From new homes and businesses to cleaner transport and industry,
electricity is becoming increasingly important to the future of
communities across the Midlands, South West England and South
Wales.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is inviting customers,
businesses and community organisations to help shape plans for
the electricity network that will support economic growth,
strengthen resilience and enable the transition to cleaner energy
between 2028 and 2033.
Sarah Jeffery, Head of Community and Customer Engagement
at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: "A
reliable, flexible electricity network is increasingly essential
for growth. Whether it's supporting new homes, attracting
investment or enabling cleaner technologies, the choices we make
today will help shape the future of our region.
"We're inviting customers and stakeholders to help shape our
plans and ensure we're focused on delivering the greatest value
for the communities we serve."
As part of The BIG Conversation: From Insight to Action, National
Grid is hosting its final stakeholder engagement events before
submitting its ED3 business plan, which will set out how the
company intends to invest in and operate the electricity network
between 2028 and 2033.
Over the past year, National Grid has worked with customers,
businesses, local authorities, community organisations and
stakeholders across South and Mid Wales, South West England and
the Midlands to understand their priorities for the future energy
system. Those insights have helped shape the company's emerging
plans and commitments.
The upcoming events provide a final opportunity to test and
refine those proposals before the Business Plan is submitted
later this year.
National Grid is seeking feedback on how the network can:
- Support economic growth by enabling new homes, businesses and
industries to connect to the network more quickly and
efficiently.
- Enable a fair and affordable transition to cleaner
energy.
- Increase network capacity to meet changing customer
needs.
- Strengthen resilience to increasingly severe weather and
climate-related challenges.
- Deliver value for money through innovation, flexibility and
smarter network operation.
- Improve services and accessibility for all customers,
including those in vulnerable circumstances.
- Reduce environmental impact and support more sustainable
communities.
Event details
You can attend either in person or online.
East and West Midlands
Birmingham | Tuesday 15 September 2026
In Person: Register for the
Birmingham event
Online: Register for the Midlands
online event
South West England and South Wales
Bristol | Wednesday 23 September 2026
In Person: Register for the Bristol
event
Online: Register for the South
West and South Wales online event
Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email with
full event details.
To secure a place and have a final say on National Grid's plans
for the future electricity network, register today.
