National Grid

Today marks the end of an era.    I joined National Grid as a graduate in 1991, moving from my hometown in South Wales to London. I never imagined that 12 roles and 35 years later, I’d be wrapping up my time at this fantastic organisation as Chief Executive.    Thank you to everyone at National Grid for all the support you’ve given me over the years, but also for what you achieve every single day. The thousands of people behind every light you switch on and the heat in your homes, the astounding engineering and system in place that has made every day possible - this will stay with me forever.     National Grid is a critical partner to an industry undergoing significant transformation. My time here has been a once in a generation opportunity, which I’m incredibly fortunate and proud to have been a part of. I have no doubt that National Grid will not only be in safe hands but will continue to go from strength to strength and thrive under Zoe Yujnovich‘s leadership.    📸 A photo from my early days at National Grid. 

From football roots to a future-ready sports hub... Working in partnership with National Grid, television presenter and proud Cumbrian, Helen Skelton, took a trip down memory lane to Borough Park, home of Workington AFC, to see how the stadium will be transformed into the Cumberland Sports Village in 2027. A space designed to better serve the whole community. A bigger stadium means increased energy demand. Through The Great Grid Upgrade, we’re strengthening local networks and bringing cleaner energy to homes, schools, and community spaces like the future Cumberland Sports Village. Watch the full video over on Helen’s Instagram account: https://lnkd.in/e5yy5cDv #TheGreatGridUpgrade #Cumbria

As we head to #COP30, we’re not just joining the conversation, we’re showing how #innovation is already delivering results for our customers and communities. Through National Grid Partners, we’ve invested in over 50 startups and launched more than 25 pilots that are helping us modernize infrastructure, improve reliability, and reduce environmental impact. Here’s just a few examples of how we’re making a difference: •Avoided $500K in infrastructure costs with Switched Source LLC grid-balancing technology, reducing carbon-intensive upgrades and enabling a cleaner grid in #NewYork. This project also creates skilled jobs in advanced power electronics and strengthens local supply chains. •30% fewer outages with AiDASH's AI-powered vegetation management, improving reliability and reducing emissions from reactive maintenance in #Massachusetts. The program supports local contractors and drives investment in sustainable vegetation services. •Faster, smarter project delivery using Sensat's digital twin technology, accelerating #UK infrastructure planning and minimizing environmental disruption. This approach fosters tech-sector employment and boosts regional economies by reducing costly delays. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekRZ_xCd #COP30 #Innovation #JobsSecurityGrowth 📍 Belem, Brazil 📌 Louise Clark-White, Stephen Smith, Sandy Grace Matt Hinde  Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), We Mean Business Coalition, The Climate Registry, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

#COP30 is officially underway! 🌍 Global leaders, innovators, and changemakers are gathering in the heart of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil for the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, and we’re proud to be joining them later this week. This year’s summit is all about implementation, collaboration, and inclusion, and we’re excited to share how we’re driving impact across all three. Here’s what we’re looking forward to at COP30: 🔹 Hosting six events with partners to explore key topics including electricity demand, innovation, nature-based solutions, and sustainable supply chains 🔹 Engaging with global business leaders to exchange ideas and spotlight breakthrough solutions 🔹 Showcasing our actions and learning from others to accelerate collective progress Let the conversations begin. #COP30 #Innovation 📍 Belém, Brazil  Louise Clark-White, Stephen Smith, Sandy Grace, Matt Hinde, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), We Mean Business Coalition, The Climate Registry, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Today marks the last half-year results announcement with our current CEO, John Pettigrew. We’re in the second year of our £60 billion five-year plan and have invested over £5 billion in the first half of the year - up 12% year-on-year, ensuring our networks meet the changing needs of our customers. Key highlights include:  🔵 Investment in UK Electricity Transmission is up 31%, with all six of the first wave of our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects in construction. And we’re in the final stages of agreeing our UK RIIO-T3 business plan and in the early phase of the RIIO-ED3 process. 🔵 In the US, we’re making strong progress with our New York Upstate Upgrade, with Smart Path Connect on track to be ready to energise in December. And we’ve replaced 208 more miles of pipeline across our US Gas businesses and agreed and started work on our $600 million Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan. All of which means we’re on track to deliver £11 billion of capital investment this year – another record for the Group. https://lnkd.in/eRjtghcg

This month’s energy innovation highlights 👇 ·        37% drop in underground infrastructure damage thanks to predictive technology ·        60+ organisations back NESE to support New York’s energy future ·        New control centre to manage UK’s expanding high-voltage network ·        GridCARE unlocks hidden grid capacity for the AI boom Explore how we’re building smarter, stronger energy systems

37% fewer excavation damages. One AI-powered solution. Excavation damage to underground infrastructure isn’t just costly; it’s dangerous. That’s why we partnered with Urbint to bring predictive analytics and risk-based ticket management to our operations. The result? A 37% reduction in excavation-related damages, including a 22% drop in third-party incidents in year one. Using AI-powered risk prediction, we’re protecting underground assets more precisely than ever. 

📣 Our Graduate and Intern programmes are now open in the UK and US. We’re looking for big thinkers and innovators to help shape the future of energy, from project managers, to engineers and accountants. More about the roles on offer and how to apply at the links below: UK: https://lnkd.in/eJTdMrJN US: https://lnkd.in/ePR7W8pu #Energy #EarlyCareers #EnergyJobs

How do we solve the world’s greatest energy challenges? Today, we took that question head-on at our second annual Innovation Day at the historic SoWa Power Station in Boston. We spent the day exploring how innovation, especially through National Grid Partners and the startups it has invested in, is bringing new technologies to help us build a smarter, more efficient grid and transform our industry for the better. Since 2018, National Grid Partners has invested nearly $550 million in 50 startups, and about 80% of them have helped us: ➡️ Better serve our customers ➡️ Boost efficiency ➡️ Decarbonize the energy system ➡️ Accelerate the development of tomorrow’s networks A huge thank you to our National Grid Partners portfolio companies, speakers, and innovators across the utility and technology sectors who joined us. Innovation requires collaboration across the utility sector and beyond. We’re all part of a community that’s not just imagining the future of energy - but building it. ev.energy Exodigo AiDASH LineVision Amperon TS Conductor Emerald AI Cogniac Corporation Leap #NationalGridInnovates #Innovation #Startups #FutureOfEnergy