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National Grid submits final RIIO-2 Business Plans

9 December 2019

National Grid has today submitted its final business plans to Ofgem for its UK Electricity and Gas Transmission businesses, as well as the Electricity System Operator, for the 2021-2026 RIIO-2 period.

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National Grid joins call for US commitment to the Paris Agreement

2 December 2019

As one of the world’s largest investor-owned energy companies and an employer of over 22,000 people, we are proud to support a call from 70 CEOs, companies and union leaders to ask the US to stay in the Paris Agreement.

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Life as a lineworker

19 November 2019

Lineworkers are the superheroes who keep the power flowing no matter how tough the conditions. We explore the crucial role of a lineworker and how in this job safety must always come first.

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National Grid completes acquisition of Geronimo Energy

15 July 2019

On 15 July 2019, National Grid, through its competitive non-regulated unit National Grid Ventures (NGV), completed its $100 million acquisition of Geronimo Energy - a leading wind and solar developer in North America. The deal, which was announced on 7 March 2019, has now satisfied all regulatory requirements and closing conditions.

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There's never a good time for a power cut - National Grid CEO John Pettigrew

21 June 2019

There is never a good time for a power cut. But ten to five on a Friday afternoon in August, when people are trying to get home to their families and friends after a hard week at work, is one of the worst.

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NGV to acquire Geronimo Energy

8 March 2019

National Grid Ventures (NGV) has signed an agreement to acquire Geronimo Energy, a leading developer of wind and solar generation assets based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

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