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With documents dating back to the 17th Century, the National Grid archive offers a fascinating window into the history of Britain.

Following its European record for gas exports last year, our Grain LNG terminal is busier than ever, helping to keep the UK’s homes and businesses warm through the winter.

As part of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, National Grid has helped to create the Energising our electric vehicle transition report. The report sets out a raft of recommendations to illustrate how the UK can lead the way in transitioning to electric vehicles in a cost effective and efficient way that benefits everyone.

National Grid has announced the launch of its first green bond. Raising Euro500million (approximately £430million), the bond’s proceeds will finance UK electricity transmission projects with environmental benefits.

Marking the completion of the new Humber Tunnel that will house a key gas pipeline, two local mayors from either side of the tunnel have met at the site.

National Grid’s field force is active across upstate New York removing downed trees, tree limbs, wires, broken poles and other hazards, focusing on public safety and restoring power to customers impacted by the ongoing wind and ice storm that began Saturday evening.

In preparation for a forecasted storm that could bring high winds and ice accumulation of up to an inch in some regions of upstate New York’s North Country, National Grid has increased weekend staffing and has prepositioned crews in areas expected to be hardest hit, including the Saint Lawrence and Champlain valleys in Clinton County.

The vast majority of us use gas boilers to keep our homes cosy. But, given around 20% of UK carbon emissions are created by heating buildings, is there a greener way for us to stay warm through the British winter?