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Get to know us better, and find out how we're working to find better ways to deliver a clean, fair and affordable energy future.
Going underground: archaeological finds in Somerset
Work laying cables and pipelines for our infrastructure projects means we often dig underground and, when doing so, it’s not unheard of for us to uncover archaeological treasures. Our current project at Hinkley in Somerset is no exception.
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US green bond helps fund clean energy projects
Our first green bond for sustainability projects across our US business has seen a successful launch, with over 100 institutional investors signing up. Read more about plans for the funds raised and how they’ll help us achieve a cleaner energy future.
Helping to fuel the UK
Ed Carter manages the operations team at National Grid’s Grain LNG Terminal in Kent, which imports and stores natural gas used to heat homes, businesses, hospitals and schools. Here Ed explains more and talks about how the good old cuppa is keeping his team going through the coronavirus crisis.
Looking after our people in uncertain times
Nicola Maloney joined National Grid expecting to stay for a six-month stint; 17 years on, she’s now Senior Human Resources Business Partner for Gas Transmission. She helps the business make the right decisions when it comes to our people. Find out how she’s working to look after the team’s needs amidst the ‘new normal’ of the coronavirus crisis.
Pandemic volunteers return home
After 14 weeks of volunteers living on site, the last team who stepped up to keep our Control Centre running throughout the pandemic is returning home. But they remain on standby to keep the lights on should a second wave strike.
Keeping the heart of Britain’s gas system beating
Making sure the gas keeps flowing to homes and businesses during the coronavirus crisis is critical work. Here Michael Daniel, manager of our Bacton Gas Terminal in Norfolk, explains how the team there has prepared so that nothing can stop them doing their jobs.
Time travelling through the history of energy at the National Grid archive
With documents dating back to the 17th Century, the National Grid archive offers a fascinating window into the history of Britain.
Contract awarded to help build London’s £1bn power superhighway
National Grid’s quest to rewire London has reached a significant milestone, with the award of a six-year, £400m contract for phase two of its London Power Tunnels project. HOCHTIEF-MURPHY Joint Venture (HMJV) will deliver the tunnelling and shaft work for a new electricity cable tunnel south of the Thames.
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.