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Group :Journey to net zero

6 months on from COP26: our progress towards a net zero future

21 April 2022

To avoid the worst effects of climate change, the world needs to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Since COP26, we’ve been working harder than ever to deliver a clean, fair and affordable energy future, with no one left behind. These are 10 of our most significant projects, all aimed at bringing us closer to net zero.

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ET :Press release

Excitement over buried treasure from National Grid's Hinkley Connection Project

7 April 2022

Archaeologists working on the Hinkley Connection Project ran an educational session and assembly for primary school students, showing artefacts from a recent dig which uncovered a whole Roman town.

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ET :Press release

New electricity transformer for Worcestershire substation

5 April 2022

A new transformer is being delivered to a Worcestershire substation this weekend and will play a vital role in helping to ensure the local area continues to enjoy a safe and reliable electricity supply.

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Ventures :Press release

National Grid announces preferred route for pipelines to decarbonise Humber industry

5 April 2022

National Grid Ventures, part of National Grid plc, has announced the preferred route for its Humber Low Carbon Pipelines (HLCP) project, which will run for 120km from the Drax power station in Selby to Easington on the Holderness coast.

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ET :Press release

Undersea electricity superhighways that will help deliver net zero move a step closer

30 March 2022

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) welcomes Ofgem’s recognition of the “clear case” and “consumer benefit” of the Scotland to England Green Links in their consultation on the ‘Final Needs case’ of the project.

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ET :Press release

National Grid celebrates 2000th tree planted on Hinkley Connection Project

29 March 2022

National Grid is celebrating the planting of the 2,000th tree on the Hinkley Connection Project, the new high-voltage line which will connect 6 million UK homes to low carbon energy from Hinkley Point C and other energy sources.

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