National Grid plc

British electricity and gas utility company

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National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, England. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom, where it owns and operates electricity and natural gas transmission networks, and in the Northeastern United States, where as well as operating transmission networks, the company produces and supplies electricity and gas, providing both to customers in New York and Massachusetts.

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Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target - National Grid Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
Cold weather prompts National Grid to activate energy blackout scheme The National Grid is to pay some households to cut their energy use after activating its blackout prevention scheme during the current cold snap. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2023
No emergency coal-fired power for National Grid to keep lights on this winter The National Grid Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has confirmed it will have no coal-fired power as back-up this winter, if needed, to help keep the lights on. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2023

National Grid to keep blackout prevention scheme for coming winter The operator of Britain's electricity system says it is to keep a scheme that aims to help prevent blackouts for the coming winter. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2023
Crackdown on 'zombie' energy projects blocking National Grid to end squeeze on Britain's power supply The National Grid Electricity System Operator has said it will kick energy projects out of the queue to connect to the grid if they aren't progressing fast enough. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023
Major National Grid changes needed to prevent UK missing key wind power targets The UK will miss a key target to install 50 gigawatts (GW) of wind power by the end of the decade unless major changes are made to the grid, according to a government-commissioned report. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2023

'Blown apart': Five swans killed after flying into Hinkley power lines A wildlife charity has called for action from the National Grid after five swans were "literally blown apart" after flying into new Hinkley Point C power lines in Somerset. Sky News - Published on February 1, 2023
National Grid to pay households to use less electricity, as coal-fired power generators put on standby Some households with smart meters could be eligible for discounts if they cut their use of electricity between 5 and 6pm today. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2023
Cold snap forces National Grid to put three coal power plants on standby Britain is firing up three coal power plants ready for use on Monday as a prolonged cold snap grips the country. Sky News - Published on January 22, 2023
Coal plants on alert as National Grid runs another blackout prevention test The National Grid is running the fifth test of its blackout prevention scheme - and is warming up two coal plants to cope with the rise in energy demand as the UK battles a spell of icy weather. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2022

Will food go off in the fridge - and will my pet fish survive? How to prepare for a blackout The National Grid's warning that three-hour planned blackouts may have to be implemented this winter has left many feeling anxious. Sky News - Published on October 7, 2022
Decision to ration energy this winter could be out of the PM's hands It is the National Grid's job to consider and prepare for worst-case scenarios. Sky News - Published on October 6, 2022
Amid energy security and price crisis, key winter outlook report takes on particular significance The National Grid's electricity system operator and gas system operator will release one of their regular winter outlook reports later. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2022	UK's National Grid doubles emergency planning exercises amid concerns over energy supplies National Grid has doubled its emergency planning exercises as concerns over energy shortages this winter grow. Sky News - Published on August 23, 2022
Risk of 'very high prices' and electricity supply shortages - but the lights will stay on, National Grid says The UK could face "very high prices" due to electricity supply shortages this winter - but the lights will stay on, the National Grid has said. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2022	National Grid expects higher profits amid growing energy bills The National Grid has said it expects higher profits due to growing inflation. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2022
Government to nationalise key part of electricity grid to help meet climate goals Part of National Grid will be returned to public ownership under a new plan to help Britain reach its climate targets. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2022	National Grid slammed for £4.2bn sale 'of the national silver' to foreign investor National Grid has been slammed by critics for its sale of a large chunk of Britain’s gas pipeline infrastructure to foreign investors for more than £4bn. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2022
Kwarteng to meet National Grid chair amid Russian cyber attack threat Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will this week hold talks with the chair of National Grid amid anticipation of a surge in state-sponsored cyber attacks from Russia. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2022	Fire-damaged power link between UK and France won't be fully restored for two years - National Grid A fire-damaged power link between the UK and France will not be fully restored for another two years, National Grid has revealed. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2021
National Grid 'confident' lights will stay on this winter despite energy crunch The gap between electricity supply and demand is expected to be narrower this winter than last as the country battles an energy crunch but there should be no disruption from the lights going out,.. Sky News - Published on October 7, 2021	Fire-damaged power link will be out for six months, says National Grid National Grid has warned it will be more than six months before part of a power link between the UK and France, which was shut off because of a fire, is restored. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2021
UK had to turn on coal power plant to help National Grid cope with low winds One of the UK's last remaining coal power plants had to be fired up on Monday morning, as low winds meant the National Grid needed an additional source of energy. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2021