National Grid is an energy company operating in the UK and US. We deliver electricity and gas safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve – all while working towards a clean energy future.
Discover The Great Grid Upgrade projects
Chesterfield to Willington
A proposal for a new overhead line that would connect at a new 400 kV substation at Chesterfield in Derbyshire and the existing Willington substation in South Derbyshire.
Eastern Green Link 3 and Eastern Green Link 4
A proposal for two new primarily offshore high voltage electricity links and associated onshore infrastructure between Scotland and England.
Yorkshire Green
Construction has begun on the project which will upgrade existing infrastructure in North Yorkshire and build a new 10km electricity overhead line along with a short section of underground cables, sealing end compounds and two new substations.
Norwich to Tilbury
A proposal to reinforce the high voltage power network in East Anglia between the existing substations at Norwich Main in Norfolk, Bramford in Suffolk, and Tilbury in Essex.
Brinsworth to High Marnham
A proposal to build and operate three new substations – one near Brinsworth in Rotherham, South Yorkshire; another near Chesterfield in Derbyshire and a third in High Marnham, near Normanton on Trent in Nottinghamshire.
Grimsby to Walpole
A proposal to build a new high voltage overhead line in Lincolnshire, including building new pylons and new substations.
Behind the Grid: a look inside our electricity systems
Our lives are powered by electricity; it lets us talk to friends, listen to music, travel to work, cook our meals and so much more. When we flick a switch, the electricity is just… there. But do you ever wonder how that happens? In our video series ‘Behind the Grid’ we take you behind the scenes of the UK’s electricity system to discover how it all works, from where the electricity is generated right up to where it’s used.
Take a look 'Behind the Grid'
Investing for growth
We’ve announced plans to invest around £60 billion across the next five years – a near doubling in investment compared to the prior period.
This significant scale of investment in our energy networks will unlock economic growth and enable the increasingly digital, electrified and decarbonised economies of the future. By the end of the decade, National Grid will support more than 60,000 more jobs in the UK and northeast US.
To finance this unprecedented scale of investment and growth, we have announced a comprehensive financing plan, including a £7 billion fully-underwritten rights issue.
The Clean Energy Revolution podcast is back for a third season
Join Dr. Carolyn Kissane and Laura Young (aka Less Waste Laura) to uncover the big stories in clean energy and the role it plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change.
From AI to infrastructure, communities to climate policy, expect conversations with experts, industry leaders and passionate individuals as we discover how our lives will be powered as we work towards a net zero future.
What is the clean energy transition?
The transition to clean energy involves shifting energy production away from sources like fossil fuels to sources of energy that release fewer or no greenhouse gases, like renewables. Find out why it’s so important and how it’s being made possible.
Find out more about the clean energy transition
What is National Grid?
We’re the largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve, while working towards a cleaner, greener energy future.
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The North Sea: a clean energy powerhouse of the future
The North Sea holds huge potential for both the UK and Europe to deliver great increases in clean energy. Find out how we’re harnessing the power of the North Sea and why it’s seen as the ‘engine room’ of the UK’s energy transition.
What happens when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining?
To reach net zero we need to use more renewable energy sources – such as wind and solar. But, as renewable energy generation can be more intermittent than burning fossil fuels, what happens when energy isn’t being generated by the wind or the sun?
Why is net zero so important?
The global race to remove greenhouse gases from our atmosphere is on, and the stakes could not be higher. Find out why reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is so critical.
What is renewable energy storage?
Storing renewable energy plays an increasingly important part in reaching net zero carbon emissions. Find out about the various technologies used for renewable energy storage.
Why invest in National Grid?
National Grid is one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities focused on transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. We play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use safely, reliably and efficiently.
We aim to be a low-risk business that generates shareholder value through dividends and asset/equity growth.
Careers at National Grid
We’re looking for people with enthusiasm to help us build and run a cleaner energy system for the future. Wherever you are on your career journey there are lots of exciting opportunities to explore, including apprenticeships. Discover more about working at National Grid and search for roles in the UK and the US
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