The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts

The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail

Birmingham Post · Aug 30, 2022

Coal power plant closure ‘postponed to ward off winter blackouts’

The National Grid has already made deals with Drax and EDF to keep open two units each from October to the end of March

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts

Under deal, German owner of Nottinghamshire station would be paid a fee to pause decommissioning

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

National Grid extends annual gas shortage drill amid winter supply fears

Drill, which involves deciding which customers would have to cut gas use in a crisis, will run for four days instead of two

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Energy use is a ‘decision for individuals’ insist No 10 and Truss allies

Senior Tories rule out asking households to reduce energy use despite planning for winter blackouts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Families to get energy bill discounts if they avoid using energy at peak times

New plans are set to be announced by the National Grid in the next two weeks. The plans are designed to help families save money at a time when energy bills have soared.

Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022

Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

People could be paid to use their dishwashers or tumble dryers overnight

Plans to conserve energy are being looked at

Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022

Brits could get paid to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter

Brits could be receiving payments to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter, according to reports, as officials at the National Grid attempt to tackle expected energy shortages

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

People could be paid to not use high-energy appliances during peak hours

The National Grid Electricity System Operator is set to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid

Chronicle Live · Aug 21, 2022