On top of the ongoing cost of living crisis, many Brits may have to face three-hour blackouts during winter amid the deepening energy crisis. The National Grid first spoke about the possibility of introducing emergency anti-blackout measures several weeks ago, with people across the country being urged to conserve power where possible amid shortage fears.
Since then, an ESO blackout alert was issued. However, moments later the energy firm promptly cancelled it. The brief alert warned homes would lose power at 7pm due to 'tight capacity' on Tuesday last week.
Although the alert was removed in the end, many have still been left worried about the current gas and power situation and are wondering how to act if a blackout does indeed occur in the future, the Mirror reports. So below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the possible winter blackouts.
