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National Grid’s schools engagement scheme inspires 147,000 students towards green energy careers

A nationwide schools outreach programme led by National Grid as part of its London Power Tunnels project has engaged over 147,000 students, surpassing its original target of 100,000.

Photograph of the supergrid transformer delivery making its final turn onto Overton Road from the A19. Behind the delivery vehicle there is a convoy of vehicles.

Yorkshire GREEN supergrid transformer deliveries near completion

Marking a major milestone for the Yorkshire GREEN project the final supergrid transformer is scheduled for delivery on Sunday 26 October.

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National Grid invites local feedback on plans to power millions of homes and businesses with cleaner energy from more affordable sources

National Grid has launched a public consultation on early plans for the Cross Border Connection, part of The Great Grid Upgrade, the biggest investment in the UK’s electricity network for generations.

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National Grid Employees Unite for First-Ever Global Day of Service, Making a Difference in Local Communities in the U.S. and U.K.

National Grid employees in the U.S. and U.K. joined forces for the first Grid for Good Global Day of Service, working side-by-side with local partners to strengthen neighborhoods through hands-on volunteer projects.

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Inviting communities to help shape the £4million community benefit fund

As construction activity ramps up on National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project, over £4.2 million in funding will be available to support communities in Suffolk and Essex.

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National Grid Partners unveils results – and investment in Aina Climate AI Ventures – at 2025 NextGrid Alliance Summit

National Grid Partners, the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest investor-owned energy companies, today unveiled research that found nearly two-thirds of utility leaders have seen increased innovation budgets in the past year – and nearly all (96%) view artificial intelligence as a strategic focus.

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