Rolling Power Cuts - Energy Networks Association

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Information on services that could be impacted by rolling power cuts . A summary of the risk is below and further information is available within the briefing note itself.

Summary

·       The most likely scenario for winter 22/23 is there will be no significant impacts with both gas and electricity margins being adequate

·       The Reasonable Worst Case Scenario (RWCS) if pre-emergency measures are exhausted, it could lead to power cuts

·       The RWCS has been developed for contingency planning purposes only and is not a prediction

·       Power cuts will most likely affect 35% of consumers for 2x 3-hour blocks, between 15:00 – 21:00

·       Each 3hr block will affect a different group of consumers

·       Power cuts will be no notice for the first 48-72hrs, with 24hrs notice thereafter

·       Protected Sites will be exempt from power cuts.

Please ensure that you consider this information carefully and support any service users to be prepared and take any necessary action.

 Read more on on the Health and Social Care Professionals Briefing Note.