Utilities

Storm Floris Warning

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An update from SP Energy Networks. Storm Floris | Getting Prepared Dear all,   From early Monday morning (8am), Storm Floris is forecast to bring winds of up to 80mph across parts of Scotland. We’ve been closely monitoring the conditions — and we’re already taking action. Our teams are on standby, with plans in place … Read more

Lairdmannoch Energy Park

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The following information has been received from Wind2 with reference to the proposed Lairdmannoch Energy Park near gatehouse and Glengap. Please find attached a leaflet that will be distributed via Royal Mail to just under 5,000 households and businesses in the local area. It should arrive over the next few days, depending on postal delivery … Read more

Electricity Meter RTS Switch-Off

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The following information has been received from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Hello from the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland team NWS is currently collaborating with E-On Next to promulgate critical information in respect of the forthcoming Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch off, scheduled for 30th June 2025. The switch off will affect households using older electricity meters to heat … Read more

Lairdmannoch Energy Park Update

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An update from Wind2 on the planning process for the proposed wind and solar energy park near Glengap. The application is now live on the Scottish Energy Consent Unit’s portal. You can view the full details and make representations – whether in support or objection – via the following link:https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00004900 The closing date for representations … Read more

Storm Éowyn Update from SPEN

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Latest update from Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN), including details about compensation for loss of power Key Updates: 1. Food Trucks Stood Down: With power fully restored, the food trucks that were deployed to support affected communities are no longer required and have been stood down. 2. Compensation Information: Please advise your communities to follow … Read more

Storm Éowyn Warm Hubs

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Local Resilience Partnership to Provide Warm Hubs to People Still Without Power Due to Storm Eowyn We know that people across the region are still feeling the impact of Storm Eowyn. To help those affected by power outages, Dumfries and Galloway Local Resilience Partnership (LRP) is working with SP Energy Networks (SPEN) to provide additional … Read more

Storm Éowyn Update from SPEN

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Teams have been working diligently since first light to continue to assess, repair, and restore electricity to homes and businesses across Central and Southern Scotland. Our progress today has meant that 99% of customers are now back on power, with 2,964 remaining off supply. We undertand that this has been a testing time for all … Read more