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National Grid has been named a recipient of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award. Presented annually to EEI member companies, the award recognizes heroic recovery efforts by electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.

WALTHAM, MA – National Grid has been awarded the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Emergency Recovery Award for its exceptional response to the December 19, 2025 wind and rain event that caused widespread outages across Massachusetts.

National Grid is constructing a new 400kV substation at Wallend on the Isle of Grain, Kent, to enhance resilience, flexibility and long-term capacity across the electricity network.

National Grid has deployed nearly 3,300 line, tree, and public safety specialists to assess damage, clean up debris and restore power to customers caused by a multi-day windstorm affecting Upstate New York.

NORTHPORT — National Grid Ventures today announced it raised $11,000 to support St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s mission to end childhood cancer, during a charity breakfast event at Northport Power Station.

A Derbyshire business is starring in a new regional campaign for National Grid, shining a spotlight on how investment in the electricity network supports local communities, businesses and public services, and helps them to thrive.

WALTHAM, MA — National Grid is preparing for a late-winter storm expected to bring strong winds and thunderstorms across Massachusetts tonight and into Tuesday.

National Grid crews remain in the field completing repairs related to strong winds Friday evening and Saturday, but preparations are underway for a second, potentially more damaging wind event that will impact Upstate New York.