The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

UK households to be paid to use washing machines at night in blackout warning

UK households could be paid for energy-saving measures such as using a washing machine during unsociable hours or charging an electric car outside peak times.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

UK could face 3-hour power cuts this winter, National Grid warns

National Grid warns of planned blackouts if UK is unable to import electricity from Europe and increase gas imports.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2022

Get paid to do your washing at night in move to stop blackouts

Those who use their washing machines or charge their cars as night can earn money back on their bills

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

National Grid warning over possible three-hour blackouts this winter

Households can help avoid blackouts by using energy at off-peak times

Nottingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

National Grid warns of winter blackouts if energy crisis escalates

HOUSEHOLDS across the UK could lose power for up to three hours at a time this winter if gas supplies run extremely low, the National Grid has…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

Blackouts possible over winter if energy imports run short, National Grid warns

The electricity network might have to turn off in parts of the country if power plants cannot find enough gas to keep running

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Brits will be paid to use washing machines at night as National Grid warns of blackouts

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has today warned how three-hour planned blackouts could be possible if there is a shortage of gas this winter

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Homes could face three-hour power cuts this winter, warns National Grid

Plan could come into effect under worst-case scenario of shortage of gas supplies at same time as cold snap

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

National Grid planning for three-hour blackouts from November

People will be paid to use less energy at peak times in a bid to protect the national supply

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Households face three-hour blackouts as businesses asked to help tackle electricity shortage

Gas shortages could lead to blackouts in parts of the UK to protect supplies for heating homes

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022