Our Insights

This report produced in collaboration with the Green Gas Taskforce and Guidehouse examines the role of biomethane-fuelled hybrid heating systems in addressing the significant challenge of heat decarbonisation in Great Britian.

The document outlines the role that biomethane will play in bolstering UK energy resilience, while helping deliver decarbonisation. It outlines some thoughts on what is needed to enable the biomethane sector to grow and thrive.

This report produced by Baringa in collaboration with the Green Gas Taskforce, examines reducing the cost of net zero with biomethane. It looks into the important role that biomethane will play in the energy transition.

National Safe Digging Week reminds everyone to search before they dig — helping prevent damage to underground gas assets and keeping communities safe.

Through our Pride at Work community and colleague networks, we’re creating safe spaces, driving allyship and championing equality every day.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reinforcing the importance of community, open conversations and workplace support to help colleagues thrive.

This report examines how European gas networks are advancing decarbonisation through hydrogen, biomethane, hybrid heating and digital innovation - offering key lessons for the UK.

This report examines the opportunity that hybrid heating systems offer when it comes to decarbonising domestic heating. It describes the potential carbon savings that can be made by adopting this technology and touches on how Europe is already making advances in their roll out.

Fuel poverty persists long after winter ends. We’re expanding our Centres for Warmth to ensure vulnerable customers stay safe, warm and supported year-round.

This report is an analysis of hard-to electrify homes in the UK, demonstrating the role that hydrogen can play in decarbonising domestic heat economically and practically.

We joined European gas networks in Paris to explore biomethane’s role in decarbonisation and learn how proven policy models could accelerate growth here in the UK.

Biomethane is already helping reduce emissions across our network. By scaling production, setting clear national targets and improving delivery, we can accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero.

Progress has been made, but there’s more to do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where women can succeed and feel supported at every stage of their careers.

Hollie is gaining hands-on experience across finance teams while studying for her ACCA — building skills and confidence through our Future Professional Programme.

David is proving it’s never too late to learn — starting an HR apprenticeship after 14 years at Cadent to build new skills and shape his future career.

We’re working with NHS and community partners to support people in fuel poverty — helping them stay safe, warm and independent at home.

Cadent's response to the findings of the Savanta research that explores consumer views on the potential technological options and changes that lie ahead for domestic heating on the path to net zero.

We’re working with partners to support vulnerable households in fuel poverty — providing warmth, safety and essential services to those who need them most.

We’re trialling Qube’s AI-driven sensors to continuously monitor methane at AGI sites, providing insights that support safer, lower-emission network operations.

We’re trialling Sensirion’s fixed methane detection sensors at AGI sites to enhance continuous monitoring, support earlier leak detection and improve network safety.

Cadent is testing Distran leak-detection cameras in North London and East Anglia to enhance accuracy in spotting emissions and gather insights for wider industry benefit.

This report examines the growing gap in the carbon budgets caused by the slow delivery of decarbonisation efforts in domestic dwellings. It also sets out ten policy recommendations and asks of Government and Ofgem.

We believe that inclusion is more than a goal- For us, it is not just a corporate policy; it is a core part of our culture that is embedded in every aspect of our business.

We continue to trial technologies that have the potential to feed data into the DPLA to identify and locate gas leaks in the gas distribution network.

This report examines the crucial role that the gas network will play on the path towards achieving net zero. It explores how we will operate and maintain an efficient, safe, and reliable gas network now and into the future.

As we look ahead to our next regulatory period, we’re pleased to share our insights into consumer views and trends.

A report by Stonehaven that looks at whether the UK has the right regulatory and broader institutional framework to deliver net zero.

This is an executive summary of Joel Gordon’s PhD undertaken at Cranfield University. This report set out a summary of the PhD findings that examined the social science research on hydrogen acceptance.

This map details the regionalised economic uplift that the hydrogen economy could have on the UK.

We’re committed to leveraging technology to enhance the safety and efficiency of our network.

Following a major gas main fire in Chester, we prioritised safe restoration, customer care and continuous updates — and were humbled by the community’s support and positive feedback.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. This commitment is especially significant as we celebrate Pride Month.

CO poisoning remains a hidden risk in homes. By improving awareness, technology and data sharing, we’re committed to reducing harm and protecting vulnerable households.

A Cadent Design Specialist shares how organising canal clean-ups and school volunteering has made a real impact — and how our two paid volunteering days empower everyone to give back.

As an organisation providing a vital service to millions of households across the UK, we are keen to be seen as a force for good within the communities we serve.

A report by Verve that looks at attitudes towards sustainability and explores to what extent, and why, are consumers change-resistant towards Net Zero in the UK, and how does this compare to Europe?

This report details how the energy policies currently being considered to achieve net zero might be paid for. It explores in some detail the impact of a range of different options for recovering policy costs and illustrates how they could evolve over time as the use of energy changes.

Cadent’s response to Imperial College’s report that summarises the key findings and outlines some recommendations on what decisions should be made about new energy infrastructure.

This document looks at the technical, economic and consumer challenges around the decarbonisation of heat, and outlines the key steps needed to move to low carbon heat solutions.

This piece of qualitative research, carried out by Savanta, looks at the public’s view of the technological options that could be used in the future for domestic heating. The research looks at understanding the implications of any natural gas boiler ban, to what extent consumers believed any such a ban would affect their lives, and the degree to which they feel different audiences should be involved in decision-making.

This report by PwC that looks at the economic impact that the hydrogen economy could bring to the regions of the UK, now and in the future, analysing and comparing different pathways.

Analysis and research from the team at Imperial College London exploring the role and value that hydrogen could play in the UK’s future energy mix.

This Sankey diagram demonstrates the details of how much wind is needed to create green hydrogen for domestic heating.

This report by researchers at Cranfield University explores consumer attitudes towards domestic cooking and heating technologies, as well as energy appliances of the future, and looks at the potential role for hydrogen hobs and boilers to be used in UK homes.

This report examines the myths surrounding how much wind is likely to be required to make green hydrogen for domestic heating.

This report by researchers at Cranfield University gauges public perceptions of blue and green hydrogen’s potential future use and asks if a twin-track approach is compatible with overall hydrogen acceptance.

Ground-breaking projects like our Hydrogen Village project proposed to take place in Whitby, Ellesmere Port will pave the way for customers to continue heating their homes in a familiar way

Explore the true costs of cleaning up our home heating systems and the economics of the energy transition.

Explore how blending hydrogen into the gas network can cut emissions, improve energy security and future-proof home heating.

This report sets out our initial views on the priorities for the regulatory framework needed to deliver net zero.

Learn how hydrogen blending in UK gas supplies will help reduce household carbon emissions and support a greener future.