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The Latest Breaking News from National Grid

More than 400 Long Eaton homes without power after outage impacts thousands

A total of 410 properties in the Long Eaton area currently have no power supply after a high voltage incident which was reported at around 4pm on Thursday, May 18.

Nottingham Post

National Grid calls for ‘agile’ regulation in green power push as profits near £5 billion

Electricity newtork’s CEO tells The Standard that this winter’s measures to cut demand were a ‘glimpse of the future’

Evening Standard

National Grid calls for regulation changes as profits jump to £4.6bn

Company responds to criticism of delays of more than a decade to connect low-carbon projects

The Guardian - UK

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Fisher German wins National Grid contract

'We are excited to be continue our long-term relationship with National Grid and continue to deliver for this valued client'

Birmingham Post

Grid connection delays for low-carbon projects ‘unacceptable’, says Ofgem

Watchdog’s chief writes to energy bosses as Grid sets out plan to cut waits by up to a decade

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers urged to intervene if Australian bank takes 100% of gas business

Macquarie has option for all of National Grid gas transmission and metering despite tainted history of owning utilities

The Guardian - UK

'Frustrating and disappointing' - Councillor criticises maintenance work on popular Cardiff cycle route

The National Grid has apologised for any inconvenience caused by their work

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‘Lack of vision’: UK green energy projects in limbo as grid struggles to keep pace

Clean electricity plans stuck for years because of ‘negligence’ by governments over modernising network, say renewable energy developers

The Guardian - UK

Cero Generation and Enso Energy open UK's first transmission-connected solar farm

European specialist Cero Generation together with their UK development partner Enso Energy will open the solar farm alongside a 49.5MW battery energy storage system

Birmingham Post

Queueing traffic on A52 in Radcliffe on Trent as roadworks cause delays

Part of the busy Nottinghamshire road is down to one lane

Nottingham Post

John Pettigrew: National Grid chief on why the public must not block the charge to net zero

Events of the past year turned the heat up on the energy network, but the man in charge is unfazed, putting faith in civic duty and turning down the thermostat

The Guardian - UK

Thousands offered half price power on Sunday – How to apply

British Gas urges customers to sign up to new energy-saving pilot

The Independent UK

Half-price electricity on offer to British Gas customers in trial this weekend

150,000 households will be contacted to ask if they want to take part in an energy-saving trial on Sunday, April 30

Chronicle Live

Partner behind proposed Humber low carbon pipelines to exit carbon capture and storage

National Grid Ventures concentrating on integrating renewables and has pledged to ensure smooth transition

Birmingham Post

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Venture Capitalist Lisa Lambert of National Grid on ‘toughing it out,’ disrupting energy grid

Lisa Lambert has come a long way from her childhood in Toledo, Ohio, raised by a single mother in subsidized housing.

Manchester Evening News

Expected date historic gas tower is demolished set as residents get close-up look

Work has already started to bring the Miles Platting gasometer down

Daily Record

Crocketford's Fiona Smith shares her fascinating story in Galloway People

Fiona's career took her around the world before she settled in Balmaclellan with husband Alan

Manchester Evening News

British Gas and Octopus to boost payments for customers saving electricity tonight

The National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service launched in November and will soon be coming to an end

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The Guardian - UK

Ofgem looks to crack down on firms ‘manipulating’ electricity market

Energy regulator plans to tackle manoeuvre that has brought in millions of extra pounds for generators

Bristol Post

World first as new T-pylons go live with huge new power line

The new high voltage line will help to deliver low carbon electricity to millions of homes

Daily Mirror

Joe Lycett and Sam Smith lead Rainbow Honours nominees as iconic venue for awards revealed

Joe Lycett's protest against David Beckham's controversial deal with Qatar has been nominated for yet another prestigious award, with Sam Smith, Graham Norton, Andrew Garfield, Dame Kelly Holmes and more also recognised in the Rainbow Honours shortlist

The Guardian - UK

National Grid pays high price for gas-generated power during UK cold snap

Electricity system operator struggled to keep lights on during one of the coldest weeks

Daily Record

Family light candles and switch off all electrical devices during paid energy saving trial

Ryoko Scott and her family have been taking part in the National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service with their energy provider Octopus.

Daily Mirror

National Grid issues warning as UK braced for five days of snow and ice

The move to power the coal-fired stations comes as temperatures in the UK are predicted to fall as low as -15 degrees in some areas of Scotland, which beats the previous record of -10.4 degrees set in January

The Guardian - UK

National Grid puts backup coal plants into action for first time this winter

Two units at EDF’s West Burton A plant in Nottinghamshire began producing power on Tuesday

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