Articles

Connections reform: Speeding up delivery of the right energy mix for net zero

7 August 2024

We’re taking action on connections reform alongside industry, government and the regulator, and have responded to the electricity system operator's latest consultation on proposals for change.

Uncovering the History of Devizes: the North Wessex Downs VIP team at the UK’s annual Festival of Archaeology

1 August 2024

On Saturday 13 July 2024, members of National Grid’s North Wessex Downs Visual Impact Provision (VIP) team and Wessex Archaeology teamed together for a day of celebration and fun to present the ancient finds that have been uncovered during the early construction works on Roundway Hill.

A nine armed rarity towers into place on the Hinkley Connection Project

30 July 2024

3 min read

Standing proud over Somerset, a multi-limbed lattice pylon has been constructed near Bridgwater, ready to supply clean energy.

Local schools rewarded for their T-time capsules

24 July 2024

2 min read

Two schools rewarded for their T-time capsules. East Huntspill Primary Academy and St Anne’s Church Academy, have both been awarded £1,000 by National Grid.

Walking and talking pylons in the North Wessex Downs

24 July 2024

Members of National Grid’s project team recently hosted a group of intrepid walkers to learn about National Grid’s North Wessex Downs Visual Impact Provision (VIP) at one of a series of events organised during the popular North Wessex Walking Festival.

User connection boundaries

23 July 2024

5 min read

The electricity network can be complex, and when considering connections, its crucially important to be clear on the boundaries of responsibility between National Grid Electricity Transmission, and the user which is connecting. But where are these boundaries?