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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

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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.

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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

Manchester Evening News

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

Daily Record

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

Manchester Evening News

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Bristol Post

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

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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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Daily Mirror

Family live by candlelight and switch off computers during energy-saving trial

Ryoko Scott, 53, signed up for the National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service to help reduce the need to turn to coal power

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's rural communities face energy bills double the UK average

SCOTLAND’S remote and rural communities are facing annual energy bills of more than double the UK average, with the cost of living crisis having a…

The National (Scotland)

What are transmission fees and why is Scotland charged so much?

IT is one of the biggest controversies of the energy crisis that electrictiy generators in Scotland pay significantly more in transmission…

Chronicle Live

Millions more families can opt to switch off and save tonight

Apps mean anyone with a smart meter can take part in the National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service from 5-6pm

Daily Mirror

People told to turn off TVs, lights, washing machines and heating at 5pm TONIGHT

Small changes like bathing or showering later in the evening, prepping family meals in the afternoon and playing board games rather than watching TV during the DFS hours can make a significant difference to your bills tonight

Wales Online

People told to turn off TVs, lights and heating at 5pm tonight

You should also avoid using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and anything else that drains energy

Nottingham Post

'Fire risk' at Nottinghamshire pub after 3 electricity bypasses found

The owner said it had 'messed up everything'

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