https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/blackouts/Recent content in blackouts on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 05 May 2026 05:23:08 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/octopus-energy-boss-discusses-blackout-trade-offs-amid-rising-uk-energy-costs/Tue, 05 May 2026 05:23:08 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/octopus-energy-boss-discusses-blackout-trade-offs-amid-rising-uk-energy-costs/Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, has sparked debate by suggesting that some consumers might accept occasional blackouts in exchange for significantly lower electricity bills. Speaking at an industry conference, Jackson highlighted that, in countries like Spain, many households would willingly endure “the odd blackout” if it meant cutting electricity costs by around 25%. “To be clear, I’m not advocating for blackouts,” Jackson emphasized, “but if you asked Spanish consumers whether they’d accept occasional blackouts in return for lower electricity prices, reduced price spikes, or a more stable economy, a significant number would say yes.