Journey to net zero

Discover how we're changing the way we work to make a net zero future a reality for everyone. 

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.

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National Grid story 'Standing up to the climate change challenge' US : Journey to net zero

Standing up to the climate change challenge

Just days ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Badar Khan, President of National Grid US, explains why national and international collaboration to deliver cleaner energy solutions is critical to address climate change.

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The decarbonisation opportunity

Following on from the announcement of the 10-Point Plan, the Government has set a new target for carbon emissions to reach 68% of what they were in 1990 by the end of 2030. Here Duncan Burt, our COP26 Director, shares his thoughts on what this means for the UK’s journey to net zero.

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Polar bears for National Grid story '6 myths about climate change busted' Group : Journey to net zero

6 myths about climate change busted

While most of us know that it’s a critical time for us to work on tackling climate change, we still get lots of questions about the real threat that it poses to our world. Here we debunk some of the most common incorrect, yet oft-repeated, climate change myths – to separate fact from fiction.

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Female engineer in PPE for launch of National Grid Ventures IFA2 Interconnector Ventures : Journey to net zero

Undersea electricity cable powers 1m homes with clean energy

IFA2 is the latest addition to our portfolio of interconnectors. These giant undersea cables allow us to share clean energy with our European neighbours. Find out more about how IFA2 is playing a vital role in helping us to decarbonise the energy system.

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National Grid Advanced Commissioning Engineer Suzanna Bryant for Green Collar Jobs story ET : Journey to net zero

Green collar jobs: Suzanna Bryant – connecting new, clean energy sources

Advanced Commissioning Engineer Suzanna Bryant reveals how a previous job on super-yachts led to a career contributing to a cleaner energy future.

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Aerial view of wind turbines on the prairie used for National Grid Renewables story Ventures : Journey to net zero

Introducing National Grid Renewables

We’re taking another step towards net zero, with the launch of our newly branded renewable energy business across the United States. Find out how this will contribute to the US energy landscape.

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National Grid Partner's Avra Durack's green collar job Group : Journey to net zero

Green collar jobs: Avra Durack – compelled to address climate change by Katrina

Avra Durack, Director on the Incubation team at National Grid Partners, tells us how Hurricane Katrina fuelled her determination to switch career and help tackle climate change.

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What is net zero?

Watch this video to find out about net zero and how it's helping to tackle climate change and give us all a cleaner, greener future.

Passionate about climate change?

In this video, you can meet some of our young, female engineers who are helping to tackle climate change.

 
     
   
 

The power of connecting

Discover in this video how we are linking with our neighbours in Norway to share green energy via huge undersea cables called interconnectors.

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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.
 

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