Journey to net zero stories

National Grid joins call for clean and inclusive recovery plan

National Grid’s CEO John Pettigrew has joined with other business leaders to sign a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a clean, inclusive and resilient recovery plan for the UK.

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Exploring ways to create the world’s first zero carbon gas network

Gas Goes Green aims to speed up the switch from methane to hydrogen – key if we’re to reach UK net zero by 2050.

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Working towards a greener future

National Grid’s Ventures business is continuing its work, on both sides of the Atlantic, to accelerate our clean energy future. Catch up on some of the latest news from their US wind and solar projects here.

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Zero2050: Cutting the carbon for a cleaner South Wales

Delivering net zero by 2050 means working together nationally and locally. Here, David Wright, Chief Electricity Engineer, offers insight into plans to reduce harmful carbon emissions in South Wales.

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Now is the time to recruit a net zero energy workforce to power a greener future

At the start of a pivotal decade in the struggle to combat climate change, National Grid has commissioned a report exploring the skills we need to help turn the UK’s ambition to become the world’s first net zero economy by 2050 into a reality.

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All-party parliamentary group working together to deliver net zero

Meeting the UK’s 2050 net zero target will require collaboration across business, Government and consumers. National Grid is pleased to be supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Net Zero; a cross-party grouping of MPs interested in the UK’s Net Zero transition. Rhian Kelly, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, shares her thoughts.