Tag: electricity

Upgrading Electricity Network, Blantyre

SP Energy Networks is launching projects in Glasgow and Lanarkshire to enhance network capacity and resilience. Starting on April 27, 2026, upgrades at Callaghan Wynd in Blantyre will last about four weeks, involving cable and substation improvements. Traffic management will be implemented, but resident access and electricity supply will remain unaffected.

Energy Price Rise Reminder

Gas and electricity prices are set to rise from Thursday, 1 January, meaning households across the UK could soon see higher bills. If you don’t have a smart meter or on fixed rates, this week is the ideal time to submit your meter readings to your energy supplier. Doing so helps ensure your usage is billed accurately at the […]

Energy Tariffs Increasing

For almost all of us, electricity and gas tariffs are going up massively from midnight tonight. As April arrives, some bills are going up as much as 54% with the average household expected to see a monthly increase of around +£60. Suppliers websites have crashed today as consumers rush to phone in their meter readings […]

Energy Price Hikes Imminent

Customers throughout Scotland face a new wave of energy price hikes, as Scottish Power and Scottish Gas announce they’re increasing their standard variable tariffs. The move comes after Ofgem recently ‘upped’ the price cap. Scottish Gas is raising prices by whopping 10.5%, which will see the average dual fuel bill increase by £119.12 a year, […]

Power Cuts Nordic Crescent

Some parts of Blantyre are experiencing Power Cuts tonight, Wednesday 23 January 2019. From 8.15pm , some entire streets are in darkness. Nordic Crescent is especially affected. There’s no quick fix. Scottish Power are currently advising it will take until 10.45pm tonight for it to be resolved. Have YOU been affected by power cuts tonight? […]