Outages

Whether an outage is planned or unexpected, we're here to help you stay informed.

Find everything you need to know about outages in one place, including current outages, planned outages, how to report an outage, and where to find the latest updates.

 

Emergencies 

If you encounter an emergency, like downed lines, please call 0800 27 27 27 or 111.  Or visit our electricity emergency page for more information.

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Current outages

Check the current power outages on our electricity network using our Outage Map. If the power is out at your property, the map shows whether your area is affected, the status of the outage, and, where available, an estimate of when power is likely to be restored. 

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Report an outage

If your power is out, and it's not shown on our Outage Map, please report it to us now.

 

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Planned outages

To keep our network safe and reliable, we sometimes need to temporarily disconnect electricity for maintenance or upgrades. These planned outages are organised in advance. 

If your power will be affected, your retailer (the company you pay your power bill to) will contact you by letter or email. You can also look up your address on our planned outages page for upcoming work in your area. 

Understanding power outages

If your outage isn't showing up on our Outage Map, it could be because it's not reported or because the indicated areas on the map are approximate. If you don't see your outage on our map, please report it to us now.  

Restoration times can vary depending on the nature of the outage and the area affected. If no restoration time is listed, we’re still assessing the work and we'll provide updates as soon as possible. 

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Stay informed

We know power outages can be disruptive, and staying informed makes a difference. For the latest updates, check our outage map, follow us on Facebook, or visit our major outages page if there’s a widespread outage.