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The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts

The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail

Birmingham Post

Coal power plant closure ‘postponed to ward off winter blackouts’

The National Grid has already made deals with Drax and EDF to keep open two units each from October to the end of March

The Independent UK

Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts

Under deal, German owner of Nottinghamshire station would be paid a fee to pause decommissioning

The Guardian - UK

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Major electric car rule change could leave drivers 'confused' following new restrictions

A new rule to ease pressure on the National Grid is thought to leave EV drivers confused, experts warn as more and more electric cars are being sold in the UK.

Glasgow Live

National Grid offering factories £5million to close for 3 winters in energy crisis

The National Grid is drawing up draft emergency plans which suggest paying industrial companies to reduce their gas usage for the next three years in the energy crisis

Daily Mirror

Wargaming for 'winter disaster' on energy supplies - but what is Exercise Degree?

National Grid doubles gas emergency planning exercise amid supply fears

Wales Online

EDF Energy boss warns 'over half' of UK households could fall into fuel poverty

EDF has warned of a "dramatic and catastrophic winter” as yearly energy bills are expected to rise to more than £3,500 and over half of households are thought to fall into fuel poverty as a result

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National Grid extends annual gas shortage drill amid winter supply fears

Drill, which involves deciding which customers would have to cut gas use in a crisis, will run for four days instead of two

The Guardian - UK

Energy use is a ‘decision for individuals’ insist No 10 and Truss allies

Senior Tories rule out asking households to reduce energy use despite planning for winter blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Families to get energy bill discounts if they avoid using energy at peak times

New plans are set to be announced by the National Grid in the next two weeks. The plans are designed to help families save money at a time when energy bills have soared.

Wales Online

Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills

Edinburgh Live

People could be paid to use their dishwashers or tumble dryers overnight

Plans to conserve energy are being looked at

Wales Online

Brits could get paid to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter

Brits could be receiving payments to turn off their washing machines during peak hours this winter, according to reports, as officials at the National Grid attempt to tackle expected energy shortages

Daily Mirror

People could be paid to not use high-energy appliances during peak hours

The National Grid Electricity System Operator is set to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid

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Daily Mirror

Brits will be paid to run tumble dryers at quieter times to save UK from blackouts

National Grid ESO is working on plans to be rolled out in October or November, where people will be 'incentivised' for stopping their energy-gobbling appliances at peak times

Chronicle Live

Energy CEO slams 'bonkers' rule preventing 'cheaper electricity' for millions

Greg Jackson believes that the United Kingdom has an old and outdated way of running its energy market

The Guardian - UK

As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

The Independent UK

UK power sector to ‘wargame’ energy rationing amid threat of days-long blackouts

Exclusive: Industry insiders are preparing for energy rationing measures, and the government has discussed the risk of mass non-payment of bills

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'monitoring' risk of winter blackouts and energy supply issues

THE Scottish Government is "monitoring" the risk of power blackouts and energy supply issues, The National can reveal.

The Independent UK

UK faces periods of ‘tight’ electricity supply this winter amid Russia war in Ukraine

Prices soaring due to uncertainty over supply

Wales Online

Power supplies could be 'tight' at times this winter, electricity body says

But The Electricity System Operator (ESO) believes it should be able to keep the lights on

The Guardian - UK

National Grid asks UK coal power plants to be on standby this winter

Users may also be paid to use less electricity, as country prepares for gas shortfalls across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Can a government campaign persuade Britain to use less energy?

The reaction to recent efforts to keep people safe in the heatwave shows a delicate balance is needed

The Independent UK

Government to ask Britons to ‘turn off lights and turn down thermostats’ over winter energy shortage fears

The government could deliver appeals for people to cut back on energy usage via radio, television, posters and leaflets

The Guardian - UK

The heat is on for energy firms as high prices send profits soaring

Centrica investors may be hoping for a dividend, but by winter its customers will just be hoping they can afford a warm home

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