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The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘What will be affected by power cuts? Hotels? Restaurants? Theatres? Museums? Public transport?’ asks a reader

The Independent UK

Britons save £3m by using power-hungry appliances at quieter times

National Grid push to use devices such as washing machines and dryers at low-demand periods ‘paying dividends’

The Guardian - UK

How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times

The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

The Independent UK

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‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts

As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

The Independent UK

How UK blackouts could hit tourists

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘What will be affected by power cuts? Hotels? Restaurants? Theatres? Museums? Public transport?’ asks a reader

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine

‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

The Independent UK

The lights are on so far, but letting gas supplies dwindle was a risky bet

Successive governments’ energy plans hinged on a delusion the market would always provide gas at reasonable prices

The Guardian - UK

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British Gas and E.ON customers can save money on bills by switching off appliances this evening

Another test for the Demand Flexibility Scheme will take place tonight

Manchester Evening News

Exact time tonight Brits are being asked to cut electricity use in bid to halt blackouts

UK next-day electricity prices surged yesterday to help attract power imports through interconnectors from Europe. Record prices are expected during the peak demand hours of 5pm to 7pm today

Daily Mirror

How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times

The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

The Independent UK

‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts

As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

The Independent UK

How UK blackouts could hit tourists

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘What will be affected by power cuts? Hotels? Restaurants? Theatres? Museums? Public transport?’ asks a reader

The Independent UK

National Grid triggers emergency plan amid blackout fears as temperatures plummet across the UK

The agency tweeted an update this morning after triggering its emergency plans as temperatures across the country struggled to get above zero with many waking up to snow and bitter conditions.

Glasgow Live

National Grid asks two coal plants to fire up amid big freeze

National Grid said the move to use two standby plants should ‘give the public confidence in Monday’s energy supply’

Evening Standard

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Liverpool Echo

National Grid triggers emergency back-up plan amid black out fears due to snow

The network is facing a surge in demand causing worries that energy suppliers could run out.

Wales Online

People asked to turn appliances off between 5pm and 7pm tonight in system test

Two more coal-fired power stations are being brought online to prepare for a surge in demand

Daily Record

National Grid emergency back-up plan triggered amid fears of snow affecting energy

Energy requirements are expected to be high today in the UK, with many unable to travel to their place of work.

Manchester Evening News

National Grid triggers emergency energy back-up plan as UK hit by snow and -15C

National Grid has issued a statement

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The Independent UK

National Grid puts coal power plants on standby as energy demand surges in cold weather

Two coal generators were put on standby to ‘give public confidence’ but have now been stood down

The Guardian - UK

National Grid stands down coal plants on standby in icy weather

Great Britain’s electricity system operator says it has no concerns over blackouts despite snow and ice

Wales Online

Emergency back-up power plan triggered by National Grid amid concerns over supply

Some energy customers will be asked to reduce usage at peak times today

Daily Mirror

National Grid triggers emergency back-up plan amid fears of energy running out in snow

As temperatures drop below zero and swathes of the country is covered in snow sparking multiple yellow weather warnings, the network is facing a surge in demand

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine

‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

The Guardian - UK

UK power prices hit record high amid cold snap and lack of wind power

Severely cold weather has come with low wind speeds, creating perfect storm to drive wholesale costs up

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine

‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

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