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  • Home The history of energy in the UK What were the earliest sources of energy? Who discovered electricity and when? In some ways, we’ve come full circle when it comes to energy. Ironically, the first sources of energy were the sun and wind , and here we …
  • National Grid: one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2020 Home 10th March 2020 Grid at work National Grid has been recognised as one of ‘The World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2020. Assessed on various measures of ethics, including governance and …
  • Engineering a career path for young women Alice Delahunty, Head of Network Optimisation, Electricity Transmission, was pretty sure she wanted to pursue a career in engineering from an early age. She even wired up a power supply to her dolls house at the …
  • Our leadership Meet our Board and Group Executive Committee members. Learn more about their roles and responsibilities. Home Leaders to help us achieve our vision Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future. Our …
  • Exploring new frontiers in energy As a little girl, Iliana Portugues dreamed of travelling to space, as a grown-up she’s kept her feet on the ground as Head of UK and National Grid Ventures Innovation. But every day is still an adventure, as she helps to …
  • From the UN to The Apprentice Susan shares how she unexpectedly ended up in the energy sector but hasn’t looked back, as well as her proudest career achievement so far. As a child, I wanted to be a doctor or scene of crime officer. I ended up studying …
  • Proud to help transform US energy Lorraine is passionate about inspiring other women and being part of the company’s drive towards a cleaner, greener energy mix. As a child, I wanted to be a social worker but I ended up in finance. During my last year in …
  • Home How can I connect? Our customers mostly fall into one of two categories:   1. Transmission connected generation Customers who want to put power onto the grid. We connect various types of generation technology: onshore and offshore wind farms, solar …
  • Creating your own path Sarah Langeveld, Senior Finance Business Partner, Gas Transmission, hasn’t travelled an easy road to where she is now. With personal and professional challenges along the way, Sarah shares her journey and tells us why it’s important …
  • Leading by example Rudy Wynter likes big challenges. As president and COO, Wholesale Networks and Capital Delivery for National Grid US, he takes pride in motivating his teams to find equally big answers. Big challenges don’t worry me; what does is if I …