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- Home What is net zero? We’ve all heard the term net zero, but what exactly does it mean? Put simply, net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) that's produced and the amount that's removed from the atmosphere. It can be …
- Home What is carbon capture and storage? Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a way of reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, which could be key to helping to tackle global warming. It’s a three-step process, involving: capturing the CO 2 produced by …
- Home How does a wind turbine work? Wind turbines can turn the power of wind into the electricity we all use to power our homes and businesses. They can be stand-alone, supplying just one or a very small number of homes or businesses, or they can be …
- 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 …