National Grid needs overhaul, say energy committee MPs

Report raises fears over conflict of interest and calls for independent system operatorA powerful parliamentary group has called for the National Grid to be stripped of its powers for balancing the energy system in Britain due to a potential conflict of interest.The House of Commons energy and climate change committee is urging the government to transfer control for ensuring all methods are used to keep the lights on to a newly created independent system operator (ISO). Continue reading...