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National Grid has switched on the second of three new high voltage electricity circuits connecting the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station with the transmission network in North Wales.

WALTHAM, MA – National Grid will host a series of statewide Customer Assistance events during April 2026, with advocates visiting every region within the utility’s Massachusetts footprint.

BritNed, the subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain and the Netherlands, is marking 15 years of electricity flowing between the two countries, delivering more affordable and secure power for millions of homes and businesses.

Britain’s next subsea electrical highway has confirmed £3bn of major supply chain contracts, marking a significant step forward in delivering critical energy infrastructure while supporting economic growth, UK energy security and reducing grid constraint costs.

National Grid, through its Grid for Good initiative, has awarded $625,000 in grants during Fiscal Year 2024/2025 to support 18 Long Island organizations advancing clean energy, workforce development, and stronger, more resilient communities.

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.