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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.

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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.

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National Grid Ventures' IFA2 interconnector flowing at full capacity

IFA2: low-carbon electricity now flowing through second UK-France interconnector

After almost three years of construction – and despite coronavirus pandemic restrictions – low-carbon electricity has now started flowing at full capacity through IFA2. Our second electricity interconnector linking the UK and France takes us a step further on the journey to net zero.

About the IFA-2 interconnector

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Birmingham’s Windsor Street gasholders to be dismantled

Work to dismantle the three unused gasholders at Windsor Street in Birmingham will start this month. We are asking for help to solve the mystery of how the gasholders came to be painted in the Aston Villa Football Club colours.

Battery storage: your questions answered

Battery storage technologies are essential to speeding up the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy. Battery storage systems will play an increasingly pivotal role between green energy supplies and responding to electricity demands.

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Hydrogen: the future fuel to achieve net zero?

Hydrogen has the potential to be a low-carbon alternative to gas in our homes and businesses, but first we need to test this fuel for the future. That’s where FutureGrid comes in.

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.

About Grid for Good

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National Grid named one of the world’s most ethical companies

We have been recognised as one of the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ in 2021 – for the 10th time. We are one of only nine utility companies globally to receive this accolade.

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What is offshore wind power?

Offshore wind power or offshore wind energy is the energy taken from the force of the winds out at sea, transformed into electricity and supplied into the electricity network onshore.

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Free climate change resources for home schooling

We know how hard it can be to home school children during lockdown. That’s why we’ve created fascinating facts sheets on subjects close to children’s hearts, like tackling climate change and creating a sustainable future for our planet.

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Why apprenticeships are critical to tackling climate change

National Grid research shows the UK needs 400,000 jobs to achieve net zero by 2050, so finding and fostering young talent to build this essential workforce is a priority.

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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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