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National Grid emergency back-up plan triggered amid fears of snow affecting energy

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The National Grid has triggered its emergency back-up plan due to the UK's severe weather this week.The network has ordered two coal plants to begin powering up in case electricity supplies to the UK are disrupted due to the snow.

Plans were put in place in case energy suppliers couldn't keep up with the surging demand for electricity, resulting in blackouts.As temperatures have plunged below freezing and snow blankets much of the country, the National Grid confirmed these plans have been triggered.

Two of National Grid's coal-fired power stations are ready to be fired up and produce energy if called on by the grid, the Mirror reports.

Demand for electricity is expected to be high today, as many won't be able to travel to workplaces and instead choose to work from home.

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