Energy boss reveals when UK is most likely to be plunged into darkness

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Energy boss reveals when UK is most likely to be plunged into darkness
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According to National Grid chief John Pettigrew, If gas imports are reduced, on really cold January and February days, blackouts could be imposed on households between 4pm and 7pm.

National Grid chief John Pettigrew made the grim warnings for January and February if gas imports run short The move could be imposed on households between 4pm and 7pm on ‘really, really cold’ January and February days, if gas imports are reduced, John Pettigrew said.

The grid warned that in the ‘unlikely’ scenario of there not being enough gas, some areas could face three-hour planned outages.failing to turn off its own lights after working hoursPlanned blackouts would have to be approved by Parliament and King Charles and would impact businesses and hospitals – among others – as well as households.

The Russian President has turned off supplies to other countries on the continent, raising fears about energy security, due to the widespread reliance on Russian gas imports.’ Energy Transition Summit yesterday, Mr Pettigrew said UK blackouts could happen in the late afternoon to early evening.

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