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The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate, creating more opportunities than ever before. Here, we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

Our consultation responses

Here you will find our most recent consultation responses to help you understand our position on a variety of issues.

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National Grid ESO - Carbon Intensity app launch - man reading from mobile phone ESO : Sustainability

Introducing our Carbon Intensity app

Our Energy Intelligence Manager James Kelloway introduces our Carbon Intensity app, a free tool to empower you to make more conscious decisions about when to use electricity.

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National Grid ESO - Industry information - charges and payments - two colleagues in meeting ESO : Energy security

How we work with the electricity market to balance supply and demand

We make sure the supply of electricity from the market always matches demand. It’s what we call ‘balancing’ the system. Find out our Control Room communicates with the electricity market to do this.

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National Grid ESO - Summer outlook report 2020 - man cycling through mountains ESO : Insight

Summer Outlook 2020

Our Head of National Control, Roisin Quinn, explains the key messages of the Summer Outlook 2020 report and its importance for industry preparations for the months ahead.

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National Grid ESO - Battersea power station ESO : Energy security

Is it easier to deal with too much or too little demand?

Peaks, troughs and fluctuations in demand are something we’re used to dealing with and one of the many situations we plan for to keep the system operating smoothly, but which scenario is easier to deal with?

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National Grid ESO - is our electricity greener during coronavirus lockdown - mother in garden with child ESO : Energy security

Is our electricity greener in lockdown?

Most people would assume that if there is less demand for electricity, more of the country can be powered by renewable electricity, and whilst this can be the case, it isn’t always.

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National Grid ESO - how does the ESO manage low demand - man working from home ESO : Energy security

How does the ESO manage periods of low demand?

We make sure demand equals supply 24/7 and if things ever fall out of balance, we will see power cuts. Find out what we do if too much electricity is coming into our system.

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