Stories
Discover, explore and experience stories from the heart of the energy industry.
Here are stories and insights from Electricity Transmission, showcasing the engineering, investment and people that are pivotal in running the electricity network that is turning the UK’s net zero ambitions into reality.
How we’re innovating at National Grid to boost the energy transition
We’ve just published our 2023/24 Innovation Annual Summary, which reports on our latest funded projects that are finding new ways to make a difference to the energy transition.
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Another year of positive progress towards a sustainable future
highlights from our third Annual Environmental Report, revealing the progress made in our Environmental Action Plan 2021-2026
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Nine ways we’re working with industry to speed up connections
We’ve connected nearly 10GW of clean power sources to our electricity transmission network over the last five years. But the connections process that worked well in the past is not working for Britain today. Here’s how we’re working with industry to reform it.
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Schools rewarded for their T-pylon time capsules
Two Somerset schools have been awarded £1,000 by National Grid for creating time capsules to place inside our new T-pylons.
Iconic Sheffield substation featured on new album cover
Brit Award nominee Richard Hawley has used National Grid’s iconic Moore Street site in Sheffield as the cover art of his latest album
School engagement programme reaches over 100,000 students
National Grid's five year target exceeded in £1.8 million school engagement programme linked to London Power Tunnels
Reflections on 2023 and a look ahead to next year
National Grid Electricity Transmission president Alice Delahunty reflects on progress decarbonising our network in 2023 and priorities for next year
We took Tom Scott up a pylon for his final video
YouTube star Tom Scott has been to some unusual places. But he’d never been to the top of one of our 22,000 electricity transmission towers – until now.
7 things to know about electricity grid connections
Find out all you need to know about grid connections, and why they are central to achieving net zero
Guy Martin takes to the skies with National Grid for new Channel 4 series
TV star joined our helicopter surveillance crew and expert lines team on the job
About National Grid
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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National Grid in numbers
Watch to discover how we are building tunnels deep beneath London to help power the Capital.
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Energy explained
Ever wondered what net zero means? Want to know how windfarms make energy? Or how electricity and gas gets to you? Here we answer all your energy questions.