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<p>We have regular discussions with all the key parties in the electricity systems
– including energy suppliers, network operators and National Grid – to ensure that
they are prepared for electric vehicle take up. We are also taking powers as part
of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, announced in the Queen’s speech, which
will mean all chargepoints sold or installed in the UK will be ‘Smart’ enabled. Smart
charging has the potential to reduce the demands from electric vehicles by ensuring
their charging can flex to meet grid needs. Through their ‘Future Energy Scenarios’
work published on 13 July 2017, National Grid project that with smart charging the
additional peak demand caused by electric vehicles in GB could be reduced to 6GW in
2050. Northern Ireland Electricity Networks is responsible for the transmission and
distribution of electricity in Northern Ireland, and energy policy in Northern Ireland
is devolved.</p>
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