The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

Thousands of Brits to receive £100 Amazon and John Lewis vouchers for using less energy

Energy management firm Equiwatt is offering financial rewards for those who are missing out on the National Grid’s energy savings scheme this winter - they’ll just need to use less energy

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

National Grid automated blackout warning briefly issued as supplies hit low point

It comes after Brits were warned that the UK could face three hour long blackouts this winter

Nottingham Post · Nov 23, 2022

Blackouts: Why does the National Grid issue and then cancel electricity warnings?

Capacity market notices sent automatically in advance whenever power surplus drops below desired level

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

National Grid sparks panic after warning of blackouts in alert before cancelling

National Grid ESO originally said there was would be a tight margin when consumption would naturally increase as people come home from work and school.

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

National Grid blackout warning as energy shortage concerns continue

The National Grid has issued a power shortage warning for tonight as it faces 'tightness' on its capacity - meaning that some homes in Scotland could be doused in darkness.

Glasgow Live · Nov 22, 2022

National Grid issues electricity blackout warning for tonight with contingency plans introduced

It comes as households were expected to increase power usage in the cold weather

Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022

Martin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine

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

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Plans for Morocco-Devon energy link via 'world's longest' undersea cable put to public

Renewable energy firm Xlinks is proposing to supply the UK’s electricity grid with solar and wind power from the North African country

Birmingham Post · Nov 22, 2022

Octopus Energy customers paid £4.27 an hour to reduce energy use

The system could be used to avoid blackouts this winter

Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022

Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Customers are asked to switch the time that they use electricity to off-peak hours during some days when supply is tight

Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022