The group has published a list of 10 recommendations for the government in a changing energy system which is being revolutionised by new technology.
Other advice includes an effective connections policy; investment in skills and innovation; increased interconnector capacity and the right conditions for long term infrastructure planning.
The vital role of the gas networks and green gas is also emphasised, alongside the need to continue supporting fuel poor communities through connections to the gas grid.
ENA chief executive David Smith said: “New MPs will need to be engaged in the energy debate over the next Parliament and beyond and ‘The Agenda for Energy Networks’ sets out ten requirements to help networks deliver for customers through high performance and lower costs.”
In February, Smith hit back at a report from the Energy and Climate Change committee which criticised Ofgem for not yet delivering value for energy consumers in its networks regulation. He said: “For 81 pence a day customers get one of the most reliable energy networks in the world at one of the lowest costs in Europe.”