We are proud to be part of Moving the Grid Forward - a media and information campaign that brings together the UK’s three Transmission Operators with a shared purpose of raising awareness of the work needed to upgrade the electricity grid across Scotland, England and Wales.
In partnership with ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN), National Grid, and co-ordinated by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), this campaign explains why these upgrades are so important in unlocking energy that's more affordable, stable and ours.
For many, the electricity grid is something in the background. It's expected to work, with little thought given to how or why.
The reality is that the grid we all rely on wasn’t built for the demands of modern life, let alone the rapid growth of renewable electricity we’re seeing - and will continue to see - in the years ahead. Electricity demand in Great Britain could more than double by 2050 as transport, heating and industry increasingly electrify.
Scotland, and the north of Scotland in particular, can be a renewables powerhouse supporting jobs, investment, and long-term benefits for local communities. But to unlock that potential, we need a grid that’s ready for it.
That’s exactly what Moving the Grid Forward is designed to explain. This campaign isn’t just about showing pylons, cables or substations - it’s about progress. It’s about connecting cleaner energy to homes and businesses across the nation, building energy security, supporting economic growth and securing a sustainable future for generations to come.
It builds on the hard work our teams have been doing, both on the ground and via our £29bn investment plan, to engage with communities and increase understanding of why this infrastructure matters.
These critical upgrades are about more than electricity. They’re about giving Britain greater control of its electricity and powering a cleaner, more secure future for us all.
Moving the grid forward, moves us all forward