Press releases

Going underground in Devizes

1 February 2021

Exciting plans to remove up to 12 pylons and around 4.5km of overhead electricity line near Roundway Hill and the Millennium White Horse in Devizes are about to be brought to life through a new interactive 360° virtual tour.

[25 January] Preparing for a future energy system to reach net zero

25 January 2021

National Grid operates one of the safest, most efficient and reliable power networks in the world, and has a critical role to play in the decarbonisation of the economy to reach net zero.

UK’s second electricity link to France starts flowing at full capacity

21 January 2021

3 min read

IFA2, National Grid’s second electricity interconnector linking the UK and France, is now able to flow low carbon electricity between the two countries at full capacity.

[18 January] National Grid helps fund Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty project

14 January 2021

National Grid is supporting The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit by funding £20,000 for its ‘Counting on Mendip’ project. The funding is from National Grid’s Community Grant Programme and has been secured due to the Hinkley Connection Project, which will connect low carbon energy to 6 million UK homes and businesses, taking place in the area.

[5 January] National Grid employee group named Top Network Group at 2020 Ethnicity Awards

5 January 2021

National Grid’s employee resource group (ERG) ONE has been named Top Network Group at the virtual 2020 Ethnicity Awards, which celebrates those working to ensure that all people have access to equal opportunity, regardless of race or ethnicity.

[16 December] 150 Happiness Hampers delivered just in time for Christmas with help from National Grid

17 December 2020

National Grid and a local property company have teamed up with the YMCA Thames Gateway to deliver 150 Happiness Hampers to struggling families in Dartford, Kent, just in time for Christmas.