There are several technical reasons for this. Minimal storage capacity after the Tory government closed in 2017 a massive energy storage facility to save upkeep costs has meant that the UK has limited ability to stockpile ahead of the cold winter months. The UK’s facilities hold enough gas to meet demand of four to five winter days. Germany’s capacity is 16 times that.
What’s more, gas accounts for 40% of UK energy consumption. This leaves Brits even more vulnerable to energy shortages, with two-thirds of households at risk of experiencing fuel poverty by 2023.
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