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Energy Networks Association Are alternative gases a viable solution for the heat consumers of the future? Matt Hindle Head of Gas 8 May 2019

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Alternative gasses Source: Gas Infrastructure Europe Source: ADBA The Voice of the Networks 3

Vision: gas decarbonisation pathways 100% LOW CARBON LOW CARBON Fully integrated GROWTH approach with CONSUMER Biogasses close dedicated OPTIONS to potential; hydrogen INCREASING Flexible safety case networks in LOW CARBON domestic hybrid supports higher some areas, ENHANCING Biogasses appliances hydrogen hybrid systems THE SYSTEM increasing; developed; blends, and and low carbon GAS QUALITY Developing a blend up to pathway for hydrogen is gas across the & SAFETY smarter gas 20% H2 deployment injected at a system NETWORK network and future Gas Quality range of INVESTMENT operation regulation. rules provide locations Building a low greater cost, low flexibility to carbon network reduce costs and carbon, while maintaining safe operation To 2025 Beyond 2025 The Voice of the Networks 4

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What else do we need to consider? From a consumer perspective: • Development of appliances and functionality of heating systems • Costs and fairness – both in the transition and the longer term • What system resilience we should expect • Safety – how we maintain and improve health and safety outcomes matthew.hindle@energynetworks.org The Voice of the Networks 6