UK Power Networks owns and maintains the electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England, serving 8.3 million homes and businesses.
UK Power Networks owns and maintains the electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England, delivering power to homes and businesses as the United Kingdom's biggest electricity distributor. The company serves 8.3 million homes and businesses, roughly a quarter of the UK population, and employs more than 6,000 people. Its work is governed by a regulated network business responsible for the ownership, maintenance and upgrading of the distribution infrastructure in its licence areas.
Operations run around the clock, with teams responding to power cuts and working to keep communities running. Reliability, safety and security are stated priorities across the network, alongside a mission-driven commitment to helping Britain reach net zero. Technical work spans electricity distribution, power network operations and maintenance, grid infrastructure upgrades, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and heat pump integration.
The company operates through two strands: the regulated network business that delivers power across its licence areas, and a commercial services arm supporting reliable power delivery and the transition to cleaner energy. Its geographic footprint covers London, the South East and East of England, within industry verticals including energy and utilities, electricity distribution, electric vehicles, heating and heat pumps, and infrastructure. Further information is available at ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
