US heatwave forces emergency grid measures
July 2, 2026
A historic heatwave across the eastern US pushed the PJM Interconnection to forecast record peak demand of up to 166.3 GW,
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National Grid charges forward with £1.2 billion overhead line programme
July 1, 2026
National Grid has launched the next phase of its Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP), awarding contracts worth £1.2 billion to five delivery partners
UK grid operator spent £10 million to avert a summer power crunch
June 29, 2026
The UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) reportedly paid about £10 million to secure additional electricity during a heatwave, more than
SSEN says £29 billion grid programme could boost Scotland’s economy by 3%
June 26, 2026
SSEN Transmission says its planned £29bn programme of grid upgrades across the north of Scotland could support up to 24,000 jobs
National Grid launches consultation on Western Link 2 to connect Scotland and Wales
June 25, 2026
National Grid and SP Energy Networks have unveiled plans for Western Link 2, a high‑voltage direct‑current (HVDC) connection capable of transmitting
Heatwave strains Europe’s power systems and tests UK’s resilience
June 25, 2026
Europe’s current heatwave is forcing power systems to cut output and raise prices; French nuclear generation has been throttled by 4.1 GW
UK’s lagging electrification bumping up energy bills – Climate Change Committee
June 25, 2026
Britain’s independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) says progress in electrifying homes, transport and industry has slowed, leaving households exposed to volatile
Corporate giants issue call for electrification ahead of London Climate Week
June 23, 2026
A group of 112 companies with combined revenues of about $1.5 trillion have issued a joint statement urging governments to make
Holland’s Hanab buys Green Frog Connect to accelerate UK grid connections
June 22, 2026
Dutch engineering firm Hanab Energy Solutions has acquired Green Frog Connect, one of the UK’s largest independent grid‑connections providers. Hanab specialises in high‑voltage
Ofgem launches consultation to help better fund local grid upgrades
June 22, 2026
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on proposed changes to load‑related expenditure (LRE) volume drivers in the RIIO‑ED2
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