Our history is built on a legacy of powering homes, businesses, and communities across the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. From our origins as regional electricity boards to becoming a key player in the UK's energy future, we have continuously evolved to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity.
The UK electricity industry was nationalised under the Electricity Act 1947, leading to the formation of regional electricity boards. The North Eastern Electricity Board was established to serve the North East, while the Yorkshire Electricity Board covered Yorkshire.
The UK government privatised the electricity industry, transforming regional electricity boards into private companies. Northern Electric and Yorkshire Electricity were created to serve their respective areas.
Northern Electric was acquired by CalEnergy, which formed CE Electric UK as a subsidiary to manage electricity distribution.
The two electricity companies were restructured:
Later, both were renamed under a single identity: Northern Powergrid.
Northern Powergrid operates as one of the UK’s six Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). The company manages around 60,000 miles of power lines and 66,000 substations, delivering electricity to over 8 million people. It is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, with a commitment to reliability, sustainability, and innovation.
Northern Powergrid is implementing a five-year plan based on customer and stakeholder input, focusing on:
Northern Powergrid continues to evolve to meet the demands of a greener, smarter energy future.
