net zero carbon in the UK.
Flexibility hub
Working together to meet future demand for electricity.
Community and local energy
Find out how we support customers to deliver community-led projects to reduce, manage, generate or purchase renewable energy for the benefit of the local community.
Innovation
By combining new technology and creative thinking we are providing real solutions to real problems and meeting the challenges of the net zero carbon future.
Electrical losses
Find out about our approach to electrical losses - the difference between the energy entering the network and the energy received by customers.
Climate adaptation
Find out how we adapt our network to the effects of climate change.
Whole systems register
As we transition to net zero, we may work with other industries to develop solutions together. This collaborative working is known as 'whole system'.