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Energy use is a ‘decision for individuals’ insist No 10 and Truss allies

Senior Tories rule out asking households to reduce energy use despite planning for winter blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Families to get energy bill discounts if they avoid using energy at peak times

New plans are set to be announced by the National Grid in the next two weeks. The plans are designed to help families save money at a time when energy bills have soared.

Wales Online

Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills

Edinburgh Live

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People could be paid to use their dishwashers or tumble dryers overnight

Plans to conserve energy are being looked at

Wales Online

Brits could get paid to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter

Brits could be receiving payments to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter, according to reports, as officials at the National Grid attempt to tackle expected energy shortages

Daily Mirror

People could be paid to not use high-energy appliances during peak hours

The National Grid Electricity System Operator is set to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid

Chronicle Live

Brits will be paid to run tumble dryers at quieter times to save UK from blackouts

National Grid ESO is working on plans to be rolled out in October or November, where people will be 'incentivised' for stopping their energy-gobbling appliances at peak times

Daily Mirror

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Energy CEO slams 'bonkers' rule preventing 'cheaper electricity' for millions

Greg Jackson believes that the United Kingdom has an old and outdated way of running its energy market

Chronicle Live

As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

The Guardian - UK

UK power sector to ‘wargame’ energy rationing amid threat of days-long blackouts

Exclusive: Industry insiders are preparing for energy rationing measures, and the government has discussed the risk of mass non-payment of bills

The Independent UK

Scottish Government 'monitoring' risk of winter blackouts and energy supply issues

THE Scottish Government is "monitoring" the risk of power blackouts and energy supply issues, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

UK faces periods of ‘tight’ electricity supply this winter amid Russia war in Ukraine

Prices soaring due to uncertainty over supply

The Independent UK

Power supplies could be 'tight' at times this winter, electricity body says

But The Electricity System Operator (ESO) believes it should be able to keep the lights on

Wales Online

National Grid asks UK coal power plants to be on standby this winter

Users may also be paid to use less electricity, as country prepares for gas shortfalls across Europe

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Can a government campaign persuade Britain to use less energy?

The reaction to recent efforts to keep people safe in the heatwave shows a delicate balance is needed

The Independent UK

Government to ask Britons to ‘turn off lights and turn down thermostats’ over winter energy shortage fears

The government could deliver appeals for people to cut back on energy usage via radio, television, posters and leaflets

The Guardian - UK

The heat is on for energy firms as high prices send profits soaring

Centrica investors may be hoping for a dividend, but by winter its customers will just be hoping they can afford a warm home

Daily Mirror

Brits could be told to turn down thermostats and switch off lights amid blackout fears

It is feared that Russia's reduction of supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline could cause misery for European consumers, with some countries already warning people to cut their energy consumption

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The National (Scotland)

Fix 'rip-off' charges holding back Scotland's energy sector, Tory hopefuls told

THE two remaining candidates to become the next prime minister have been urged to fix the “rip-off” charges being foisted on…

Birmingham Post

Grid stability technology launches on the Humber as balance brought to aid renewables revolution

Uniper and Siemens Energy have delivered for National Grid ESO

Birmingham Post

Welsh Government spends millions reconnecting power to Baglan Energy Park

Baglan Operations, the energy park's sole electricity supplier, went into compulsory liquidation in March last year

Wales Online

Businesses at Baglan Energy Park saved from having electricity cut off

The new electricity connections, which are directly powered through the National Grid, are now complete with most customers now connected to the new network potentially saving up to 1,200 local jobs

The Guardian - UK

UK energy users could be offered cheap rates when demand is low

Government consults on ‘biggest electricity market shake-up in decades’ amid soaring bills

The Guardian - UK

How to keep the lights on – UK gears up for worst-case energy scenarios

New supply chief Jonathan Mills starts drafting plans to safeguard winter supplies amid war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Price of offshore wind power falls to cheapest ever level in UK

Contract price is nearly 6% lower than previous auction in 2019, which could ease pressure on energy bills

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