National Grid stands down coal plants on standby in icy weather
by Jasper Jolly and Alex Lawson from on (#66R4B)
Great Britain's electricity system operator says it has no concerns over blackouts despite snow and ice
Great Britain's electricity system operator has stood down two coal-fired power stations that were put on on emergency standby to keep the lights on amid a spell of cold weather.
Earlier on Monday, National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) said the two winter contingency coal units" would be available if required on Monday as temperatures dip below zero and demand soars. It said the public should continue to use energy as normal.
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