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One of the US' first green hydrogen blending projects launches on Long Island

15 December 2021

National Grid and the Town of Hempstead have announced a joint project to build one of the first and largest clean hydrogen projects in the US. The HyGrid Project, located on Long Island, will aid in decarbonizing networks by blending green hydrogen into the existing distribution system, and is expected to heat approximately 800 homes and fuel 10 municipal vehicles.

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Engineer wearing PPE working from a cherry-picker on electricity switchgear at a substation

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Project replacing SF6 with greener alternative will cut emissions from high-voltage equipment

9 December 2021

National Grid has partnered with Hitachi Energy in a pilot project at Richborough Substation in Kent, to develop and deploy a new solution to replace greenhouse gas Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) with a greener alternative.

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New online tool will help UK ports transition to net zero

1 December 2021

National Grid has partnered with Siemens to create a free online tool to help UK ports meet their net zero targets. The tool will aid decarbonisation by helping ports forecast the future infrastructure needed to meet potential increased demand for electricity from zero emission operations.

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How can I reduce my carbon footprint at home?

15 November 2021

Keen to reduce your carbon footprint? It’s now possible to know when the electricity you’re using at home will cause less carbon emissions, by using our app or our digital voice assistant skill.

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Green light signals clean energy at 10 Downing Street

28 October 2021

10 Downing Street’s famous door is being lit up in celebration of the UK hosting the COP26 Climate Conference, of which National Grid is a principal partner. As part of our Green Light Signal initiative, Number 10 will shine green to highlight the country’s shift towards cleaner, greener energy.

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Close-up of National Grid's David Welling on his bike wearing a helmet

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London to Glasgow cycle challenge

6 October 2021

National Grid’s David Welling will be cycling from London to the COP26 global summit in Glasgow; a route that will take 7 days, cover more than 1,000km and visit 10 sites of projects working towards net zero – while also raising money for charity.

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