National Grid joins growth initiative

National Grid has signed up to the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, which is designed to support investment, skills, jobs, and supply chain growth across the North of England.

The company's projects in Northern England already include Eastern Green Link 1 and 2, two subsea cables to link the East Coast of Scotland and North-East England.

It also pointed to its work on the “Yorkshire Green” upgrade and reinforcement of the region’s high-voltage electricity network, and the proposed “North Humber to High Marnham” project to reinforce the electricity transmission network between the North of England and the Midlands.

Alex Kaufman, Director of Land, Planning & External Affairs at National Grid, said: “National Grid is investing in the North to grow Britain’s energy network and support the shift to cleaner, home-grown power from more affordable sources.

“By joining the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, we can work even more closely with regional partners to maximise the economic benefits of this investment, from high-quality skilled jobs to a stronger local supply chain.”