News

The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate; creating more opportunities than ever before. Here we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

Group :Journey to net zero

6 myths about climate change busted

4 August 2022

We get lots of questions about the real threat climate change poses to our world. Here we debunk some of the most common incorrect, yet oft-repeated, climate change myths – to separate fact from fiction.

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Local people invited to view 'once in a generation' plans in the Cotswolds

3 August 2022

Plans to remove up to 20 pylons and around 7 kilometres of overhead electricity line in the Cotswolds National Landscape are to be shared with local people later this month.

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Work begins on new substations to power up Biggleswade in Bedfordshire

1 August 2022

National Grid and UK Power Networks are collaborating on new electrical infrastructure that will power thousands of new homes, and enable business growth and new jobs in Bedfordshire.

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New transformer for Littlebrook substation

29 July 2022

Delivery in Kent part of National Grid's investment in the UK energy network for safe and secure electricity supplies

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How we protect the electricity network in extreme heat

19 July 2022

With record temperatures in the UK this summer, we are continually monitoring our assets – such as our overhead lines, transformers, substation equipment etc. – to ensure the network continues to operate efficiently. Find out more about some of the measures we take to keep electricity flowing safely around the country when temperatures soar.

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What happens to old electric car batteries?

15 July 2022

While electric vehicles are recognised as reducing carbon emissions, we still get lots of questions about the life of electric car batteries and whether they will end up in landfill, potentially knocking electric cars’ green credentials.

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