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Britain's grid right now

52%from wind

8%from gas

61g CO₂ per kWh

Live from National Grid, 07:00

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Energy price cap

£1,723

a year for a typical home, 1 October to 31 December 2026

Electricity unit rate	26.32p/kWh
Electricity standing charge	54.83p/day
Gas unit rate	7.97p/kWh
Gas standing charge	29.68p/day

Direct Debit, Great Britain average. Source: Ofgem.

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