UK commits to building new gas power stations

The Energy Secretary has unveiled plans to support the construction of new gas power stations, ensuring reliable energy amid the transition to net zero

Texas officials warn of potential rolling blackouts

Texas authorities, facing potential strain on the power grid, contemplate using rolling blackouts this winter

‘Brits stopped enough peak energy use to power 10m homes’

That’s following the anti-energy blackout scheme ran by National Grid ESO last winter

Octopus Energy calls for no coal as back-up

It says that paying customers for reducing their energy use is a cleaner, better alternative

Will the cold snap bring energy blackouts?

Find out from an energy expert how the UK’s energy security fares against the harsh weather

Energy blackouts will see more elderly accidents

Accidents in the home cost the NHS £374m a year, a report claims

Nearly 60% of Britons are “concerned” about potential blackouts this winter

Almost half feel “prepared” to cope with blackouts in their area, according to a new survey

EU to deliver additional energy equipment to Ukraine

More than 40% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including transmission lines, power stations and pipelines, is said to have been damaged or destroyed by Russian attacks

Energy-saving campaign turns up the heat on government

Cabinet Minister Nadhim Zahawi said a proposed public information campaign was blocked by Number 10 because of its cost

Liz Truss calls for unity amid ‘energy war’

Britain’s neighbours should work together to guard against winter blackouts, the Prime Minister has said