Gas Supplies are Low
Gas supplies are low, according to the National Grid. This is only the second time they have issued such a warning.
Demand has increased by 30%, compared to what would usually be expected at this time of year, due to the snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Power stations often use gas to generate energy, so even using electricity can help burn a hole in the country’s stock of gas.
Of course, the average householder can’t have much of an impact on national gas supplies – the National Grid’s warning is aimed at power stations in the hope they will reduce their gas consumption and increase coal usage, as well as to encourage suppliers to alleviate the problem by buying and pumping more gas into the UK.
Still, it is a timely reminder for households to conserve energy as much as possible to avoid facing an ugly energy bill.
Due to the freezing weather and thousands of snowbound people being stuck in their houses because they can’t make it to the office, we’re all facing heavier bills than normal.
So, whether you want to do your very small bit for the nation’s gas supplies or simply cut down your energy bills, this is a good time to do so.