2026 Utility Innovation Survey: Industry leaders turning more to AI as data-center boom reshapes grid planning

National Grid Partners survey of U.S. utility innovation leaders finds 78% use artificial intelligence to manage rising power demand, as industry works to keep pace with rapid change BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners, the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest energy companies, today unveiled its third annual Utility Innovation Survey.

PRNewsWire • Sep 18, 2026

Terragrit Secures Strategic Investment from National Grid Partners to Advance Operational Decision-Making Across Energy and Utilities

Strategic investment will support Terragrit's continued growth and bring a faster, more accessible approach to testing operational decisions across the energy sector NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Terragrit, the leading AI platform for simulating changes to physical operations, today announced a strategic investment from National Grid Partners, the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid (NYSE: NGG).

PRNewsWire • Sep 17, 2026

After Plunging 7.8% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for National Grid (NGG)

National Grid (NGG) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

NGG or ORA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors looking for stocks in the Alternative Energy - Other sector might want to consider either National Grid (NGG) or Ormat Technologies (ORA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 10, 2026

National Grid Is Executing A High Growth Strategy

National Grid plc is recommended as a long-term Buy, driven by a £70bn capital investment plan targeting 10% annual regulated asset growth through FY2031. UK Electricity Transmission is NGG's strongest growth engine, with £31bn allocated and significant exposure to rising data centre and AI-related demand. Funding and regulatory approval are key risks; recent £7bn rights issue highlights the need for shareholder capital ahead of earnings growth realization.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2026

3 Infrastructure Stocks Built Around the Backbone of the Economy

Investors have spent the last few years chasing the shiniest object in the market. In other words, artificial intelligence (AI).

MarketBeat • Aug 18, 2026

This Energy Company Ruined My Saturday Night

I was sitting at Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen on the canal in Bristol, UK, with a friend. Just before 7pm, she got a text from her boyfriend Steve: “the power is flickering here.

ETF Trends • Aug 2, 2026

National Grid Transco AGM: £70B Investment Plan Meets Climate, Data Center Scrutiny

National Grid Transco NYSE: NGG used its 2026 annual general meeting to outline a record investment year, an expanded five-year capital program and shareholder concerns ranging from climate policy to grid connections, data centers and infrastructure security.

MarketBeat • Jul 14, 2026

National Grid plc (NGG) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

National Grid plc (NGG) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2026

National Grid to Invest $1.75 Billion in Joulent in U.S. Energy Push

National Grid will get a 35% stake in Joulent, which is developing contracted power generation and high-voltage infrastructure for U.S. customers that require substantial amounts of power.

WSJ • Jul 1, 2026