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20/03/2025

UK CMA clears Iberdrola’s acquisition of Electricity North W...

The acquisition is part of Iberdrola’s strategy to strengthen its networks business in countries with strong ratings, such as the UK. Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, now becomes the second largest distribution network operator in the UK.

20/03/2025

Welcoming Ofgem's Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM)

The regulator’s new Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) will unblock supply chains by allowing Britain’s electricity transmission owners (TOs) to buy essential equipment – such as switchgear, cables and steel – years in advance of when it is needed.

14/03/2025

‘Powering Conversations’ – Engaging new podcast shines a lig...

SP Energy Networks has launched its new ‘Powering Conversations’ podcast, bringing together a mix of experts and academics to delve into the crucial role of electricity on the route towards a green future.

13/03/2025

SP Energy Networks makes changes to Cross Border Connection ...

We have made significant changes to our proposed Cross Border Connection project and are calling on residents in the Scottish Borders to join the discussion and feedback on the new plans.

11/03/2025

Empowering our communities with funding set to unlock lastin...

We are on a mission to enable the national electrification ambitions and our communities hosting the new infrastructure are at the forefront of this transition, enabling a cleaner future for everyone. We will work with them to deliver transformational funding programmes that will drive socio-economic development and environmental progress, creating new opportunities for local businesses and delivering lasting benefits for our communities.

06/03/2025

International Women’s Day 2025: The women shaping our future...

In honour of International Women’s Day, we chatted with some amazing women in our company to gather their thoughts to mark the occasion and gather the messages they wanted to share.

06/03/2025

Empowering the Future: The Dynamic Partnership Between SP En...

For the last 15 years, we have joined forces to offer a wide range of diverse programs with Forth Valley College.

04/03/2025

Embracing the Apprenticeship Path: Learning, Growing and Thr...

To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week and National Careers week, Matthew Buchanan delves deeper into why he chose a graduate apprenticeship over a traditional university route.

03/03/2025

SP Energy Networks Hosts First Fun-Filled ASN STEM Day - spa...

We recently teamed up with Glasgow Warriors and SmartSTEM for SP Energy Network’s first Additional Support Needs (ASN) school event.

24/02/2025

Scottish schools ready to ‘ruck’ and roll in SP Energy Netwo...

Hundreds of Scottish school rugby players – from Biggar to Balfron – will compete for the title of 2025

14/02/2025

RIIO-T3 Business Plan update

Thank you to stakeholders who provided input to consultation activities.

13/02/2025

Get the Inside Scoop: Our apprentices reveal all about our A...

National Apprenticeship Week has kicked off, so we sat down with some of our apprentices to discuss their journey at SP Energy Networks so far.

13/02/2025

Construction underway on subsea electricity superhighway

Construction has started on a subsea electricity superhighway which will help expand the grid for the future. As well as supporting long-term local development for regional communities playing host to the critical electricity infrastructure.

30/01/2025

Power restored to all SP Energy Networks customers affected ...

The network was battered by hurricane speed winds of 100mph from Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January, with power supplies, roads, transport and infrastructure bearing the brunt of the impact.

28/01/2025

CEO joins our storm response engineers in Dumfries & Gallowa...

Our CEO Nicola Connelly joined engineering teams in Dumfries & Galloway to see first-hand our storm response as we continue to rebuild areas of the network damaged by Storm Éowyn.

28/01/2025

Power restored to 99% of homes impacted by Storm Eowyn

Our engineers have worked round the clock under challenging conditions to reconnect 197,000 customers following the once-in-a-generation storm,

27/01/2025

SP Energy Network engineers making good progress in restorin...

The rare red weather event, which brought sustained hurricane speed winds to some areas of the country, saw more than 195,000 properties across the SP Energy Networks area lose power across the weekend.

27/01/2025

Delivering consumer outcomes

It’s an incredibly exciting time to be part of the energy revolution. At SP Energy Networks, we’re proud to be leading the way to a more sustainable future and focusing on decarbonisation to help reach this target.

26/01/2025

Energy Minister thanks our teams for Storm Éowyn response

UK Government Energy Minister Michael Shanks has paid tribute to our teams who have been working hard to restore power for thousands of our customers.

26/01/2025

Work continues in Central and Southern Scotland to restore p...

SP Energy Networks engineers have continued to restore power, working through the night in some areas, with 14,200 customers remaining without power this morning.

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