‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
Summary
An independent investigation found serious cultural problems at Great Britain’s power grid operator, Neso, after staff said executives hid blackout risks during a June heatwave. The report highlighted high stress among control room workers and a disconnect between senior management and frontline staff, but found no proof of inappropriate interference in operation decisions.Key Facts
- Control room staff at Neso accused senior leaders of hiding how bad blackout risks were during the heatwave in June.
- The investigation lasted three months and was done by an outside law firm, Eversheds Sutherland.
- No evidence was found that operational decisions were wrongly influenced or that staff were told not to keep records.
- The report revealed serious cultural and governance problems within Neso.
- High stress levels were reported among control room engineers managing the grid during extreme weather.
- Staff felt their concerns were ignored due to pressure to protect Neso’s reputation with the government and regulators.
- Neso’s CEO said the findings are useful and promised to act on the recommendations with union cooperation.
- The energy regulator Ofgem is carrying out a separate investigation to see if these issues affected system decisions or costs for consumers.
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