Head of The Energy Managers Association (EMA) Lord Redesdale says that he “wholly expects blackouts this winter”. Resedale commented as the UK capacity margin has hit just 1.5% – a low not seen since 2007, raising concerns over potential blackouts and brownouts. With increasing numbers of coal-fired plants being shut down in line with EU […]
Low gas prices thanks to mild start to October
While we’re all enjoying some Autumn sunshine, the mild weather has ensured that short-term gas and power prices are set at historic lows for the winter season. The demand for gas and heating will be low thanks to warmer temperatures seeing the UK gas imports in abundant supply, driving the gas and power prices down. […]
Npower tackles fuel poverty
After growing pressure from groups such as Fuel Poverty Action to tackle fuel poverty, Npower has launched the UK’s first fuel banks. Families in poverty who are forced to switch off their gas and electricity supply because they are unable afford rising energy bills will be offered free charity fuel vouchers under the new scheme. The […]
Potential winter blackouts as electricity supplies get tighter
Fears that blackouts could be a possibility this winter have spurred on National Grid to buy more power from generators and invest in demand-side response as electricity capacity margins are the lowest they’ve been since 2007 after several power station closures. National Grid director of market operation Cordi O’Hara explains: “It is clear that electricity […]