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Steve Smith Appointed Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer at National Grid

Steve Smith Appointed Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer at National Grid
11/22/2024 | Companies
National Grid has announced the appointment of Steve Smith as its Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer. In this role, Steve will lead the company's strategy and regulatory efforts across both the US and UK as National Grid accelerates the energy transition. He will join the executive committee and...
American Electric Power, career development, Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer, competition, decarbonisation, energy sector, energy transition, executive committee, finance, fintech, government policy, innovation, investment plans, John Pettigrew, leadership, Lloyds Banking Group, markets, National Grid, National Grid Partners, Ofgem, PwC, regulation, regulatory reform, Steve Smith, strategy, UK, US, venture capital

National Grid Announces $75 Billion Investment for US and UK Energy Upgrades

National Grid Announces $75 Billion Investment for US and UK Energy Upgrades
07/08/2024 | Companies
National Grid has unveiled a plan to invest approximately $75 billion over the next five years across its service areas in the UK and the US. Nearly half of this investment will go towards enhancing the energy infrastructure in Massachusetts and New York. This commitment, which totals around $35...
$75 billion investment, Clean energy, Climate goals, Decarbonization, DOE National, Economic growth, Energy efficiency, Energy infrastructure, Energy transition, Gas main replacements, Grid modernization, Job creation, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan, National Grid, New York, Renewable energy, Smart meters, Transmission development, Transmission Needs Study, Upstate Upgrade

Alisha Collins Joins National Grid as Director of Community Impact & Engagement: Leading ‘Grid for Good’ Initiative

Alisha Collins Joins National Grid as Director of Community Impact & Engagement: Leading ‘Grid for Good’ Initiative
11/28/2023 | Companies
National Grid is delighted to share that Alisha Collins has come on board as the inaugural Director of Community Impact & Engagement in New England. Collins will spearhead and broaden National Grid’s recently revamped ‘Grid for Good’ initiative, a company-wide corporate responsibility and...
Alisha Collins, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Community Impact & Engagement, Corporate Giving, Corporate Responsibility, Economic Opportunity, Environmental Stewardship, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Grid for Good, Lasell University, Massachusetts, National Grid, Overburdened Communities, Reebok International, Social Impact, Social Justice, STEM Education, Stonehill College, Sustainability, The Greater Boston Food Bank, The Possible Zone, Underrepresented Communities, Volunteerism, West End House Boys & Girls Club, Workforce Development

Lisa Wieland to join National Grid as New England President and Group Executive Committee member

Lisa Wieland to join National Grid as New England President and Group Executive Committee member
08/08/2023 | Companies
Lisa Wieland, the former CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), will join National Grid as the head of its New England operations and a member of the Group Executive Committee. This appointment strengthens National Grid’s leadership team and demonstrates its commitment to leading the...
Climate goals, Critical infrastructure, Diversity and inclusion, Energy transition, Leadership change, Lisa Wieland, Massport, Massport Model, National Grid, Net Zero plan, New England, Port of Boston

Promoting Clean Energy Workforce: Offshore Wind Invests in STEM and Environmental Education in New York State

Promoting Clean Energy Workforce: Offshore Wind Invests in STEM and Environmental Education in New York State
06/26/2023 | Companies
Community Offshore Wind, a collaboration between RWE Renewables and National Grid, is making a significant investment in STEM and environmental education programs to prepare the future offshore wind workforce in New York State. About $100,000 is being allocated to this initiative. By partnering...
boat excursions, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, clean energy, climate change, community partnership, Cradle of Aviation Museum, engineering, Engineers Week, environmental education, Good Shepherd Services, hands-on learning, internships, Joseph Miccio Community Center, Kidwind Competition, Long Beach Martin Luther King Center, marine education, math, museums, National Grid, New York State, offshore wind, Operation Splash, Red Hook Initiative, renewables, RWE Renewables, science, STEM, STEM education, technology, Uniondale High School, workforce development

Hydrogen will play key role in energy mix: National Grid

Hydrogen will play key role in energy mix: National Grid
08/21/2022 | Environment
Long touted as the solution to curb climate change, Hydrogen’s time has finally arrived following bi-partisan legislation which paves the way for hydrogen becoming cost-competitive by 2030. With tax credits forming part of the new law, when seen in combination with funding from the 2021 Bipartisan...
affordable, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, clean energy, clean energy future, electricity, energy delivery, fossil free, funding, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen, Massachusetts, National Grid, natural gas, New York, reliable, resilient energy solutions, tax credits, technology, vision

Reducing Financial Strains On Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Reducing Financial Strains On Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic
03/28/2020 | World
National Grid stops collection temporarily and presents its plans and preparedness with customers, stakeholders, authorities and workforce alike to tackle the crisis situation. Dailycsr.com – 28 March 2020 – National Grid puts a temporarily hold on activities that related to collection for example...
Collections, COVID-19 pandemic, Customers, Employee Engagement, National Grid, pandemic preparedness plan, Preparedness

‘Northeast 80x50 Pathway’: A Blueprint Of 80% Emission Reduction

‘Northeast 80x50 Pathway’: A Blueprint Of 80% Emission Reduction
06/18/2018 | Ethics & Compliance
The National Grid present its ambitious goal of reducing emission footprint by 80%, whereby listing the required steps for the organisation. Dailycsr.com – 18 June 2018 - National Grid has come out with its “Northeast 80x50 Pathway”. The largest utilities in the country owned by investor presents...
2030, 2050, Emissions Reduction, Energy, Energy System, Global Warming, Heat, Innovation, National Grid, Northeast 80x50 Pathway, Power Generation, Sustainability, Targets, Technology, Transportation

National Grid Has Been Honoured As A ‘2017 World’s Most Ethical Company’

National Grid Has Been Honoured As A ‘2017 World’s Most Ethical Company’
03/30/2017 | Companies
National Grid’s work culture breathes inclusion as an essential element. Dailycsr.com – 29 March 2017 – Ethisphere Institute recognised National Grid as a “2017 World’s Most Ethical Company®”. The latter is defines and advances the “standards of ethical business practices” as a world leader. It is...
Ethisphere Institute, Most Ethical Company, National Grid, Recognition

National Grid Supports The ‘Clean Power Plan’ Of EPA

National Grid Supports The ‘Clean Power Plan’ Of EPA
09/29/2016 | Politics
The team of six power companies has got another name to add in their list: National Grid. Dailycsr.com – 28 September 2016 – On Tuesday, the 27th of September 2016, the National Grid collaborated with “eight other power companies” in the “D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals” for supporting the “Clean...
Appeal, Clean Air Act, Clean Power, EPA, National Grid, Rule

An Engineer Of National Grid Gas Trapped In A ‘Ruptured Gas Main’ Invited A ‘£1 Million’ Fine To The Company

An Engineer Of National Grid Gas Trapped In A ‘Ruptured Gas Main’ Invited A ‘£1 Million’ Fine To The Company
02/08/2016 | Ethics & Compliance
National Grid Gas is subject to a fine of “£1 million” due to a serious accident of gas leakage whereby one of its engineer could have lost his life. Dailycsr.com – 08 February 2016 – The total amount of safety fines ordered as a penalty to the “gas distribution firm” within seven weeks’ period...
Breach, Burst, Fine, Gas Pipeline, HSE, National Grid


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