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ET :Press release

Work starts on National Grid substation that will help power Sunderland’s new gigafactories

3 June 2024

National Grid is starting work on a new substation on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) to enable new gigafactories and other businesses on the site to plug directly into the electricity transmission network.

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ET :Press release

Consultation extended on National Grid proposals for Norwich to Tilbury

31 May 2024

National Grid is extending its statutory consultation on proposals for Norwich to Tilbury until Friday 26 July, allowing people more time to provide their comments following the announcement of a general election for 4 July.

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Strategic Infrastructure :The Great Grid Upgrade

Planning Inspectorate completes examination of Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement application

28 May 2024

The Examining Authority has now completed its examination of the application for development consent for National Grid's Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

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Strategic Infrastructure :The Great Grid Upgrade

Supergrid transformer to be delivered as part of new substation construction

28 May 2024

National Grid is preparing for the delivery of a large supergrid transformer to the site of a new grid supply point (GSP) substation between Butler’s Wood and Waldegrave Wood, off the A131 south of Sudbury. The GSP substation is needed so that existing 132 kV overhead line can be removed as part of the construction of the planned Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

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US :US Press release

National Grid Commits to Investing $35 Billion in New York & Massachusetts to Meet Decarbonization Goals and Build a Stronger, Cleaner Grid

23 May 2024

National Grid Commits to Investing $35 Billion in New York & Massachusetts to Meet Decarbonization Goals and Build a Stronger, Cleaner Grid

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ET :Press release

National Grid invites Derbyshire residents to share views on proposals for a clean electricity project that will boost home-grown energy supplies and progress towards net zero

14 May 2024

National Grid is inviting communities in Derbyshire to comment on proposals for a new clean electricity power line project which will help bolster energy supplies in the region and support the UK’s energy security strategy and net zero targets.

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