Northern Powergrid

Northern Powergrid operates the electricity distribution network for the North East of England, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. It carries power from the national transmission system to homes and businesses, serving more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses. Teams work around the clock to maintain the infrastructure and restore supplies when outages occur.

Alongside day-to-day network operations, the company runs a modernisation programme built around smart grid technology, network automation and renewable energy integration. It also develops connection solutions for customers and strengthens network capability as demand and energy needs change. The work is directed towards supporting the region's move to net zero and the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.

The company's activities sit within the electricity distribution, utilities, energy and infrastructure sectors, and its technical focus spans smart grid technology, network automation, renewable energy integration, electricity distribution infrastructure and low-carbon energy transition. Further information is available at northernpowergrid.com.