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THE C ONVERSATION 09 Maxine Frerk of Grid Edge Policy says Ofgem must consider all options for heat when it comes to RIIO-2. OCTOBER ISSUE 16/2017 THE FUTURE 27 Primed to react An innovative British technology company is working with National Grid to measure the network's stability in real time, for the fi rst time. 29 Innovation ideas David Smith of the Energy Networks Association outlines how the ENA's new innovation strategies for gas and electric networks will develop. THE APPLICATION 18 Catapult chief An exclusive interview with Philip New, chief executive of the Energy Systems Catapult. 20 Asset debate We report from Network's well-attended asset management conference last month. NETWORK / 4 / OCTOBER 2017 06 THE CONVERSATION RIIO-2 The consultation into the future of RIIO is ongoing, but what shape will the next price control take, and what technologies are likely to dominate? 14 THE APPLICATION HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIAL REPORT The UK and Ireland lag the US when it comes to development of protection for workers against arc fl ash; looking at why UK Power Networks enjoys an outstanding health and safety culture; and aiming high with drone specialist and EIC award winner Cyberhawk Innovations. 22 THE FUTURE ELECTRIC VEHICLES Innovate UK has developed a vision for electric vehicles for 2025. Network asks the experts how the future development of EVs will impact on the DSO, the grid and the consumer. "There is a perfect storm being created. As more traditional generation goes off-line and renewable generation comes on, there is less visibility of how much inertia is actually being produced by the traditional generators; and this is happening at a time when inertia is dropping – as a result of there being less of those traditional generators producing inertia in the fi rst place." Marc Borrett, Reactive Technologies, The Future generators; and this is happening at a time when inertia is dropping – as a result of there being less of those traditional generators producing inertia in the fi rst Marc Borrett, Reactive Technologies, winner Cyberhawk Innovations. Innovate UK has developed a vision for electric vehicles the experts how the future development of EVs will impact on the DSO, the grid