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Going underground: archaeological finds in Somerset

8 July 2020

Work laying cables and pipelines for our infrastructure projects means we often dig underground and, when doing so, it’s not unheard of for us to uncover archaeological treasures. Our current project at Hinkley in Somerset is no exception.

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US green bond helps fund clean energy projects

2 July 2020

Our first green bond for sustainability projects across our US business has seen a successful launch, with over 100 institutional investors signing up. Read more about plans for the funds raised and how they’ll help us achieve a cleaner energy future.

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Green loan speeds race to net zero

16 June 2020

As we work to help the UK reach its net zero target by 2050, find out how securing a $743m green loan will help us power 1.4 million homes with renewable energy.

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Looking after our people in uncertain times

11 May 2020

Nicola Maloney joined National Grid expecting to stay for a six-month stint; 17 years on, she’s now Senior Human Resources Business Partner for Gas Transmission. She helps the business make the right decisions when it comes to our people. Find out how she’s working to look after the team’s needs amidst the ‘new normal’ of the coronavirus crisis.

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Helping to fuel the UK

27 April 2020

Ed Carter manages the operations team at National Grid’s Grain LNG Terminal in Kent, which imports and stores natural gas used to heat homes, businesses, hospitals and schools. Here Ed explains more and talks about how the good old cuppa is keeping his team going through the coronavirus crisis.

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Keeping the lights on for London

21 April 2020

Meet James Watson, Lead Advanced Commissioning Engineer in London. As well as keeping the electricity flowing to the London area, running drills to get ready to cope in a crisis has long been part of his team’s day job. Find out more about how they’re using their skills to safeguard London’s electricity supply during the coronavirus pandemic.

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