Blackouts in Britain could come between 4pm and 7pm on ‘really, really cold’ weekdays in January and February in the event of reduced gas imports from Europe.⁠ ⁠ The announcement came as most European countries are grappling with an energy crisis caused by Russia’s squeeze on natural gas exports. ⁠ ⁠ Although Britain is not reliant on Russian exports, it normally imports gas and electricity from the continent during the coldest months, particularly during severe weather events.⁠ ⁠ As part of National Grid’s strategy going into winter, the company will ask households to cut back on energy usage.⁠ ⁠ It is also gearing up to launch an incentive scheme next month that will pay companies and households to reduce their demand during very tight supply periods.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to read more. ⁠ ⁠ 📷️ Chromorange/Alamy