James Heappey MP hosted the annual Western Power Distribution reception in the House of Commons, where WPD staff and industry experts joined parliamentarians to talk about the importance of having an energy system fit for the 21st century which can adapt to the changing ways we use, create and distribute power.
Mr Heappey said: “I was delighted to host the Western Power Distribution reception in parliament. A developed smart energy network is a key to improving productivity of the UK economy. As we ask our electricity network to do more we have an opportunity to develop a cost effective, efficient, user-led energy system and a market in which decentralised energy can flourish.”