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Background
The supply of electricity in the UK has three main components:
Generation by power stations
Electricity transmission via a grid
Distribution via regional networks
Since privatisation in 1991 the Transmission Network Owners (TNOs) are The National Grid in England and Scottish Power in Scotland. The distribution operators include: EDF Energy, CE Electrics, Central Networks and United Utilities.
The energy regulator is OFGEM.