![]() Often referred to as the ‘gas and electricity boards’ rather than their official names.Although characteristics varied, these national and regional organisations were large in size and scope with one organisation potentially ‘owning’ the infrastructure of the pipelines, wires, pylons and substations as well as laying cables and pipes, producing gas and generating electricity, supplying customers, selling appliances and collecting payments.Here’s the full story of how that structure evolved so as to become the market we see today. Who they are, what they do and how they’re central to the energy market Put simply, National Grid is the owner of the majority of pipes and wires that transport electricity and gas around the UK from the power generators and gas terminals to the customer meter.In reality National Grid’s history is a lot more complex than that having gone through a host of different guises and constructs over the years.In effect National Grid, or rather its predecessors have spawned the entire market we have today.Almost every modern day player has been spawned by or emerged from activities at one time undertaken by the National Grid.In this guide we illustrate their central role in the UK energy markets and provide a brief account of all the current market players including the Big 6 energy suppliers.In the pre-privatisation era the energy companies were state controlled monopolies.
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