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Brits will be paid to run tumble dryers at quieter times to save UK from blackouts

National Grid ESO is working on plans to be rolled out in October or November, where people will be 'incentivised' for stopping their energy-gobbling appliances at peak times

Daily Mirror

Energy CEO slams 'bonkers' rule preventing 'cheaper electricity' for millions

Greg Jackson believes that the United Kingdom has an old and outdated way of running its energy market

Chronicle Live

As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

The Guardian - UK

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UK power sector to ‘wargame’ energy rationing amid threat of days-long blackouts

Exclusive: Industry insiders are preparing for energy rationing measures, and the government has discussed the risk of mass non-payment of bills

The Independent UK

Scottish Government 'monitoring' risk of winter blackouts and energy supply issues

THE Scottish Government is "monitoring" the risk of power blackouts and energy supply issues, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

UK faces periods of ‘tight’ electricity supply this winter amid Russia war in Ukraine

Prices soaring due to uncertainty over supply

The Independent UK

Power supplies could be 'tight' at times this winter, electricity body says

But The Electricity System Operator (ESO) believes it should be able to keep the lights on

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National Grid asks UK coal power plants to be on standby this winter

Users may also be paid to use less electricity, as country prepares for gas shortfalls across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Can a government campaign persuade Britain to use less energy?

The reaction to recent efforts to keep people safe in the heatwave shows a delicate balance is needed

The Guardian - UK

Government to ask Britons to ‘turn off lights and turn down thermostats’ over winter energy shortage fears

The government could deliver appeals for people to cut back on energy usage via radio, television, posters and leaflets

The Independent UK

The heat is on for energy firms as high prices send profits soaring

Centrica investors may be hoping for a dividend, but by winter its customers will just be hoping they can afford a warm home

The Guardian - UK

Brits could be told to turn down thermostats and switch off lights amid blackout fears

It is feared that Russia's reduction of supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline could cause misery for European consumers, with some countries already warning people to cut their energy consumption

Daily Mirror

Fix 'rip-off' charges holding back Scotland's energy sector, Tory hopefuls told

THE two remaining candidates to become the next prime minister have been urged to fix the “rip-off” charges being foisted on…

The National (Scotland)

Grid stability technology launches on the Humber as balance brought to aid renewables revolution

Uniper and Siemens Energy have delivered for National Grid ESO

Birmingham Post

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Welsh Government spends millions reconnecting power to Baglan Energy Park

Baglan Operations, the energy park's sole electricity supplier, went into compulsory liquidation in March last year

Wales Online

Businesses at Baglan Energy Park saved from having electricity cut off

The new electricity connections, which are directly powered through the National Grid, are now complete with most customers now connected to the new network potentially saving up to 1,200 local jobs

The Guardian - UK

UK energy users could be offered cheap rates when demand is low

Government consults on ‘biggest electricity market shake-up in decades’ amid soaring bills

The Guardian - UK

How to keep the lights on – UK gears up for worst-case energy scenarios

New supply chief Jonathan Mills starts drafting plans to safeguard winter supplies amid war in Ukraine

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The Guardian - UK

Price of offshore wind power falls to cheapest ever level in UK

Contract price is nearly 6% lower than previous auction in 2019, which could ease pressure on energy bills

Birmingham Post

Wales at the forefront of new generation of wind farms

The Crown Estate confirmed that ports in Port Talbot and Milford Haven will be key to getting offshore wind farms into the Celtic Sea

Evening Standard

Powering the national grid: Wimbledon is the greenest yet

This year’s Wimbledon tournament is the greenest ever, with a top player calling on fans to do their bit for the environment.

The Guardian - UK

Britain may stop supplying gas to mainland Europe if hit by shortages

National Grid could cut off pipelines to Netherlands and Belgium amid Russia-Ukraine war pressures

The Guardian - UK

Energy bills will not rise on back of £20bn electricity upgrade, says Ofgem

Plan for Great Britain’s regional networks includes improving supply resilience in extreme weather

The Guardian - UK

National Grid will pay households to shift electricity use to avoid blackouts

Scheme encourages customers with smart meters to use less energy at peak times and reduce carbon emissions

The Independent UK

Families to be paid to use less electricity under plan to avoid power blackouts

Households to receive money on smart meters for cutting down power usage under National Grid scheme

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