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Recycled vegetable oil is being trialled as a diesel replacement in Boston

Recycled vegetable oil powering National Grid fleet in Boston

A total of 400 electricity pylons would be spread across Lincolnshire's countryside if National Grid's plan goes ahead (PHOTO BY: Michael Gillen/National World)

Louth MP blasts pylons plan as expert warns of threat 'not seen since Ice Age'

Be safe rhis Bonfire Night

National Grid safety plea as Bonfire Night approaches

MP for Boston and Skegness Richard Tice has added his weight to the campaign against pylons in Lincolnshire in a letter to Fintan Slye, National Energy System Operator CEO.

MP adds weight to National Grid pylons protest

National Grid's plan for Lincolnshire could result in as many as 400 pylons blighting the Lincolnshire countryside.

Opposition mounts in Louth area to 400 eyesore pylons 'decimating' countryside

£500,000 is being allocated for grants to tackle fuel poverty.

£500k support from National Grid to tackle fuel poverty in Lincolnshire

The Great Grid Upgrade pylons route through Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire County Council joins region's councils to fight pylons

Communities within a 10 mile area of Hatton can apply for energy efficiency support in a new pilot s

Community assets in the Hatton area invited to express interest in pilot energy ...

David Barclay (Warm Welcome), Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Paul Branston (National Grid)

National Grid partner with Warm Welcome to boost access to community spaces in L...

Look Out, Look Up

National Grid issue safety plea of ‘look out, look up’ to farmers in Lincolnshir...

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Lincolnshire job hunters to get extra support

National Grid's proposal would see pylons 87 miles from Grimsby to Whaplode.

Louth & Horncastle electoral candidates unite against National Grid's pylons

Coun Colin Davie: 'This is industrialisation of the Lincolnshire coast is on a scale we have never seen before.'

Fight on against industrialisation of county with pylons and cables

Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman (left) addressing Westminster Hall on pylons, with Sir John Hayes (South Holland) seated.

MP calls for more coherent approach to future of electricity grid

No Pylons Lincolnshire is calling for supprt in fighting National Grid proposals to use Lincolshire to transmit power from Scotland to the south and Midlands.

‘Help us fight National Grid’: Campaigners' plea for volunteers

National Grid's proposed route for ubsea cable lines from Scotland to Lincolnshire.

National Grid launch consultation on 100km of underground cabling across county

Sebastian Mayer and his life-size giraffe puppet Zarafa on Skegness Pier.

Fundraiser with life-size giraffe puppet ‘blown away’ by beauty of Lincolnshire

A high voltage power cut left almost 500 homes off grid this morning.

Power cut affects around 500 properties in Sleaford area this morning

The ‘Beyond 2030’ report lays out their recommendations for how the offshore and onshore network should develop throughout the 2030s.

Pylon plans could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ says councillor following new report

No Pylons Lincolnshire banners seen across the county.

PCC claims pylons could be catastrophic' for emergency services communications

Lincolnshire County Council is looking into taking National Grid to court over the way it has been consulting the public on its massive Grimsby to Walpole pylon scheme

Lincolnshire County Council considers legal action over pylon plan

MP Matt Warman addressing the community in Croft.

'We don't want pylons here!': Croft villagers' message to MP

Coun Carl Macey and Coun Colin Davie stood alongside the proposed pylon route in Burgh le Marsh.

‘No’ to pylons 'four times higher than Skegness Clock Tower'

National Grid's pylon plans.

Council leaders' "major concern" over impact of pylon plans could have on our co...

Coun Jimmy Brookes at the National Grid consultation in Burgh-le-Marsh.

Concern growns in spite of National Grid Upgrade message 'We are here to listen'

No Pylons Lincolnshire campaigner Peter Phillips at a field in Burgh le Marsh that could be a site for pylons.

Opposition to pylons grows ahead of consultation in Burgh le Marsh next week

The proposed route | Image: National Grid

Pylon panic in Lincolnshire: Why underground cables are not an option

The National Grid says pylons like these through Lincolnshire are necessary - but the county council says it will fight proposals.

National Grid face fight on proposals for 50m high pylons through Lincolnshire

Louth & Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins, Health and Social Care Secretary.

Louth & Horncastle’s MP “deeply troubled” by pylon plans

One of the community consultation events for the Fosse Green solar energy and storage park.

Consultation closing on Fosse Green energy park

Photovoltaic panels - stock image - Getty Images.

Third big solar park planned

The location for the proposed Fosse Green Energy Park.

Comments wanted on plans for solar energy park in North Kesteven

In order to take part, you’ll need to have a smart meter installed and your energy supplier must be signed up.

Millions will be paid to cut energy to avoid blackouts in winter 2023

Lincolnshire Node and South of A52 Project Scope Removal.

Outer Dowsing selects cable route for offshore wind farm

Centrica’s profits soared threefold to £3.3bn in 2022 (image: PA)

British Gas launch new scheme offering half price electricity

Councillor Colin Davie.

Lincolnshire used as “dumping ground”, says councillor

Plans for an anaerobic digestion plant at Manby Airfield have been submitted to Lincolnshire County Council.

Anaerobic digestion plant plans for former airfield at Manby

We review portable power station Delta 2 - will it help in a power outage?

We review portable power station Delta 2 - will it help in a blackout?

A diagram commissioned by Crown Estates to show what a grid without pylons could look like

Call for Lincolnshire to be included in review after U-turn on pylon proposals

The Guardian reports Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has had the electricity network in his constituency upgraded so he could heat his private swimming pool.

Electricity network upgraded ‘so Rishi Sunak could heat private pool’

The emergency coal-fired power plants started generating for the first time on Tuesday afternoon amid National Grid fears of shortages - Credit: Adobe

Emergency coal power plants used for first time as cold snap hits UK

The damaged electricity pole in Ruskington. Photo: Ruskington Parish Council

Engineers work on repairs after truck collides with electricity pole
Three streets in Ruskington were closed by police on Friday morning after a lorry is said to have collided with an electricity pole.

Alternative route map.

Have your say on potential alternative route for onshore cable from wind farm

The National Grid ESO scheme rewards users for changing their habits and reducing their electricity usage during certain peak hours.

Households can get paid for reducing electricity use with free app

UK Blackouts: Exact times your house could face power cuts this winter

National Grid: How to save £20 on energy bills by reducing usage today

National Grid will be rewarding some UK households for reducing energy usage tonight

Households to be rewarded for reducing energy usage tonight

Old Leake's Warm Space.

Council secures grants to support 'Warm Spaces' in the Boston area

Wholesale prices are falling, but it will not translate into cheaper energy bills (image: Getty Images)

Households to be paid to cut electricity use for one hour tonight

Age UK receives a donation.

Horncastle and Hemingby community groups set to receive funding boosts

Shelves stocked with emergency food supplied at Boston Food Bank.

Grants given to Boston charities supporting people through cost-of-living crisis

Insulators on an electricity sub station are seen near homes on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. The British utility company, National Grid, have said that UK households may face power cuts this winter for up to three hours at a time, if gas supplies run low. The UK relies heavily on gas to produce electricity, and gas supplies to Europe have been severely disrupted by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

National Grid: Power blackout prevention scheme stood down

National Grid are trialling a new scheme to help avoid mass blackouts in the UK.

National Grid to offer discounts to customers to avoid blackouts

How long a fridge freezer will last during blackout power cuts

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter?

The proposed location for the Heckington Fen solar park.

Successful consultations on new solar park at Heckington Fen continue