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    who isn't shocked?

    Emergency measures could allow networks to switch off household power | Daily Mail Online

    Government mulls emergency measures that would enable networks to SWITCH OFF your electricity without warning or compensation

    • Ofgem reviewing plans to give energy networks the ability to shut down domestic electricity supplies
    • A new sort of smart meter would need to be installed in every home in the UK
    • Would have the ability to switch off high usage devices such as electric vehicle chargers and central heating systems
    • Sources close to discussions told us that government is 'open' to proposing legislation to support these powers
    who didn't see that coming?
    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

    #2
    You voted for them, you won, enjoy prizes.
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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      #3
      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
      You voted for them, you won, enjoy prizes.

      It was obvious this was the end game when they were launched under New Labour as part of an EU initiative. So no I didn't vote for them.

      Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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        #4
        The government probably already has the power to take emergency measures to switch off your entire power supply, so view this as an upgrade.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
          The government probably already has the power to take emergency measures to switch off your entire power supply, so view this as an upgrade.

          They do but only in certain circumstances. Now if you don't pay they will cut you off immediately. Look forward to real fuel poverty.
          Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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            #6
            Originally posted by vetran View Post
            They do but only in certain circumstances. Now if you don't pay they will cut you off immediately. Look forward to real fuel poverty.
            Still, chin up: blue passports and fish etc.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
              Still, chin up: blue passports and fish etc.

              What has this got to do with the B word? It was an EU initiative.
              Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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                #8
                Originally posted by vetran View Post
                What has this got to do with the B word? It was an EU initiative.
                Excellent. We can cancel it then as we're no longer in the EU. Or ..... have you guys been duped again?
                I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by vetran View Post
                  What has this got to do with the B word? It was an EU initiative.
                  Don't blame the EU. The UK is free now to do as it wishes. Shame about the increased risk of energy shortages though.

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