It’s tough to escape summer’s grip, but there are simply ways to reduce how it impacts your energy bill. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about three-quarters of sunlight shining on a double-paned window enters the home as heat. Closing your window coverings can keep rooms cool and delay your air conditioning from running as frequently. Air conditioning accounts for 12% of a home’s electricity use during the summer as we look for ways to stay healthy and comfortable on the hottest days.

National Grid has reached a significant milestone on its Hinkley Connection Project, with 44km of new overhead powerlines now energised between Sandford and Seabank.

The switch on strengthens the south west’s electricity infrastructure and enables more power to be moved securely across National Grid’s transmission network in England and Wales.

Once fully completed, the Hinkley Connection Project will bring sources of low-carbon, homegrown energy to six million homes and businesses across the UK, including from the new Hinkley Point C power station.

Volunteers from National Grid and its contractor Ferrovial and BEMO joint venture have volunteered with the Thames and Medway Canal Association, carrying out gardening and clearance work along the canal at Canal Road in Higham.  

Members of our team joined local volunteers and partner organisations at Cambois Beach in August 2026 to help tackle plastic pollution along the North East coastline.

The clean-up followed a ship collision in July that resulted in thousands of small plastic pellets, known as nurdles, being released into the River Tyne. Carried by tides and currents, the pellets have since washed up at locations along the coast, including Cambois Beach.

For anyone who hasn’t heard of LCD Supplies, what does your business do?

We’ve been in the industry for around 30 years and over time we’ve evolved from being purely a cable distributor to supplying almost anything a site needs. If something’s needed for a UK infrastructure project, we’ll usually stock it. Today, we provide a full range of products and services, from signage and health and safety equipment to stationery, cleaning supplies and even basics like tea and coffee.

Heddiw, mae National Grid wedi lansio cam cyntaf ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus yng ngogledd Cymru ar eu cynigion ar gyfer Cyswllt Gorllewinol 2, sef cyswllt trydan rhwng yr Alban a Chymru. Mae'r prosiect, a fyddai'n helpu i gario trydan adnewyddadwy ledled Cymru, mewn cyfnod cynnar, a bydd adborth gan gymunedau a rhanddeiliaid yn helpu i lunio a mireinio'r cynigion cyn ymgynghori pellach.

National Grid has today launched the first stage of public consultation in North Wales on proposals for Western Link 2, an electricity connection linking Scotland and Wales. The project, which would help carry renewable electricity across Wales, is at an early stage, and feedback from communities and stakeholders will help shape and refine the proposals ahead of further consultation.

“Smart Path Connect’s completion delivers hundreds of millions of dollars in annual savings and measurable benefits to communities and businesses across New York,” Governor Hochul said. “By modernizing this essential energy infrastructure, we are moving clean power more efficiently and eliminating bottlenecks that have driven up energy costs. The upgraded corridor not only unlocks renewable energy, it also strengthens grid reliability and secures a thriving economic future for all New Yorkers.” 

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