The Electricity System Operator says low levels of wind, generational outages and the balance of imports and exports are to blame for the impending power shortage

National Grid has issued a warning it may not have enough gas to meet UK demand today as the cold snap continues. It is in response to a series of “significant supply losses resulting in a forecast end of day supply deficit”. Big businesses and industry that use a lot of gas could be asked […]

Small supplier Economy Energy was rapped over the knuckles by the energy watchdog yesterday after complaints it was blocking customers from switching suppliers. The company supplies gas and electricity to around 50,000 customers, mostly on prepayment or “pay as you go” meters. Ofgem said the decision to hand out an official warning – known as a […]