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NETWORK / 38 / JULY/AUGUST 2016 OUTPUT JULY/AUGUST FPSA Launch The Future Power System Architecture report from the Energy Systems Catapult and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) launches on 20 July. Read exclusive interviews with Catapult and IET leaders as well as insights into the report findings on networks.online "When it comes to outsourcing operational risk, it's all or nothing. Either you've got to hand everything over to a profit- making ESCO or you're forced to go it alone." CASEY COLE, mANAGiNG diRECTOR, GURU SYSTEmS 100% A complete conversion of the gas grid to hydrogen is possible, according to Northern Gas Networks "Beyond engaging with individuals, social networks are also beginning to have a bigger role in building a sense of community, cementing neighbourhood co- operation and even demonstrating health benefits." FREddiE TiLbROOK, ThE ENERGY LOOp Network's first annual Asset Performance Conference takes place on 21 September in Birmingham. Confirmed speakers include: • Colin Taylor, director, engineering services, SP Energy Networks • Stewart Reid, head of asset management and innovation, Scottish and Southern Energy • Iain Miller, head of system design, Northern Powergrid • Steve Catling, head of network management, SGN and many more… For more information, go to: http://events. networks.online/asset Heat pathways KPMG published a report exploring scenarios for decarbonising heat in the UK on 12 June. The report was commissioned by ENA "I think of the conversation I had with a leading expert in the EV field, and of the tale he recounted of hearing from one automotive OEM that it has pulled out of any future foreseeable investment in the UK." GiLL NOWELL, SENiOR CONSULTANT SmART iNTERvENTiONS, EA TEChNOLOGY