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"The interaction between waste, transport and energy plays out on the ground at a local level, and this is where the networks need to connect with local stakeholders." Dave Parkin, The Conversation THE C ONVERSATION 06 Hot stuff: Network visits Copenhagen to see if the Danish model of heating can – or should – be adopted in Britain to any great degree. Experts including the Danish Embassy's Ian Manders explain the convergence of policy between the two countries. 14 Consulting the consumer: Should consumers have a say in which technologies are chosen to meet their future energy needs, and are today's fuel-poor being overlooked in favour of solving the problems of tomorrow? FEBRUARY ISSUE 09/2017 THE FUTURE 28 Doing the splits: What does the legal ringfencing of its system operation role mean for National Grid and the industry as a whole? The Energy Networks Association's David Smith gives his view. 32 Reach for the sky: As more industries take up cloud technologies, are energy networks following suit or does cloud computing present a cybersecurity risk? THE APPLICATION 22 Filed away: Network shines a light on smaller innovation projects being undertaken by energy networks through the Network Innovation Allowance on themes including design, environmental control, smarter working and better connections NETWORK / 4 / FEBRUARY 2017 06 THE CONVERSATION: A DANISH FAIRY TALE? In the latest Danish tale there are lessons to be learnt from the use of district heating in Copenhagen. Network paid a visit to fi nd out if Britain could follow in Denmark's footsteps. 22 THE APPLICATION: UP AND COMING Network operators are constantly working on developing new technologies and solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Network rounds up what's new in the NIA. 28 THE FUTURE: DIVIDE AND CONQUER Ofgem marked the close of its call for evidence by splitting National Grid, and the ENA sets out its response. "The interaction "The interaction between waste, transport and energy plays out on the ground at a local level, and this is where the networks need to connect with local stakeholders." Dave Parkin, The Conversation and this is where and this is where and this is where transport and transport and transport and National Grid, and the ENA