MILLIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN COULD FACE EMERGENCY POWER CUTS AT SHORT NOTICE
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Money | The Guardian | MILLIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN COULD FACE EMERGENCY POWER CUTS AT SHORT NOTICE | 4 hrs ago |
| Environment | The Guardian | OCTOPUS ENERGY URGES MILLIONS OF HOUSEHOLDS TO USE LESS ELECTRICITY DURING SOLAR ECLIPSE | 17 mins ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
The National Grid operator Neso has been granted new powers to trigger rolling blackouts across Great Britain without waiting for government approval, a move that could see millions of households face emergency power cuts at short notice. The changes, which take effect this week, are intended to prevent widespread blackouts when energy supplies run low.
According to Money | The Guardian, the updated rules allow Neso to respond immediately with rotating blackouts as a last resort, a procedure previously tied to government powers. The change is expected to reduce the risk of large‑scale outages, but it also means that consumers in affected regions may experience sudden power interruptions. The move comes amid growing concerns about the reliability of the electricity supply network during periods of high demand or supply constraints.
The new authority is part of a broader effort to strengthen the resilience of the national electricity system and avoid the cascading failures that could leave millions without power. By giving Neso the ability to act swiftly, regulators hope to mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls that could otherwise lead to prolonged outages.
- Neso can now trigger rolling blackouts without needing government powers.
- The rule change goes into effect this week, potentially affecting millions of households.
- The aim is to prevent widespread blackouts during periods of low energy supply.
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