The power network in the north west
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The power network in the North West of England has received significant investment over the past 12 months. BES Utilities looks into what’s been done to help the five million people around the area keep warm this winter.
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The power network in the north west
- 1. Investments into North West Power Network The powernetworkinthe NorthWestof Englandhas received significantinvestmentoverthe past12 months. BESUtilities looksintowhat’sbeendonetohelpthe fivemillionpeoplearoundthe areakeep warm this winter. Investment Overall, £132 million has been invested by Electricity North West in order to ensure people have sufficient supply of power. The investment has seen upgrades and strengthening to power lines, electricity substations and underground cables. A £20 million fund was set aside to upgrade 10,000 electricity poles, 635 pylons and 191km of overhead power lines. 800km of trees were also cut down to lower the risk to power lines, which consisted of a £3.7 million investment. Preparation Power cuts affect people every year, many unplanned and without warning. However, Electricity North West’s investment should mean that the chances people’s homes between Cumbria and Manchester will be affected are significantly less. Steve Johnson, CEO of Electricity North West said: “Thankfullyfor most people power cuts are very rare but theycan have a bigimpact – particularlyif you’re notprepared.Severe weathercandamage the network and cause power cuts which is why we have been working hard over the past year investing and preparing for this winter.” BES Utilities recently reported of the “tight but manageable” gas and electricity margins in the UK. BES Utilities BES Utilities isa UK-based,independentlyownedgroupof companies,comprisingof BusinessEnergy Solutions Ltd, BES Commercial Electricity Ltd and BES Telecom Ltd. With offices in Fleetwood, Lancashire, BES Utilities aims to provide first rate utility services to businesses across the United Kingdom. We value customer service highly, if have any queriesduring your time with BES Utilities, we aim to deal with these immediately and in a professional manner. All our call centres and help-desks are solely UK-based, and can be contacted at any time you see fit from 0830 to 1730 Monday to Friday.