Blackout Fears.

Nothing new really as this risk was identified 20 years ago when there was time to do something about it. However, as is always the case, politicians took too long to make the unpopular decisions that were required as there was a risk of losing votes.

The idea to keep Hinckley running is interesting, but it would need a new, non-trivial safety case to be developed and accepted by the ONR, and would obviously be contingent on ensuring further operation can be achieved safely. I wonder if the expectation is for EDF to cover these costs, when they have already decided that commercial operation of an expensive asset is no longer financially viable?

Correct sir.

The government turned green.

I would urge that members of this forum should take reasonable steps to protect themselves from power cuts.

Candles, oil lamps and fuel, portable gas lights, fuel and spare parts.

Torches, battery lanterns, battery table lamps and plenty of spare batteries.

Non grid reliant heating, a wood stove is best, an open fire almost as good, and portable paraffin or LPG heaters worth considering. Plenty of fuel.

Long underwear, blankets.

Consider a UPS unit or even a generator.

Your customers should be reminded of the importance of maintaining standby generators, UPS units and emergency lighting in good working order.