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  • STEM fund inspires future generations Over 320,000 young people supported with funding for STEM equipment Home 22nd March 2022 Community investment Since 2018,  321,090  local pupils in the south west have benefited from the Hinkley Connection Project …
  • Home What are scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions? Many companies, including National Grid, are seeking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions . When it comes to reporting progress, you’ll often see the terminology ‘ Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions’ used, but …
  • “They’re pylons but not as you know them” ITV news showcases the world’s first T-pylons Home 16th March 2022 Hinkley Connection news On Monday 14 March, ITV News West Country showcased the world’s first T-pylons reaching a new milestone. The report by …
  • National Grid funding helps conserve historic landscape Volunteers trained to rebuild dry stone walls on the Mendip Hills Home 16th March 2022 Caring for the environment A £2,358 grant awarded by National Grid from its Community Grant Fund has helped The …
  • Wires in place on world’s first T-pylons Home 15th March 2022 Press release 3 min read Work to install new electricity infrastructure to bring low carbon energy to 6 million homes and businesses has reached a new milestone. Wires to carry low carbon …
  • National Grid call out to industry to find low-carbon alternatives to back up diesel generators Home 14th March 2022 Press release National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has launched their first ‘Call for Innovation’ to businesses across the UK to …
  • Cotswolds Visual Impact Provision Going underground in the Cotswolds Home The Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project in the Cotswolds National Landscape aims to reduce the visual impact of National Grid’s overhead line running over the Cotswold Plateau and …
  • Cotswolds visual impact provision: the project Home The Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project in the Cotswolds National Landscape aims to reduce the visual impact of National Grid’s overhead line that runs over the Cotswold Plateau and along Cotswold Way. …
  • Cotswolds visual impact provision: project timeline Home What’s coming up? 2024 We will submit our planning applications to the relevant local authorities in spring 2024, following another round of public engagement.  We will also prepare and submit a …
  • Cotswolds visual impact provision: news and events Home Archaeology ground investigation surveys underway Plans submitted to remove 16 pylons in the Cotswolds National Landscape Walking and talking pylons at the Winchcombe Walking Festival Local community …