Mission statement
Our editorial mission is to present independent, source-led insight on the electricity system that powers homes, businesses, public services, and transport across Great Britain. By combining data-driven analysis with on-the-ground reporting, Brit Grid Insights equips readers with the context required to interpret operational updates and longer-term planning signals.
We focus on providing transparency around grid decisions, translating technical documentation into accessible narratives while preserving accuracy and nuance.
Editorial standards
- Each article references verified data sources, including National Grid ESO releases, network operators, and publicly accessible regulatory filings.
- Analyses undergo editorial review to ensure balanced language and avoidance of speculation that is not supported by evidence.
- We maintain clear separation between news, analysis, and commentary pieces, labelling them accordingly.
- Corrections are logged and dated within articles if any factual amendments are required post-publication.
- We safeguard confidential sources in line with the UK Editors’ Code of Practice while prioritising transparency of methodology.
Coverage scope
Brit Grid Insights covers electricity system topics from three complementary perspectives:
- Operational vantage: Live balancing actions, constraint management, and system notices captured in near real-time metrics.
- Infrastructure overview: Transmission build-out, reinforcement programmes, interconnector developments, and strategic network reviews.
- Stability and flexibility: Initiatives sustaining frequency, voltage, inertia, and demand response capabilities across the UK.
Editorial team
Our newsroom comprises energy correspondents, grid engineers, and data specialists with extensive experience examining Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure. The team is based in London with regular field reporting across England, Scotland, and Wales.
For subject-specific queries, readers may reach the desk via info@britgridinsights.com.