British utility National Grid plc (<a href="https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/GRID/gresham-house-energy-storage-fund-plc/company-page" target="_blank">LON:NG</a>) said today it is launching consultations with local communities on two early-stage green electricity infrastructure projects that will allow the secure and reliable transportation of the increasing amount of energy generated in Scotland, particularly from offshore wind.