Will we have to ration our energy this winter?

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Ofgem is preparing for a gas supply emergency this winter, amid a ‘significant risk’ of gas shortages. Will we have to ration our gas and electricity usage? Can we avoid blackouts? Energy Economist Carole Nakhle from Crystol Energy discusses the gas crisis we’re experiencing, and ECIU Analyst Simon Cran-McGreehin explains why we’re in for a ‘bumpy’ winter. In this episode:Why the winter weather will be a key factorHow we could end up suffering from blackoutsIs energy rationing likely?The UK’s energy security weaknessesWhy shale gas is a ‘red herring’How green energy can protect us from future energy crisesFollow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.