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Find out how we're working to keep the lights on in Great Britain throughout COVID-19.
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Journey to net zero

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

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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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2020 greenest year on record for Britain

While there wasn’t much to celebrate in 2020, there is some good news about last year as it took us a big step forwards in the journey to net zero, with highest recorded levels of wind generation and solar power.

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Green collar jobs: Jonathan Miller – working in the field (literally)

In this article in our Green Collar Jobs series, we talk to Jonathan Miller, an Environmental Advisor based out of our Warwick office. He tells us how he’s combined his loves of the outdoors and engineering in his role and how, for him, working ‘in the field’ often means quite literally in a field.

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Action on climate change must top the agenda in 2021

A key priority for 2021 is accelerating action on climate change to help us and create a greener, cleaner energy future. Here our CEO John Pettigrew outlines why this year is set to be pivotal to addressing the climate challenge and building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Government sets out plans to cut emissions and reach net zero

The white paper, entitled Powering our Net Zero Future, sets out steps the UK Government will take over the next 10 years to cut emissions from industry, transport and buildings, while creating new green jobs.

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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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Prestigious climate change ‘A’ score received for fifth year

National Grid is on the A list for our actions in cutting emissions, reducing climate change risks and developing a low-carbon economy.

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Protecting our planet

Watch this video to see how we can all come together to tackle climate change. The world's most significant summit on climate change is being hosted in the UK in 2021 and National Grid is a sponsor.

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The race to net zero

We're proud to support the global Race to Zero campaign, which calls for a resilient, zero carbon recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. See what we are working on to reach our net zero targets.

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Fuelling the future

Watch this video and discover how hydrogen can be the green fuel for the future with our pioneering FutureGrid project.

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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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