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1 December 2020
National Grid has a unique position at the heart of the UK’s energy system as we own the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales.
We also own and operate the high-pressure gas transmission system in Great Britain.
COP26 comes to the UK
In 2021 Glasgow will host COP26, a crucial global summit to discuss how the world can unite to tackle climate change. National Grid is a Principal Partner and we’re excited to support the call for change towards a clean energy future.
Watch nowMeet the grads and apprentices
Applications for our New Talent programmes are open for Graduates now and will open for Apprentices next month. Find out more about working for us by getting to know some of the young people already helping us to shape the future of the energy sector.
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Ofgem green-lights funding for net zero projects
Our FutureGrid project to test how we might safely introduce hydrogen into our gas network and a project to upgrade powerlines to deliver more power and less emissions have received £17.17m funding from Ofgem.
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Our response to the Government’s new 10-point green plan
Nicola Shaw, Executive Director, UK, welcomes Boris Johnson’s plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’.
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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, myths.
Grid for Good
Watch Maryam’s story to find out how she found her dream job with the support of Grid for Good. This programme has been set up to help 16-24-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them to get the skills they need to find employment.
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Green Advent calendar
We’re celebrating the festive season with our first Green Advent calendar. We’ll be revealing fun facts about how green energy is transforming the way we power our lives, so don’t forget to check back every day until 25 December.
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Reflections on greenhouse gases
The effects of greenhouse gas emissions on our planet and what we can do to take action.
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Can the grid cope with the extra demand from electric cars?
The transition to electric vehicles is speeding up, and here Graeme Cooper, our Transport Decarbonisation Director, explains how the grid is ready to cope.
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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.
How can hydrogen be used as a fuel for the future?
Hydrogen is a clean and abundant alternative to methane, also known as natural gas. Here, we explain how hydrogen will be an essential element in our greener gas future.
Working for National Grid
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join us to help us build a cleaner energy system for the UK, then we’ve got lots of opportunities on offer no matter where you are on the career ladder. Visit our careers website to find out more about vacancies and our graduate, undergraduate and apprentice schemes.
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