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South Wales Argus
23-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Gwent farmers urged to ‘look out, look up' and stay safe
National Grid Electricity Distribution, which serves South and West Wales, the Midlands, and South West England, has shared its simple but important message: 'look out, look up'. The reminder is part of a wider effort to reduce the number of incidents involving farm machinery and power lines. Incidents involving overhead power lines can result in serious injury or, in some cases, be fatal. But they can also cause disruption to electricity supplies, affecting homes, businesses and essential services. Christopher Cleveland, head of safety at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: 'We know the importance of farming is to the UK, how hard farmers work, and how much they rely on their equipment to get the job done. But we also know how dangerous it can be when machinery gets too close to live power lines. 'That's why we're urging everyone in the farming community to take a moment to 'look out and look up' before starting work. A few seconds of awareness can save lives. 'We're committed to supporting farmers in Gwent and beyond with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe.' Farmers are also being encouraged to use the What3Words app to help emergency services and engineers locate incidents quickly and accurately, helping to reduce response times and improve safety.
South Wales Argus
16-07-2025
- Climate
- South Wales Argus
Thousands of Newport properties affected by power cut
The power cut occurred at 11.54pm and impacted 2,015 properties. Despite most homes regaining power within an hour of the cut, some locals were forced to wait until 8.20am today (Wednesday, July 16). A National Grid Electricity Distribution spokesperson said: 'A power cut at 23:54 last night affected 2,015 properties in Newport. 'The majority of customers were restored within an hour, and all customers were back on supply by 8:20 this morning. We'd like to thank customers for their patience and understanding as our engineers repaired the fault as quickly as possible. 'Anyone who experiences a power cut should call us on 105. Customers who need extra help and support should sign-up to our free Priority Services Register so they can receive additional support during a power cut.'
South Wales Argus
11-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Free energy upgrades for community centres in south Wales
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is offering grants to improve buildings across south and west Wales through its Community Matters Fund, which supports insulation, glazing, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient lighting. Ellie Patey, social impact business partner at NGED, said: "Many community buildings are ageing and expensive to run. "We're keen to help communities not only improve their energy efficiency but also lower their bills. "Our aim is to boost resilience during the energy transition." Registered charities and non-profit companies limited by guarantee can apply for up to £5,000, while constituted charitable organisations without a charity number can access up to £2,000. A total of £250,000 is available for south and west Wales. The South Wales Islamic Centre in Butetown, one of Cardiff's most deprived areas, previously used NGED funding to replace 12 old radiators. NGED is also supporting organisations promoting sustainable transport, including cycling schemes and electric vehicle charging points. Bridget Newbery, head of local and community empowerment at the Centre for Sustainable Energy, said: "There's huge potential for community buildings to reduce their emissions, cut their running costs, and become safer, healthier community spaces."
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Free energy upgrades for community centres in south Wales
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is offering grants to improve buildings across south and west Wales through its Community Matters Fund, which supports insulation, glazing, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient lighting. Ellie Patey, social impact business partner at NGED, said: "Many community buildings are ageing and expensive to run. "We're keen to help communities not only improve their energy efficiency but also lower their bills. "Our aim is to boost resilience during the energy transition." Registered charities and non-profit companies limited by guarantee can apply for up to £5,000, while constituted charitable organisations without a charity number can access up to £2,000. A total of £250,000 is available for south and west Wales. The South Wales Islamic Centre in Butetown, one of Cardiff's most deprived areas, previously used NGED funding to replace 12 old radiators. NGED is also supporting organisations promoting sustainable transport, including cycling schemes and electric vehicle charging points. Bridget Newbery, head of local and community empowerment at the Centre for Sustainable Energy, said: "There's huge potential for community buildings to reduce their emissions, cut their running costs, and become safer, healthier community spaces."
Business News Wales
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Welsh Community Centres Urged to Apply for Energy Efficiency Boost
Community centres in South and West Wales are being offered free help to upgrade and become more energy efficient by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). The company is giving grants so buildings can be improved by installing new insulation, glazing, smart thermostats and energy efficient lighting systems. Up to £5,000 is available for registered charities or non-profit companies limited by guarantee, while constituted charitable organisations with no charity number can apply for up to £2,000. In all, £250,000 is being made available by NGED's Community Matters Fund and applications are particularly welcomed from grassroots organisations in economically disadvantaged areas serving historically under-represented and marginalised groups. Ellie Patey, social impact business partner at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: 'Many community buildings are ageing and expensive to run. We're keen to help communities not only improve their energy efficiency but also lower their bills. Our aim is to boost resilience during the energy transition.' The South Wales Islamic Centre (SWIC) used a previous round of Community Matters funding to replace 12 ageing radiators in its community centre in Butetown, one of Cardiff's most deprived areas. The Centre for Sustainable Energy estimates 3.5 million UK non-domestic buildings need to be retrofitted to meet carbon emission reduction targets. Bridget Newbery, the Centre for Sustainable Energy's head of local and community empowerment, said: 'There's huge potential for community buildings to reduce their emissions, cut their running costs, and become safer, healthier community spaces. 'Retrofitting is an opportunity to make our buildings more affordable to run, to work better, and to be more comfortable to use, as well as an opportunity to create new and higher skilled jobs in every region. 'Every building is different, and improvements could range from low energy lighting, better heating controls and repairing leaks, through to bike racks, rainwater harvesting and summer shading. 'It's often hard to cover costs for improvements, so we're really pleased to see the launch of this funding. CSE has a team of experts in community buildings and energy efficiency and can provide resources and guidance for those interested in exploring opportunities.' Here CSE explains how to improve energy efficiency in community buildings: NGED is also making funding available to organisations promoting sustainable transport, such as active transport schemes, cycling racks and electric car charging points, as well as groups providing expert education and advice on sustainability, renewable energy, and retrofitting. Projects delivering long-term and measurable impact, for example evidenced via energy bills, carbon footprint or energy ratings, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications are now open and close at 5pm Friday 1 August 2025. Learn more here .
