We're future proofing the UK's electricity supply.
Yorkshire GREEN is a £400 million project being delivered by National Grid to upgrade the UK’s electricity network. It is one of 17 projects being delivered as part of ‘The Great Grid Upgrade’.
Yorkshire GREEN will increase the capacity of our electricity network so energy can get to where it needs to be - into our homes and businesses.
What's happening now?We’re carrying out construction work to deliver Yorkshire GREEN. We are installing and upgrading cables and pylons, as well as building two new substations. Most of the new infrastructure will be up and running in 2027. All work is expected to be finished by the end of 2028. To find out more about what's happening, visit this section of our website: work on the ground. |
What is Yorkshire GREEN?
As part of Yorkshire GREEN, we are:
building two new substations - one at Overton and one at Monk Fryston - and adding some new equipment at Osbaldwick Substation
installing, upgrading and strengthening 38km of overhead lines
constructing about 1km of new underground cables
installing 33 new pylons (as well as removing older pylons that will no longer be needed).
To find out more about where construction is taking place, take a look at our interactive map.
Thank you
Construction work can be disruptive, so we want to say thank you to everyone in the local communities along the route. We are grateful for your patience as we carry out this work.
Have you heard?
Since construction began, we’ve awarded nearly £478,000 to support local community projects and initiatives along the Yorkshire GREEN route.
The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund is now open for applications. Eligible organisations could receive up to £20,000 towards their activities.
More information and how to apply can be found here.
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The Great Grid Upgrade
Yorkshire GREEN is a key part of The Great Grid Upgrade – the largest overhaul of the electricity transmission network across England and Wales in generations.
Click here to find out more about its role in the UK Government’s plan to boost homegrown power.
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