National Grid UK

We move energy from where it's made, to the British communities that need it. For UK customer service, please contact @GridCustomersUK or call 105.

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Too many young people are being left behind.

This is why we are launching a new £5 million fund to help around 5,000 young people over the next five years, across our regional footprint.

The fund will provide:

▶️ Driving licence training & support
▶️ Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards & industry-recognised qualifications
▶️ Employability mentoring
▶️ Connections to jobs across energy infrastructure & supply chains

[Miatta Fahnbulleh @Miatsf]

We are determined to fix the youth unemployment crisis and restore opportunity across the country.

We're creating 400,000 extra clean energy jobs by 2030 and working with companies like @nationalgriduk to help young people seize these opportunities.

More on @BBCBreakfast ⬇️

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Hi @RosieP4 before any works begin, all permissions and licences are secured and the area is assessed and checked by a suitably qualified ecologist, who remains onsite during vegetation removal.

No work will be carried out within an agreed distance if active nests are identified. Any planting removed will also be reinstated in line with plans agreed by local authorities.

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Hi @kstandbridge1, thanks for raising this. We understand the concerns prompted by this video and welcome the opportunity to clarify what’s happening.

We have been working at Waltham Cross substation as part of the North London Reinforcement project, which will support London’s future energy needs. We work closely with Lee Valley Regional Park, and before any work began, ecological monitoring was carried out to check for protected species and ensure the works were in line with environmental requirements.

Across the project, we’re aiming to achieve a 15% Biodiversity Net Gain. This means that once the works are completed, the natural environment will be left in a measurably better state than before, through projects delivered both on-site and in locations further away.

If you’d like more information about the works, please do get in touch with us at [email protected]

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

A major step forward in strengthening the backbone of Britain’s energy network: the UK’s biggest-ever electricity transmission project is now under contract.

Eastern Green Link 3 is a new 690km subsea and underground link between Scotland and England.

Subject to planning approval, construction is due to begin in 2028: https://t.co/9d5m7Xd1m5

@ssencommunity @hitachienergy @NKT_Cables

[National Grid @nationalgrid]

Our investment in the energy future of Britain and the US Northeast is accelerating. With regulatory support in both the UK and US, we are expanding the record-level of investment announced in 2024 by £10 billion to at least £70 billion over the next five years by FY2031.

This expansion recognises the broad change taking place across the energy system today. Electricity networks must increase capacity to respond to network growth and drive forward innovation in both the UK and US. The increase in efficiency will help industries grow and our customers and communities can prosper.

Read more about our investment 👉 https://t.co/2wlusSRvVE

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

A new kind of offshore infrastructure could cut energy bills for UK consumers and deliver more than £13 billion in economic benefits to Great Britain and connected countries.

New National Grid and @RenewableUK report: https://t.co/2TVaESTSK3

[National Grid UK Customers @gridcustomersuk]

⚡ Storm Goretti may be over, but our support to our local communities never ends.

🌧️ The recent storm caused significant disruption to our network and our local communities have been affected. However, we are still doing everything we can to ensure people have what they need during this time.

🍔 We still have our welfare van (serving hot drinks and food) in Penryn (TR10 8SB) today, supporting members of the community.

🤝 We also have been working closely with British Red Cross, who are out knocking on doors helping those who may need extra support.

☕ We're also working with Warm Welcome to provide heated spaces across our area where you can access warmth, hot drinks, and a friendly welcome. The full list of Warm Spaces, can be found here:
https://t.co/vyshhwvavA

📱 We are still here to help - if you need to speak to one of our team, please call us on 0800 6783 105.

If experience a power cut, please call 105 (for free).

For anything else, please visit our website:
https://t.co/9aws4vV1L0

[National Grid UK Customers @gridcustomersuk]

☁️ Storm Goretti Update

A small and decreasing number of homes are still without power, mainly in areas where fallen trees, debris, and high winds have made access extremely difficult.

The videos and images here demonstrate some of the access and debris challenges that our teams are facing.

Our engineers are working around the clock in challenging conditions to reach every remaining property and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding - we won’t stop until everyone is back on supply.

For the latest information on Storm Goretti: https://t.co/tIElb1YnOY

We are continuing to offer welfare provision for customers without power, such as warm spaces serving hot food and drinks. Details can be found here: https://t.co/vyshhwvavA

If you experience a powercut, you can report it for free by calling 105, or by visiting https://t.co/rWjKPJSOB9.

