Stories

Electricity pylons (or towers) have been part of the British landscape for almost 100 years, but how much do you really know about them? Here we bring you 12 facts you never knew about these iconic steel structures.

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.

In this Green Collar Jobs article, we talk to Environmental Advisor Jonathan Miller. 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.

After almost three years of construction, 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.

Following the launch of our first UK and US green bonds, our first Green Financing Report reveals exactly how these funds were used to finance clean energy projects that support the decarbonisation of our networks and protect our natural environment.

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

From a dramatically reduced carbon footprint concrete to renewable heat pump networks, our Innovation team is focusing its academic skills, engineering experience and problem-solving curiosity on building a clean energy future for us all.