List of 14 Ofgem Licenced Electricity Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) In 2026

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Electricity distribution licensees, usually called DNOs (distribution network operators), own and operate the regional networks of overhead lines, underground cables and substations that carry electricity from the transmission grid into homes and businesses. Great Britain is divided into distribution areas, each run by one of the companies below. They do not sell electricity, but they maintain the wires and restore power after faults.

Electricity14 companies held this licence on the Ofgem register dated 10 August 2026. Click a column heading to sort.

CompanyCompany numberOther licences held
Eastern Power Networks plc02366906none
Electricity North West Ltd.02366949none
London Power Networks plc03929195none
National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc02366923none
National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) plc02366985none
National Grid Electricity Distribution (South West) plc02366894none
National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) plc03600574none
Northern Powergrid (Northeast) plc02906593none
Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc04112320none
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plcSC213460none
South Eastern Power Networks plc03043097none
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc04094290none
SP Distribution plcSC189125none
SP Manweb plc02366937none

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