The National Grid has suggested large consumers could be asked to decrease use between 16:00 and 20:00 on weekdays in the winter

Ofgem said the findings "illustrates the need for the timely implementation of the Department of Energy and Climate Change's capacity market"

The power was pulled from National Grid amid fears of a dividend cut as the wider London market also took a tumble yesterday. Vague rumours that the energy company could cut its dividend sent it to the bottom of the benchmark index.

ENRC braced for fraud office probe

The Independent on Sunday: National Grid risks strike to cut pension deficit

National Grid promised investors today that its dividend would rise at least in line with inflation every year — just months after it complained that the industry’s new regulatory regime was riddled with “numerous errors” meaning it could not adequately invest in new infrastructure.

In a few weeks time we will know if the UK has entered a dreaded triple-dip recession. So wouldn't it be good if you could assemble a portfolio of shares that could weather an economic downturn?

The head of Goldman Sachs has cautioned politicians against subjecting companies to public opprobrium for responding to incentives in the tax system.

Prince Charles is to provide an unlikely challenge to the “Big Six” energy companies as he prepares to open a renewable energy plant on his Duchy of Cornwall estate that could, if successful, be the blueprint for further power generation on the land.

Energy distributor National Grid reported a 21% increase in first-half pre-tax profits today and revealed that Superstorm Sandy on the US east coast will cost it around £100 million.

National Grid will reveal that superstorm Sandy caused damage worth an estimated $370m (£232m) to its US supply network when announcing its interim results on Thursday.