105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Your DNO
serves Rutland
2+
towns covered
incl. Oakham, Uppingham, Cottesmore
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for Rutland
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on Rutland. Zoom in on your street to check whether a cut is your home only or a wider network fault — when neighbours are also dark, it is a National Grid Electricity Distribution job.
Gentle limestone country around Rutland Water reservoir, with the Welland valley on the southern border. Convective summer storms over Rutland Water can take out localised overhead network; freezing fog in winter is the main everyday risk.
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Why the power goes out in Rutland
Rutland is England's smallest county, with around 40,000 people centred on Oakham and Uppingham. NGED's East Midlands licence covers the entire county. Gentle limestone country around Rutland Water reservoir, with the Welland valley on the southern border.
Weather and terrain. Convective summer storms over Rutland Water can take out localised overhead network; freezing fog in winter is the main everyday risk.
How the network is run. NGED's Oakham depot covers Rutland. The county's small size and concentrated population mean restoration times are normally faster than the East Midlands average.
A local quirk worth knowing. Rutland Water's pumping infrastructure has its own dedicated supply — a public-network outage almost never compromises the reservoir's operation.
What to do when the power goes out at home in Rutland
Check whether neighbours are affected
Look at the street lights and the houses opposite. If they're on, your fault is inside your home — check the consumer unit. If they're out too, it is a National Grid Electricity Distribution network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 6783 105
Have your full postcode ready. Ask the operator for an estimated time of restoration (ETR) and a fault reference number — both make any later compensation claim faster.
Unplug sensitive electronics
Unplug TVs, routers, computers and consoles to protect them from a surge when supply returns. Leave one light switched on so you'll know visually when the power is back.
Log start and end times
A cut over 24 hours in normal weather entitles you to £75 from National Grid Electricity Distribution under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards. Severe weather has higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Keep a written log with photos — most payments arrive automatically within 10 working days.
The Selectra expert answers your questions on power cuts in Rutland
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In Rutland that is National Grid Electricity Distribution. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call National Grid Electricity Distribution directly on 0800 6783 105.
Convective summer storms over Rutland Water can take out localised overhead network; freezing fog in winter is the main everyday risk. NGED's Oakham depot covers Rutland. The county's small size and concentrated population mean restoration times are normally faster than the East Midlands average.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in Rutland receive £75 after 24 hours off in normal weather, plus £40 every additional 12 hours up to £300. Severe-weather events have higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Payment is normally automatic from National Grid Electricity Distribution within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
National Grid Electricity Distribution announces planned cuts by letter (and increasingly text or email) 2 to 8 days in advance. Most run 8am to 6pm and last 2 to 8 hours. Planned cuts do not qualify for Ofgem compensation unless your DNO failed to give adequate notice (a £40 payment applies then).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to Rutland — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
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Other counties served by National Grid Electricity Distribution
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.