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Revisiting our Olympic Park tunnels ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

22 July 2021

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics kicking off this week, we’re celebrating our own Herculean projects that took place a little closer to home; the construction of two colossal tunnels to provide power to the London 2012 Olympic games.

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'4 things about National Grid’s role in our renewable energy future' story Group : Grid at work

4 things about National Grid’s role in our renewable energy future

7 April 2021

In the run-up to the eagerly anticipated global climate change summit COP26, UK Executive Director Nicola Shaw and US President Badar Khan explain what we’re doing to tackle climate change now and in the future.

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National Grid Gas National Control Centre for International Women's Day 2021 story Group : Grid at work

I wanted to make a difference and lead change

8 March 2021

Nikki Jamieson is Chief Information Officer for our UK gas business. She joined National Grid in 1995 and has seen a marked change in both the number of women in her field and in attitudes towards women.

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National Grid US VP Trisha Brabbs for International Women's Day 2021 story US : Grid at work

Women should always take that seat at the table

8 March 2021

Trisha Brabbs has worked in the utilities industries for 18 years and seen increasing numbers of women rise to leadership roles. But here she reflects on the challenges we still need to overcome, including women suffering from ‘imposter syndrome’ and the tendency to self-criticize.

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I wanted to chase gas leaks and dig up the street – just like the men!

8 March 2021

Rea Plummer is a Supervisor in Gas Field Operations in New York. Ten years ago, she was one of the first women to work in field operations. Rea co-founded National Grid’s employee support group Women in Non-Traditional Roles.

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National Grid's Kirsty McDermott for International Women's Day 2021 story Gas : Grid at work

You can be whatever you want – look at me!

8 March 2021

Senior Engineer – Welding may not be a job title traditionally associated with women, but Kirsty McDermott has been a trailblazer for women in engineering since she started her career at the age of 16.

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