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News : Future energy
’Cheaper and greener’ – the project that’s changing how we keep the grid stable
It’s our job to operate the electricity system in Great Britain and deliver safe, secure and reliable power whenever and wherever it’s needed.We’re also looking to the future and aim to be able to…
News : Systems operation
A day in the life of an Energy Trader
Our colleagues are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system, whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future…
News : Systems operation
Managing reduced demand for electricity - what is our new ODFM service, and why do we need it?
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been sharing some insight into the tools and processes – including one or two new ones – that our control room has in place to keep supply and demand for…
News : About NESO
Celebrating Women in Engineering
This year’s theme is #MakeSafetySeen. INWED is an event for female engineers and allies who wish to strive and ensure their organisation is doing everything possible to be fair and open to all.With…
News : Energy 101
Full range of dynamic frequency response services now active
Our new frequency response service Dynamic Moderation has held its first auction, completing the full suite of the new frequency response services, alongside Dynamic Containment and Dynamic…
News : About NESO
Welcoming Janice Crawford to the ESO Board as Non-Executive Director.
Janice is a Chartered Engineer and has had a career stretching from an apprentice in a Glasgow shipyard (where she was the first female apprentice in a British shipyard) to executive and board posts…
News : Future energy
Power Available: unlocking renewables’ potential to help balance the electricity system
It’s an exciting time for zero carbon electricity in Great Britain. April brought record levels of solar generation, and we’re on an unprecedented coal-free run.  The ESO is committed to…
News : About NESO
Julian Leslie - new ESO Chief Engineer
We’re proud to share that our Head of Networks, Julian Leslie, is the ESO’s new Chief Engineer. Here he explains his passion for engineering and what he hopes to achieve in his new role. Can you…
News : Connections
Connecting to the transmission system: why we’re working with the industry to drive reforms
Susana Neves e Brooks, customer connections senior manager at National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), gives a rundown of the ESO’s programme to reform the connections process for the…
News : Balancing services
ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service Launches
Ofgem, the regulator for the energy industry, has today approved the ESO’s proposal to create a demand flexibility service for this winter The Demand Flexibility Service will allow businesses…