The National Grid has warned there could be planned three hour power cuts this winter - but how likely is it that they'll actually happen and when?
On top of the ongoing cost of living crisis, many Brits may have to face three-hour blackouts during winter amid the deepening energy crisis. The National Grid first spoke about the possibility of introducing emergency anti-blackout measures several weeks ago, with people across the country being urged to conserve power where possible amid shortage fears.
Although the alert was removed in the end, many have still been left worried about the current gas and power situation and are wondering how to act if a blackout does indeed occur in the future, the Mirror reports. So below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the possible winter blackouts.How likely are the planned blackouts?
On Monday , there was talk that the National Grid's emergency blackout plans to help conserve power amid shortages and avoid winter blackouts could be launched as soon as today. A decision was to be agreed upon by 2.30pm on whether to roll out its Demand Flexibility Service early.It is understood that high prices caused by the current energy crisis and Putin's invasion of Ukraine are key factors behind the low gas and power supply we are facing.
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