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We are living in a transformational era as the way we power our lives is evolving exponentially. Here we bring you stories and insights to showcase the engineering, innovation, people and smart ideas shaping the future of energy in the UK.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about electricity pylons

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.

12 facts about electricity pylons
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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.

About hydrogen and FutureGrid

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STEM skills sessions inspire engineers of the future

Groups of young people from all over Britain came together last week, to test their STEM skills in real life engineering situations in a pioneering programme.

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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.

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Net Zero know-how: EVs will accelerate people’s energy understanding

The changeover to electric vehicles, coupled with the national roll-out of smart meters, will put people in the driving seat when it comes to managing energy use cleanly and efficiently. Here’s why.

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Innovation is embedded in everything we do

How National Grid Partners is bringing an entrepreneurial mindset on board.

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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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National Grid Metering supports elderly throughout Coronavirus lockdowns

A friendly voice calling for a regular chat has made all the difference to elderly residents of Solihull. National Grid Metering has partnered with Age UK Solihull through the lockdowns, to bring a bit of joy into lonely and vulnerable people’s lives.

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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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Ever wondered what net zero means? Want to know how windfarms make energy? Or how electricity and gas gets to you? Here we answer all your energy questions.
 

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