ACT's big power consumers placed on alert over forecast 'lack of reserve' in network

For the first time in more than two years, major power users in the ACT have been warned about a possible lack of supply. Picture: Jamila Toderas

For the first time in more than two years, major power consumers across the ACT and region have been alerted by EvoEnergy of pressures on the national grid, with a Lack Of Reserve level 3 (LOR3) forecast for Wednesday evening.

An LOR3 is the highest level of alert, indicating there are no reserve power supplies available.