The National Grid has previously stressed the blackout risk for homes is 'very unlikely', but in the spirit of preventing an emergency shortage is also consulting on measures like paying homes and businesses to reduce electricity and gas consumption if asked.
Prime Minister Liz Truss has pledged there won't be energy rationing this winter but that is a bold promise to make.
But other European countries have already asked consumers to reduce consumption during peak hours and have been open about the possibility of energy rationing, beginning with big industry, should that be necessary.The National Grid has previously stressed that the blackout risk for homes is"very unlikely", but in the spirit of preventing an emergency shortage is also consulting on measures like paying homes and businesses to reduce electricity and gas consumption if asked.
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