National Grid ESP has announced potential rolling blackouts if energy supplies fall
UK residents hit by the ongoing energy and cost of living crises may face three-hour winter blackouts over the festive season.gas supplies
fall 'extremely low', uncertainty around what to expect remains a fear. In a report published in October, operators said the UK losing power was 'unlikely', but on Tuesday, an ESO blackout alert caused widespread panic before the energy firm promptly cancelled it,In the alert, ESO said homes would lose power at 7pm due to 'tight capacity', but the firm took to Twitter, saying it had withdrawn the 'Capacity Market Notice'.
ESO said residents would receive 24 hours' notice before a blackout occurs, but the extent of the power cuts would depend on the demands of operating firms. However, as they are likely to be 'rolling' blackouts, the effects would be divided up, with certain areas cut off at certain times. John Pettigrew, the CEO of ESO, said power cuts would likely be in the evening, as this is when demands surge. The firm said 4pm to 7pm would be probable – when 'it's really cold in January and February', with vulnerable customers, including care residents, under the responsibility of network operators, the details of which are yet to be confirmed.
ESO has also launched a 'Demand Flexibility Service', offering cash to residents with smart meters if they switch to off-peak energy. Residents who have registered with the service are to receive messages asking them to reduce their outputs or change usage times on specific periods of the day, meaning households may have to switch energy-guzzling appliances off when requested.
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