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Energy is changing. Meet the people driving this transformation, discover the tech and engineering solutions helping us to deliver a cleaner energy system and explore what the future might look like.
Excited to be a Principal Partner for COP26
The biggest climate summit the UK has ever held, COP26 will host all the countries signed up to the UN’s treaty to combat climate change. National Grid is driving more ambitious change towards a clean energy future.
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Unlocking a green recovery through innovation
As we work to tackle climate change while facing the personal and economic challenges of a post-COVID recovery, Iliana Portugues explains why thinking differently has never been more important – and how downhill mountain bike racing helps her keep her mind open.
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Journey to net zero
2020 greenest year on record for Britain
While there wasn’t much to celebrate in 2020, there is some good news about last year as it took us a big step forwards in the journey to net zero, with highest recorded levels of wind generation and solar power.
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Green collar jobs: Jonathan Miller – working in the field (literally)
In this Green Collar Jobs article, we talk to Environmental Advisor Jonathan Miller. He tells us how he’s combined his loves of the outdoors and engineering in his role and how, for him, working ‘in the field’ often means quite literally in a field.
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Engineering innovation
Net Zero know-how: Testing the future of energy
From a dramatically reduced carbon footprint concrete to renewable heat pump networks, our Innovation team is focusing its academic skills, engineering experience and problem-solving curiosity on building a clean energy future for us all.
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Action on climate change must top the agenda in 2021
A key priority for 2021 is accelerating action on climate change to create a greener, cleaner energy future. Our CEO John Pettigrew outlines why this year is set to be pivotal to addressing the climate challenge and building back better from the pandemic.
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Grid at work
Everything you ever wanted to know about electricity pylons
Electricity pylons (or towers) have been part of the British landscape for almost 100 years, but how much do you really know about them? Here we bring you 12 facts you never knew about these iconic steel structures.
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Journey to net zero
Government sets out plans to cut emissions and reach net zero
The white paper, entitled Powering our Net Zero Future, sets out steps the UK Government will take over the next 10 years to cut emissions from industry, transport and buildings, while creating new green jobs.
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Prestigious climate change ‘A’ score received for fifth year
National Grid is on the A list for our actions in cutting emissions, reducing climate change risks and developing a low-carbon economy.
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Energy explained
Ever wondered what net zero means? Want to know how windfarms make energy? Or how electricity and gas gets to you? Here we answer all your energy questions.