Independent networks deliver the UK’s last-mile utility infrastructure
The Independent Networks Association represents the UK’s independent electricity, gas and water network operators. Our members design, build, own and operate the last-mile infrastructure that connects homes, businesses, EV charging sites and major developments to essential utility services.
Our members have delivered significant improvements in competition, choice and service for customers in the utility market and, together, own and operate utility infrastructure and networks that provide energy, heat, power, water and wastewater to over 4 million households and thousands of businesses right across the UK.
How the Independent Networks Association can help
The INA works with members, government, regulators, industry and customers to support the delivery of reliable, competitive and efficient utility infrastructure across the UK.
For policymakers and regulators
Understand how independent networks support housing, growth, investment, resilience and customer outcomes across electricity, gas and water.
For developers and connection customers
Learn how independent network operators can support electricity, gas, water and wastewater connections for new housing, commercial sites and major developments.
For members and prospective members
Find out how the INA supports collaboration, regulatory engagement, technical standards and sector representation for independent network operators.
For customers
Find out who to contact in an emergency, during a power cut, or if you need help with your utility network.
Bringing electricity, gas and water networks together
The INA brings together independent electricity, gas, and water network operators into a single cross-utility association.
Our members include Independent Distribution Network Operators, Independent Gas Transporters and New Appointments and Variations. Together, they help deliver the essential infrastructure needed for new homes, businesses, communities and major growth projects.
By working together, INA members share expertise, develop best practice and engage with government, regulators and industry on the issues shaping the future of utility infrastructure.
Independent networks at a glance
Independent networks play a major role in delivering essential utility infrastructure for households, businesses and communities across the UK.
- Serving more than 5 million households and thousands of businesses
- Connecting 80% of new homes to electricity and gas networks
- Supporting 20% of new water connections to the clean and waste water networks
- Supporting new housing, commercial development and low-carbon infrastructure.
- Providing a collective voice for independent utility network operators.
Supporting growth, housing and infrastructure delivery
Independent networks play a vital role in delivering the utility infrastructure needed for new housing, commercial development, EV charging, low-carbon technologies and wider economic growth.
The INA works with government, regulators and industry to ensure independent networks can continue to deliver reliable, competitive and efficient infrastructure for customers and communities across the UK.
Policy, regulation and technical expertise
The INA represents the independent networks sector in discussions with government, regulators and industry.
We coordinate member input on policy, regulation, technical standards and market reform across electricity, gas and water. Our work supports a competitive, investable and effective utility infrastructure sector that can meet the needs of customers, developers and communities.