Balancing services
Call to Industry: Unlocking Energy Flexibility across Great…
30 Oct 2025 - 2 minute read
Our Power Responsive programme has launched a new Call to Industry inviting large industrial and…
EA timeline for Connections Reform
We’ve published our updated timeline for the delivery of Connections Reform across 2025 & 2026
Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2025
FES has become an important publication in the energy sector and is the result of a programme of close engagement with stakeholders across the industry.
Sector Digitalisation Plan
The plan draws on industry expertise to review, consolidate, and map digitalisation efforts for future system needs.
North Hyde Review
NESO publishes its final report from the review into the North Hyde Substation outage which took place on 20 March and led to the closure of Heathrow Airport.
Regional Energy Strategic Planning - Methodology Consultation
The RESP Methodology Consultation is now open. The consultation will inform the final RESP Methodology planned for release in the summer of 2026. Find out more about the consultation and how you can respond.
Winter Outlook Report
The Winter Outlook report presents our view of the security of supply for the electricity systems for the winter ahead. We publish our suite of Outlook publications across the year to provide information and transparency to the industry.
Our Clean Power 2030 advice to Government
Read our comprehensive and independent analysis of how to achieve Clean Power in 2030. Our analysis concludes that Clean Power is a huge challenge but is achievable for Great Britain by 2030.
Great Britain's Energy Statistics
Ever wonder how much energy is generated and used in Great Britain?
Our control room experts continue to balance supply and demand second by second and you can follow the mix live in the carbon intensity dashboard or download our carbon intensity app – available on Google Play Store and The App Store.
You can also see Great Britain's monthly energy generation and how much came from sources such as wind, solar and biomass in our monthly snapshot.
News
Keen to learn more about how we balance the grid? See our latest stories below.
About NESO
NESO is the National Energy System Operator for Great Britain. We move power around Great Britain to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7, 365 days a year. This is the first time in Great Britain that one organisation will plan and operate the whole energy system.
Could you keep Great Britain's lights on?
To give you some small insight into our world at NESO, we’ve developed a game where you can attempt to balance the grid, keeping it stable while facing some of the challenges our control room operatives experience daily.
Power cut in your area?
Experiencing a power cut? Find out what to do and who to contact.
Join our digital engagement panel
We’re always looking for ways to improve your experience, and your input is vital in helping us focus on what’s important to you. By joining our digital engagement panel, you’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas about our online services.