National Grid plc operates as a major energy utility, focusing on the transmission and distribution of both electricity and natural gas. Its business is organized into distinct geographical and operational segments. Within the United Kingdom, it oversees the high-voltage electricity transmission network and related construction across England and Wales. It also handles electricity distribution for specific regions, including the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales. Furthermore, as the UK Electricity System Operator, the company plays a crucial role in balancing electricity supply and demand throughout Great Britain's transmission system and acts on behalf of other transmission operators. In the United States, its New England and New York divisions are responsible for the distribution of electricity and gas, alongside electricity transmission services, in their respective territories. Beyond these core functions, National Grid also provides cross-border electricity transmission via interconnectors, manages an LNG importation facility at the Isle of Grain, divests renewable energy projects, engages in the leasing and sale of commercial properties, and undertakes insurance activities within the UK. The company was founded in 1990 and maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
