SP Energy Networks deploys tech to predict faults on electricity network

A previous trial identified 30 ‘pre-faulting’ circuits, which saved an estimated £60,000 in equipment damage and reduced the amount of time customers were without electricity during repairs

National Grid doubles emergency planning exercise amid energy crisis

The National Grid has doubled its annual emergency gas shortage drill from two to four days

Downing Street plays down winter blackout concerns

The government has reassured that households and businesses will be able to get the electricity and gas supply they need this winter

“Why were gas-fired plants called on last in balancing supply and demand?”

Energy experts tell ELN what people can expect from Friday’s announcement of the new price cap

Energy industry responds to UK’s first ever red extreme heat warning

UK’s network infrastructure is designed for extreme temperatures, according to the Energy Networks Association

Companies’ emergency plans not sufficient to deal with Storm Arwen, finds Ofgem

The regulator has said some companies did not respond quickly enough to deal with the impact the storm had on customers

Network operators ordered to improve storm responses

The government has published a plan requiring companies to review their severe weather processes

Western Power Distribution to pay £14.9m after ‘failing vulnerable customers’

An Ofgem investigation concluded that the company failed to support some of its customers during power cuts

Storm Eunice-struck homes to receive an extra £50 payment

Homes impacted by Storm Eunice will be eligible to receive £50 after 24 hours without electricity

Companies receive half a million calls from customers affected by storm

Five DNOs had a significant spike in the volume of calls while Storm Arwen was hitting the UK, Ofgem said