Power cuts
Live faults, what to do, what you’re owed and the kit that helps.
Live
Live power cut checker
Is there a power cut near you? Live faults and restoration times by postcode.
Check your postcode →Power just gone off?
- Check it's not just you: look at your fuse box (trip switches) and the neighbours' lights.
- Call 105, free, to report it or get an update (England, Scotland & Wales).
- Keep the fridge and freezer shut. A full freezer stays frozen for about 48 hours.
- Unplug sensitive things so they're safe when the power surges back.
Free tools
Guides
Guide
Power cut checklist: before, during and after
What to prepare, what to do when the lights go out, and who to call.
GuideWill my boiler, hob and Wi-Fi work in a power cut?
What keeps working, what stops, and a simple fix for each.
GuideHow to keep warm in a power cut
One warm room, layers, hot drinks, and what never to use indoors.
GuidePower cut compensation: what you’re owed
£100+ under Ofgem rules, plus free claim letter templates.
DataScotland’s power cut hotspots
16 years of data: which areas lose power most, and why.
DataStorm Éowyn: the worst day in 16 years
868 power faults in two days, more than Arwen and Ali combined.
GuidePower station vs generator
Safety, cost, noise and runtime compared, and who needs which (or neither).