In her first job, Kirsty was the first ever female apprentice to be employed alongside 200 men welding bus chassis. Now she’s the only Senior Engineer – Welding in National Grid Gas Transmission. Stereotype-smashing Kirsty is also studying for a Masters in Welding Engineering.
From her high school years, Lisa wanted to be general manager of a company. “I didn't have exposure to role models with professional careers, so I suspect that instinct came from a desire to work with people and to have an impact on society,” she says.
Following the recent receipt of State approvals, New York Transco, which is part-owned by National Grid Ventures, today commenced construction on the first phase of the New York Energy Solution electric transmission project, as announced in a press release by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.
Lisa Lambert is Founder and President of National Grid Partners – the innovation and investment arm of our organisation. She’s also National Grid’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer.
As the largest gas meter asset manager in the UK, National Grid Metering must uphold the highest safety standards. The imperative to safeguard the organisation’s people, partners and customers is integral to its operations, and has inspired an industry-leading safety culture. Most importantly, this distinctive approach has helped it act quickly and decisively in keeping the gas flowing for essential services during the Covid crisis.
The two-day virtual event encouraged pupils from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in this first programme run by National Grid’s gas transmission business together with Generating Genius.
The students were inspired through interactive workshops, digital mentoring programmes and the chance to solve some of the emerging issues affecting the gas industry.
National Grid Renewables, the U.S. renewable energy arm of National Grid Ventures, announced today the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois. The project is poised to generate millions in tax revenue, landowner income and charitable initiatives, all while adding more clean energy to the electric grid.
We’ve received recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 10th time. Compiled by The Ethisphere Institute, which seeks to define and advance standards of ethical business practice, the 2021 list features only 135 companies across 22 countries.
Our ‘green collar jobs’ series is all about showing just how varied the environmentally-focused careers we offer are and the pathways that led different employees into their work.
Here we talk to Julia Gold, Principal Strategy and Policy Analyst – Clean Transportation, covering Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.