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Britain's energy watchdog promises anonymity to whistleblowers over near-miss electricity blackouts

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Britain's energy watchdog has promised anonymity to whistleblowers in an investigation into claims of near-miss blackouts on the grid.

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It is alleged senior officials at the National Energy System Operator (Neso), which controls the grid, tried to cover up the blackout risk during last month's heatwaves.

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The grid fell below safe operating limits for "multiple periods" on June 23, it is alleged.

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It is also claimed the corporate affairs team at Neso "interfered in operational decisions" on June 23 in a bid to protect the organisation's reputation.

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Neso has brought in independent investigators to look into the claims.

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