National Grid

Location

Rockcliffe, Carlisle CA6 4EZ

Phone

0800 096 3080

Email

harker@nationalgrid.com

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Patron Overview

National Grid is a critical energy infrastructure company that plays a central role in the UK’s electricity and gas systems. In Great Britain, National Grid owns and operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network that transports power from where it is generated to where it is needed, helping keep homes, businesses and public services connected.

As a Patron of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, National Grid supports economic resilience and energy-system transformation across the UK, including infrastructure development in the North West. Its work underpins local industries, attracts energy-dependent investment, and contributes to the broader transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future.

In Cumbria, National Grid is involved in major transmission network proposals and upgrades that will help deliver reliable, low-carbon energy for homes and businesses while supporting economic growth and grid capacity in the region.

Our Services Include

Electricity Transmission Network Operation: Ownership and management of the high-voltage grid that transports electricity across Great Britain from generators to distribution networks.
Grid Infrastructure Development: Planning, consultation and construction of major transmission projects to meet rising demand and integrate renewable energy.
The Great Grid Upgrade: Strategic programme to modernise and expand the electricity network, supporting clean energy sources and future growth.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Working with local communities on consultation for infrastructure projects.
Innovation & Technology Integration: Investment in technologies and partnerships designed to improve efficiency, resilience and capacity of the grid.
Support for Low-Carbon Transition: Enabling connections of renewable generation and facilitating the UK’s shift toward net-zero emissions.

Key Facts

Founded in 1990, National Grid was created following the privatisation of the UK’s electricity industry.
National Grid plc is a FTSE 100–listed company, reflecting its scale and significance within the UK economy.
The company operates regulated energy infrastructure businesses in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
National Grid’s electricity transmission assets are designed to operate for several decades, requiring long-term planning and investment.
In Great Britain, National Grid’s transmission activities are regulated by Ofgem, which oversees investment, performance and value for consumers.
National Grid is engaged in long-term electricity network planning in Cumbria and the North West, including proposals intended to strengthen capacity between Scotland and northern England.