| ID | 150451 |
| Title Proper | I think we need to get a better generator |
| Other Title Information | household resilience to disruption to power supply during storm events |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gough, Clair ; Mander, Sarah ; Ghanem, Dana Abi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Electricity is becoming ever more central to the everyday practices of households. As the energy system decarbonises, it is likely that electricity will supply even more services, thereby increasing the dependence of communities on reliable electricity supply. In this situation, the risk of power outages during extreme weather events poses a serious challenge to the safety and wellbeing of communities. However, little is known of the capacity of households to manage normal day-to-day life in such circumstances. This paper focuses on the UK winter storms that occurred in February 2014, the result of which 80,000 homes were left without power and communities not reconnected for several days. We outline the impacts these power outages had on households, describing the challenges faced and the strategies adopted to alleviate impacts. This provides insight into everyday household-level resilience achieved through social and material elements that constitute everyday life. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 92, No.92; May 2016: p.171–180 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2016-05 92, 92 |
| Key Words | Climate Change Adaptation ; Power Outage ; Everyday Practices ; Electricity Network Resilience ; UK Storm |