The Guardian Environment • 5/1/2026

Greg Jackson, the chief executive of Octopus Energy, has suggested that some households might accept occasional electricity blackouts in exchange for lower energy bills. He argues against costly investments in the UK’s power grid, which are contributing to rising household bills. This statement comes a year after Europe experienced its largest power outage, affecting tens of millions in Spain and Portugal.
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