Grid at work stories

Man working at desk in control room - used for the National Grid story 'Working round the clock to power the nation at Easter'

Working round the clock to power the nation at Easter

Keeping the UK’s energy flowing this Easter weekend is as crucial as ever. Whether it’s to allow hospital workers to have hot water or making sure families can cook that Easter Sunday lunch, our team is on the case. Some of our staff will even be sleeping on site, in a special temporary ‘village’.

Group of colleagues looking up at camera and waving - used for the story 'National Grid: one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2020'

National Grid: one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2020

National Grid has been recognised as one of ‘The World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2020. Assessed on various measures of ethics, including governance and compliance, we’re one of just 132 companies globally to be included in the list.

Solar panels in a solar farm under a blue sky - used for the National Grid story 'South Dakota solar energy project set to generate 128MW of green power'

South Dakota solar energy project set to generate 128MW of green power

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, has announced a power purchase agreement with Basin Electric Power Cooperative for a major new solar energy project in South Dakota. Wild Springs will provide clean power and community benefits for years to come.

Archive image of women painting the top of a gas holder - used in the National Grid story 'Time travelling through the history of energy at the National Grid archive'

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.

The ice breaker ARC7 berthed at the Grain LNG terminal on the Isle of Grain in Kent - image used for the National Grid story 'Grain LNG receives 30 ships in three months, helping to secure the UK's gas supply'

Grain LNG receives 30 ships in three months, helping to secure the UK’s gas supply

Following its European record for gas exports last year, our Grain LNG terminal is busier than ever, helping to keep the UK’s homes and businesses warm through the winter.

People walking across fields next to wind turbines - used for the National Grid story 'National Grid launches green bond to fund sustainability projects'

National Grid launches green bond to fund sustainability projects

National Grid has announced the launch of its first green bond. Raising Euro500million (approximately £430million), the bond’s proceeds will finance UK electricity transmission projects with environmental benefits.