House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
E3C Report
07 January 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Andrea Leadsom Con South Northamptonshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The E3C report outlines lessons learned from a power disruption in August 2019 affecting over one million customers.
- The minister announces the implementation of ten actions to improve the reliability and resilience of the UK's power network.
- A review on back-up generation requirements and new public communications processes will be developed for emergencies.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the E3C report on lessons learned from a major power disruption that affected over one million customers in August 2019, including recommendations for improving reliability and resilience of the UK's power network.
Action requested
The minister is announcing the full implementation of ten clear actions set out by the E3C to prevent and manage future power disruptions. Additionally, a review will be conducted on how much back-up generation should be held by the Electricity System Operator and new communications processes will be developed for better public updates during emergencies.
Key facts
- Over one million customers were affected by a major power disruption in August 2019.
- The E3C report was published on January 3, 2020, following an interim report on October 4, 2019.
- Ofgem announced voluntary payments totalling £10.5 million for companies involved in the power outages.
- Ten clear actions are set out to improve reliability and resilience of the UK's power network.
- A review will be conducted on how much back-up generation should be held, considering cost-benefit analysis.