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With a purpose of keeping people warm while protecting the planet , the UK ’ s largest gas distribution network , Cadent , is taking innovation to new levels when it comes to the energy transition . In our conversation with Dr Tony Ballance , the Chief Strategy & Regulation Officer , we learn about the business ’ mission to overcome the current challenges facing the UK ’ s energy sector .
Having come out of National Grid in 2017 , Tony describes Cadent as a “ relatively new company with an historic platform dating back nearly two centuries , and miles and miles of pipe work .”
With operations in North West England , the West and East Midlands , North London and East of England , the business has become an expert in renewable energy , and , according to Tony ’ s expertise , hydrogen is a critical component for the UK ’ s energy
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