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THE FUTURE 38 Considering the impacts of localised energy Delegates at a recent roundtable event organised by Network in association with National Grid were invited to consider the benefi cial impact of localised energy in supporting the whole energy system. 40 Providing fl exibility SSEN's role in delivering active network management systems fi t for the future. NETWORK / 5 / MAY 2019 L E A D E R C O M M E N T YOUR NET W ORK Give the people what they want Let us know what projects, technologies and topics you want us to cover. Have your say Express your opinions and respond to content by blogging or writing for the magazine. A social Network Follow us on Twitter: @Network_mag Email the editor: alecpeachey@fav-house.com C OMING SO ON ∙ Highlighting innovation ∙ Establishing hydrogen ∙ The Internet of Things Alec Peachey alecpeachey@fav-house.com THE DRIVE TO DECARBONISE Decarbonisation is a theme that runs throughout this month's issue of Network. Firstly, Electricity North West chief executive Peter Emery tells us why the company is putting decarbonisation at the heart of its plans on page 8. At our recent Network Forum event decarbonisation was high on the agenda in the exible networks stream with Cadent and SP Energy Networks both talking about it as part of their presentations. You can read a review of the event on page 26. When thinking about the decarbonisation of heat the UK has resolved, by 2050, to reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent of their level in 1990. Developments have been made on the heat side and there's currently trials involving blending hydrogen into the gas network. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee recently released a report on carbon, capture, usage and storage (CCUS). The report suggests that the production of low-carbon hydrogen should be prioritised, something that has been welcomed by Energy Networks Association chief executive David Smith. He said: "We strongly welcome the Committee's – ndings, especially the need for government to outline clear steps and targets to match its policy ambitions, prioritise the production of low-carbon hydrogen, and fast-track commercial scale CCUS projects from 2023. "This technology is critical to tackling our greatest challenges including widespread deployment of low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonise heat and transport. A 'whole systems' approach to decarbonisation is needed, which facilitates hydrogen as well as smart hybrid systems and electri– cation." While there may be some uncertainty over which route the UK will take to decarbonising heat – electri– cation, hydrogen networks or a hybrid system – energy networks and their supply chain will continue to do everything they can to respond to the emissions target. While there may be some uncertainty over which route the UK will take to decarbonising heat – electri– cation, hydrogen networks or a hybrid system – energy networks and their supply chain will continue to do everything they can to respond to the emissions 30 Using asset information Case study highlighting a recent project that helped Electricity North West identify its asset management information needs. 31 Industry insight – Fundamentals Ltd. 32 Reclaiming and recognising asset management Delegates at a roundtable event organised by Network in association with Siemens met to discuss the future for network asset management. 41 Industry insight – Megger. 42 Utility Week Live Utility Week Live at the Birmingham NEC on 21-22 May will be exploring transition in the sector in all its guises. In the fourth of a series of monthly reports Nadine Buddoo looks at business model transition. Things