The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

Brits to get £100 for using washing machine at night as National Grid ups energy discount

The National Grid ESO has increased the discount for avoiding energy-guzzling appliances from 52p per kilowatt hour to £3, as part of its new "Demand Flexibility Service"

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

National Grid to give households bigger discounts for off-peak electricity use

Households will be paid a bigger incentive of £3 per kilowatt hour instead of 52p, if they avoid high energy use at peak times

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

National Grid to pay households more to use off-peak power

Homes with smart meters to be paid £3 per KW hour to boost use at night and take strain off power grid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

Will there be blackouts this winter? As UK faces three-hour power cuts every day

The National Grid has warned households that UK-wide blackouts could take place this winter as part of a 'worst case scenario' if Britain cannot import enough gas

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Winter blackout warning from National Grid and how to keep your home warm

The National Grid, Energyguide and Heatable have had their say regarding the potential blackout announcement, as well as issuing advice on how households can protect themselves

Glasgow Live · Oct 19, 2022

When three-hour blackouts could hit the UK over winter if gas supplies crash

Blackouts could happen in the worst case scenario this winter according to the National Grid during periods of "really, really cold" weather between January and February adding despite a warning it is unlikely this will happen.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 19, 2022

BBC drafts secret scripts in case of power blackouts across Britain this winter

SECRET scripts have been written by the BBC that would be read on air if energy shortages cause blackouts this winter.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2022

Secret scripts ‘prepared by BBC to reassure public in case of winter blackouts’

It comes as National Grid issued a rare warning for the winter ahead that energy is in short supply

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

BBC prepares secret scripts for possible use in winter blackouts

Exclusive: Scripts set out how corporation will reassure public in event of major power loss

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

Household bills could be slashed by £400 'if clock change is scrapped'

An energy expert has calculated that ending Daylight Saving Time would ease the 'energy war'.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022