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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.

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Where does electricity come from? The journey of electricity to your home

Electricity plays a huge part in our lives, but where does that electricity actually come from? And how does it get from where it’s made into our homes and businesses?

Find out how electricity gets from the producers to your plug socket
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What is EV charging anxiety – and is range anxiety a thing of the past?

EVs are growing in popularity across the globe, largely because they’re seen as being instrumental in helping to reduce global carbon emissions and reach net zero. But there are still many uncertainties and even misconceptions about electric vehicles and their capabilities; two of the most common concerns being what’s known as ‘range anxiety’ and, more recently, ‘charge anxiety’.

Find out about charging vs range anxiety

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Substation engineer joins the rescue work in earthquake-hit Turkey

Imagine going to bed expecting to go to work the next day but being woken up at 5:30am by a call that means your day takes a significantly different turn. This happened to David Jones, who is also an emergency rescue volunteer, earlier this month.

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Solar-powered tiny homes help tackle homelessness in New York

As part of our Project C initiative, we have teamed up with A Tiny Home for Good to help those who face homelessness in Central New York State, providing them with places to live and thrive that are also affordable and energy efficient.

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What do National Grid’s helicopters do?

Our helicopters play a crucial part in carrying out inspections and repair work on overhead power lines. Find out how they are making it safer, faster and more cost-effective for us to keep the electricity network maintained and operating effectively.

Is living next to a substation safe?

Electricity substations are an important part of our power infrastructure, but there are concerns around whether it’s safe to live close to one as they emit electric and magnetic fields (EMFs). Find out more about EMFs and the levels around substations.

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Electric school buses are helping drive the U.S. toward net zero

Electric school buses could offer a cleaner and cheaper way to help children arrive to school safely, while playing a part in the journey to net zero. Find out why more of the school buses in the U.S. are going electric.

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How will our electricity supply change in the future?

The global ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 means we’ll likely be using more electricity than ever before in the coming years. So how will this impact our current power networks and shape them in the future?

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Why is net zero so important?

The race is on to reach net zero carbon emissions, but why is it so crucial that we do this? Find out why net zero is key in tackling global warming and what global governments are doing to make this happen.

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National Grid security: how we keep the grid safe

A reliable, consistent energy supply is essential for keeping our hospitals, transport networks, schools and homes running. Find out how we keep the electricity grid secure and guard against potential threats.

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