‘Zombie’ projects to step aside to allow quicker link-ups to National Grid National Grid ESO hopes to cut a 15-year backlog by allowing ready-to-connect projects to leapfrog those that are not. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Big energy switch off: Households reveal savings as low as 13p Families cut back their energy use and looked forward to saving cash - but some were left disappointed with how little they got Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023
Six things you should avoid doing between 4.30pm and 6pm to be paid by your energy supplier Tonight's event will happen for 90 minutes between 4:30pm and 6pm and those taking part are encouraged by the National Grid to reduce the use of "power hungry" appliances during the window Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023
National Grid to pay homes to sit in dark today after electricity supply warning A new scheme would see households benefit from cutting back their electric usage at key times Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023
National Grid will pay energy customers to cut use of electricity today - here's how National Grid ESO says electricity supply margins may be tighter than normal on Monday but 'people should not be worried' Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023
National Grid will pay Brits to switch off energy tonight in bid to prevent blackouts Energy suppliers will effectively pay households who have signed up around £3 for every unit they save The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Britain is a net electricity exporter for first time in 44 years Volatile prices in international energy markets sparked unrest throughout 2022, with governments seeking to reduce the impact of unprecedented price increases on their respective economies. As energy experts focused on how data can be used in the transition to a low-carbon economy, we have closely followed how this volatility has… The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023
National Grid stands down coal plants on standby in icy weather Great Britain’s electricity system operator says it has no concerns over blackouts despite snow and ice The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Aug 21, 2022
London narrowly avoided blackout as electricity prices surged last week The UK was forced to pay 5,000% higher than the typical price for electricity to prevent a power blackout in south-east London. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
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 · Jul 20, 2022
You could soon get paid to use your oven and washing machine at different time of day Households across the UK may soon be offered money to not use their appliances at peak hours Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
You could be paid for using less electricity at peak times in new scheme Homes would see their bills reduced if they don't use appliances like ovens and washing machines when the Grid is busy Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022 You could soon get paid to use your oven and washing machine at different time of day Under the proposals, families would be paid for changing the time they use energy-hungry appliances such as the oven and washing machine - so shifting when they cook or clean