About us
National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.
National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.
In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 6,650 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State – carrying power to over one million customers on Long Island and supplying around a quarter of New York City’s electricity needs. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.