[National Grid UK Customers @gridcustomersuk]

🌨️ Storm Goretti 🌨️

Across our region from this afternoon, we're expecting adverse weather, including strong winds and heavy snow in some areas.

Our network is built to be resilient, but extreme weather can impact power.

🚨 Extra teams on standby 24/7
🛠️ Engineers ready to respond quickly
📞 Power cuts? Call 105 (free)

We're prepared. Stay safe and warm.

Here are some top tips to be power cut prepared.

More information on how we are preparing here: https://t.co/tIElb1YnOY

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Why apply for a job in green energy? 👇

More about jobs at National Grid: https://t.co/LoNiMS2FqQ

[North East Mayoral Strategic Authority @NorthEast_MSA]

New Year...new job in green energy? 🟢 👀

Many people think about a new career in the new year, so why not join the thousands already working in the sector as the North East becomes the home of the green energy revolution. ✅

[North East Mayoral Strategic Authority @NorthEast_MSA]

New Year...new job in green energy? 🟢 👀

Many people think about a new career in the new year, so why not join the thousands already working in the sector as the North East becomes the home of the green energy revolution. ✅

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

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Up to 15,000 extra clean energy jobs are coming to the North East in the next 5 years ⚡

Our first ever jobs fair brought together students, businesses & educators to showcase career opportunities in the sector.

Recruiting the workers needed for the clean energy mission.

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Our RIIO T3 Business Plan for 2026 to 2031 sets out how our ambitious investment will drive the most significant step forward in the UK’s transmission network for a generation.

Today our regulator @Ofgem published its final determination on the plan. We are:

▶️ Now reviewing the determination to assess whether it enables investment at the scale and pace needed for a future-proof, affordable and reliable transmission network.

▶️ Continuing to work closely with Ofgem, government, and stakeholders to ensure the framework works for consumers, communities and the country.

A supportive regulatory framework is critical to unlocking investment, supporting economic growth and delivering on the UK’s clean energy ambitions.

https://t.co/mJtBly9u0n

[Ofgem @ofgem]

We’re upgrading Britain’s grid to be stronger, cleaner and more secure.

This investment:

🟠Keeps bills fair
🟠Supports jobs
🟠Protects against price shocks

Doing nothing would mean higher bills or disruption later.

More: https://t.co/sb20iIYksm

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Meet Verena - Europe's largest-diameter Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine. Now at Tilbury, she's digging a 15m-wide, 48m-deep shaft for a new 400kV tunnel, replacing the 1960s cable tunnel under the Thames as part of The Great Grid Upgrade, bringing more home grown energy to the UK⚡️: https://t.co/C4VWkVXQIo

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Today we launch a £2.3m funding package to support more than 16,000 vulnerable households struggling with energy costs across England and Wales: https://t.co/hOzg7ldEXs

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

We are incredibly proud to be ranked the 8th top employer in the UK for creating an inclusive workplace culture - up from 42nd place last year 👇

[The Social Mobility Foundation @SocialMobilityF]

Congratulations to the Top 75 in Social Mobility Employer Index 2025! 🎉

All of the employers in Index are leaders in building workplaces where potential comes first

Explore this year’s Index and join the movement 🚀

#SMFIndex25 #SocialMobility

https://t.co/4nl2uiignB

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

Today we launched a £4.2 million Community Benefit Fund for communities in Suffolk and Essex, marking a new chapter in how major energy infrastructure projects can benefit the areas that host it.

We’re inviting residents, groups & local organisations to share their thoughts on how this fund could deliver local benefits: https://t.co/gIME7JvLWi

#TheGreatGridUpgrade

[National Grid UK @nationalgriduk]

NEWS: Our school engagement scheme has inspired 147,000 students: two-thirds now more likely to pursue a career in energy, helping secure future grid workforce.

This was launched in partnership with Connectr as part of our London Power Tunnels 2 project - one of the largest-scale construction projects in London for decades.

Thanks to our partners: Connectr, @HMJV_UK, @balfourbeatty, @Linxon_Company and Taihan.

https://t.co/R0daKNm0Ni

[Daniel Francis MP @danfrancis02]

Thank you to @nationalgriduk for the chance to visit the London Power Tunnels project in Crayford. A fascinating glimpse into a significant project taking place underneath our feet to future-proof the city's electricity infrastructure.

[The Engineer @TheEngineerUK]

The world’s first centralised, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure has been launched by @nationalgrid. #droneinspections https://t.co/hGPi1hqEDm