Oct 6, 2022
Homes face winter power cuts in worst-case scenario, says National Grid
British households could lose power for up to three hours at a time this winter if gas supplies run extremely low, National Grid has warned. As a "Base case" National Grid expects homes will face no problems. In a report, National Grid laid out three possible scenarios for what might happen this winter. "In the unlikely event we were in this situation, it would mean that some customers could be without power for pre-defined periods during a day - generally this is assumed to be for three-hour blocks," said National Grid. Commenting on National Grid's forecasts, Ofgem said: "We have one of the most reliable energy systems in the world and we are in a favourable position."However, it is incumbent on a responsible and prudent energy sector to ensure the right contingency measures are in place, which is why we are working with the government, National Grid and key partners to protect consumers, so that Great Britain is fully prepared for any challenges this winter.
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