Recognised in this year’s global HERoes Women Role Model list of 100 leading executives, our Head of UK Strategy Claire Dykta talks about why role models matter and the particular importance of diversity as we work towards achieving net zero.
If I had to choose three words to describe being a graduate at National Grid, they’d be ‘exciting’, ‘inspiring’ and ‘supportive’. This was the case from the start. I was so excited on my first day and felt very well supported, both by my business coordinator and the other graduates – 55 of us joined on the day I did.
We spent the first week at Eakring, National Grid’s academy, and my impressions straight away were really positive; especially with how well planned and executed it all was.
If we’re to achieve the UK's goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, we’re going to have to change the way we heat our homes; as the heating sector (across residential property, businesses and industries) accounts for 37% of UK emissions, according to Government department BEIS
Project Engineer Andy Brown and Project Supervisor Simon Lukins, along with the team at Linxon gave a tour of Shurton substation, which, once complete, will plug Hinkley Point C into National Grid’s network. John then paid a visit to EDF’s site next door, to witness the scale of the works and progress at first hand.
John also made time to meet with other members of the Hinkley Connection team to learn how the 14 stages that make up the project are shaping up. He also heard how National Grid is supporting and engaging with schools and communities along the route.
National Grid Ventures, the commercial development arm of National Grid plc, and Dutch Transmission System Operator TenneT have today (22 Sept), announced a cooperation agreement to explore the feasibility of connecting Dutch and British wind farms to the energy systems of both countries via subsea electricity cables called interconnectors.The development would be the first of its kind for the UK and the Netherlands in the North Sea.
Great Britain has already built a world-leading offshore wind industry but, to reach the Government’s target of net zero by 2050, we need to take this a step further.
It is important to us to recognise our employees service throughout their career. We have recently celebrated long service awards ranging from five years to an outstanding 40 year service. Incredible achievements and a true testament to our wide breadth of knowledge, ability and a wonderful demonstration of loyalty to our business.
I run our smart meter business. Smart meters let people have visibility and control over how they use energy, which can mean their usage is more efficient. At a national level, they can help the transition to a cleaner energy system by supporting the uptake of new technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable generation. For example, smart meters are enabling a whole new generation of electricity tariffs so you can charge your electric vehicle when energy prices are low.
I’m a Senior Analyst for Sustainability in Property Services. I joined the company in 2018 and am responsible for managing and improving sustainability at all our facilities in the US. It’s about conservation, sustainability and combating climate change.
In 2019 Britain experienced the cleanest year on record. For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of zero carbon power outstripped that generated from fossil fuels. This is a clear signal that the energy landscape is being transformed as more and more renewable power is connected to the electricity network.