National Grid is inviting communities in the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Bassetlaw in Nottinghamshire to comment on proposals for a new electricity power line project which will help deliver the UK’s energy security strategy and net zero targets.
The eight-week public consultation runs until 27 July, and will share proposals for a new high voltage electricity power line connecting North Humber to High Marnhan.
National Grid says the way electricity is generated in the UK is changing rapidly, transitioning to new sources of energy like new offshore windfarms, and it has to change its network to suit.
The company’s existing power lines between the North and the Midlands have insufficient capacity to accommodate the increased power flows from new sources of renewable electricity, so it’s proposing to build about 90 kilometres of new 400,000 volt overhead power line, between new substations at Creyke Beck and High Marnham, to increase the capacity of the network. The proposed corridor for the new line runs close to an existing overhead power line for much of the route.
Rachel Tullis, Project Director for National Grid said: “The government’s net zero target means an increase in new renewable electricity generation such as wind and solar power.
“We’re proposing new infrastructure which will connect this green energy from areas around the Humber and in the North Sea to the grid and allow clean electricity to power homes and businesses across the Midlands and to the whole country, boosting our home-grown energy security and progress towards net zero.
“As we continue to develop our plans, we want to work with local communities and organisations to ensure local employment, skills and opportunities for local businesses are delivered in the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.
“This consultation launch is the beginning of our engagement with communities and stakeholders along the proposed route corridor and we encourage people to share their views.”
Members of the public can take part in the consultations and speak with National Grid’s team by attending consultation events and online webinars, or by visiting nationalgrid.com/nh-hm
