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National Grid 'Excited to be a Principal Partner for COP26' article

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.

About COP26
National Grid Ventures' IFA2 interconnector flowing at full capacity

IFA2: low-carbon electricity now flowing through second UK-France interconnector

After almost three years of construction – and despite coronavirus pandemic restrictions – low-carbon electricity has now started flowing at full capacity through IFA2. Our second electricity interconnector linking the UK and France takes us a step further on the journey to net zero.

About IFA2

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For National Grid's 'Birmingham's Windsor Street gasholders to be dismantled' story

Birmingham’s Windsor Street gasholders to be dismantled

Work to dismantle the three unused gasholders at Windsor Street in Birmingham will start this month. We are asking for help to solve the mystery of how the gasholders came to be painted in the Aston Villa Football Club colours.

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Hydrogen molecule atom abstract structure for National Grid FutureGrid story

Hydrogen: the future fuel to achieve net zero?

Hydrogen has the potential to be a low-carbon alternative to gas in our homes and businesses, but first we need to test this fuel for the future. That’s where FutureGrid comes in.

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For National Grid's 'Net Zero know-how: EVs will accelerate people's energy understanding' story

Net Zero know-how: EVs will accelerate people’s energy understanding

The changeover to electric vehicles, coupled with the national roll-out of smart meters, will put people in the driving seat when it comes to managing energy use cleanly and efficiently. Here’s why.

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Net Zero know-how: why the future’s bright for renewable energy in the US

Exploring how National Grid is working towards net zero, here we talk to David Reamer, Head of Development at National Grid Renewables, about battery storage advances and the increasing demand for renewable energy.

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For 'National Grid named one of the world's most ethical companies' story

National Grid named one of the world’s most ethical companies

We have been recognised as one of the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2021 – for the 10th time. We are one of only nine utility companies globally to receive this accolade.

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For National Grid Green Collar Jobs story

Green collar jobs: Julia Gold – growing up green

Julia Gold grew up green, inspired by her environmental campaigner parents. Now she’s carrying on the cause, with her career working to decarbonise transport and her eco-friendly home life.

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For National Grid's 'What is offshore wind power?' article

What is offshore wind power?

Offshore wind power or offshore wind energy is the energy taken from the force of the winds out at sea, transformed into electricity and supplied into the electricity network onshore.

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