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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

National Grid cancels plans to start emergency winter scheme

Woman eating porridge and holding hot water bottle to keep warm
Gas and electricity prices rose on Monday morning as a result of the cold snap. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy

The UK electricity network operator has cancelled plans to activate its emergency winter plan on Tuesday after steps were taken to allay concerns over power supplies.

National Grid indicated on Monday morning it could issue the requirement for consumers to start using its new demand flexibility service, which rewards businesses and households that shift their power usage away from times of peak demand.

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