Prepare for winter blackouts, warns National Grid
Geschrieben von Andreas am 16. Oktober 2003 23:25:52:
Als Antwort auf: NACHRICHTEN (16.10.2003) (o.T.) geschrieben von IT Oma am 15. Oktober 2003 23:26:11:
By Michael Harrison, Business Editor
15 October 2003Millions of homes in Britain could be hit by blackouts this winter if there is a prolonged cold snap, a report warned yesterday.
The prediction was made by the National Grid, which revealed that the "safety cushion" between peak electricity demand and generating capacity had fallen to dangerously low levels. It said that the danger of blackouts would be highest in the four weeks either side of Christmas.
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Widdowson:
Disorganisation Welcome to the 21st century. One is reminded of the Life of St Cuthbert, which tells how the saint visited a villa owner in Britain some time after the collapse of the Roman empire. The villa owner explained how his central heating system was no longer operational because he was unable to find the skilled labour necessary to keep it in a state of good repair.