Free Electricity in the UK

B1 –  Intermediate 

People in the UK may get free or cheap electricity this summer.

NESO made this idea to use extra energy better and help the system work well.

Read the article about getting discounted or even free electricity in the UK this summer.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2604/260416-free-electricity.html

Vocabulary Questions:

1. What does “in excess” mean? “Power companies say that on sunny days, weather conditions result in excess supply.” Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym. 
2. What does a “zero-carbon future” mean? “National Energy System Operator (NESO) also says it will deliver what is needed to reach a zero-carbon future.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym. 
3. What are “solar panels”? “There is also more energy coming from  solar panels.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym. 

Discussion Questions:

1. What is your opinion about discounted or free power?
2. Have you ever experienced getting free or discounted electricity? If not, do you think it should be done too? Share your opinion.
3. “The market has the capacity to deliver sufficient supply.” Is it the same situation in your country? Discuss.
4. What are your thoughts on this, “There could be free summer power even with the war in the Middle East.”?
5. Do you believe we can reach a zero-carbon future? Share your opinion.