York Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in York.
POWER CUT YORK
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
York’s power network belongs to Northern Powergrid. Use its Northern Powergrid live power cut map to see live outages, or call 105 free. Need power for your business right away? Our York team can help 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
YORK POWER CUT: WHAT NEXT?
Northern Powergrid maintains the cables and substations in York. Look up your street on the Northern Powergrid live power cut map. If it is not shown, call 105, which is free at any hour. Report any wire down or damaged substation straight away and keep others away.
- Keep a torch handy and avoid candles.
- Unplug anything that could surge when power returns.
- Neighbours still lit? Check your consumer unit for a tripped switch before you phone.
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed so food stays cold.
- Knock on the door of anyone nearby who may struggle in the dark.
If the cut lasts, keep curtains and doors closed to hold heat in, and avoid switching everything back on at the same moment when power returns.
YORK BUSINESSES, SCIENCE AND TOURISM
York Science Park sits beside the University of York at Heslington, home to a cluster of tenant firms. The city centre depends on visitors, shops and offices, all of which need power to trade. We cover York with hire, sales and maintenance from our York service page, and our guide shows how to keep your business running.
Shops, cafés and offices in the centre lose trade the moment tills and lighting go, and labs on the science park can lose work in progress. Museums and attractions also need lighting to keep visitors safe. Hotels and guest houses still have guests to look after. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire, standby generators, and generator servicing and maintenance for sites in and around the city, whether the cut has already happened or you want cover in place before the next one. Tell us what you need covered and we can arrange delivery.
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STORM AMY AND WHAT IT SHOWED
Storm Amy hit over the weekend of 4 and 5 October 2025, affecting more than 67,000 Northern Powergrid customers across its regions. Its network escaped the worst of the damage seen elsewhere in the UK, and on 5 October it reported that every affected customer had been reconnected. Customers who are older, disabled or have health needs may be eligible for the Priority Services Register.
YORK POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
The Northern Powergrid map covers all YO postcodes, with restoration estimates where available.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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YORK, HARROGATE, RIPON AND THE VALE
We serve York, Harrogate, Ripon and the surrounding North Yorkshire area.
Who do I report a York power cut to?
Call 105 and you will be put through to Northern Powergrid.
OUR YORK EMERGENCY POWER CUT HIRE SERVICES
Our in-house hire specialists will listen to your specific needs to create a bespoke hire package. Within 2-4 hours, we can be with you restoring the power, wherever you are in York or the surrounding areas.
BESPOKE PACKAGES BUILT TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Everything is available on long or short-term rental contracts. Whether it is for planned routine works or reactive emergency situations, our service team can manage the logistics from the delivery, through to the commissioning of any temporary hire systems. This service includes the on-site assessment for installing a temporary generator in a safe and sustainable manner.
FIND OUT MOREEMERGENCY GENERATOR HIRE 365 DAYS A YEAR
If you are facing a sudden loss of power, you can trust that we will get things sorted quickly. We aim to get equipment to you within 4 hours of logging a call with our team. An on-site engineer will provide an assessment for installing a temporary generator, no matter where you are in the country.
FIND OUT MOREREMOTE MONITORING USING THE LATEST TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of your hire generator sets while operating in an unmanned location. These controls and measures monitor:
- Fuel & coolant levels
- Oil levels & pressure
- Operating temperature
- Battery status
- Power output
The system also helps to ensure the smooth running of essential or back up power without having to send an engineer regularly to site.
FIND OUT MORESPECIALIST CONTROL CAPABILITIES
Our machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
- Generator to generator load sharing
- On Load demand Schemes
- G99 compliant mains synchronisation & decoupling
- Peak lopping
- Dead bus synchronisation
- Configurable PLC software
Coupled with our remote Scada monitoring system, we are able to provide our clients with real time status, alarms and control, giving them peace of mind.
FIND OUT MOREOVER 1100 RENTAL SPEC GENERATORS AVAILABLE FROM 20 – 2200KVA, DELIVERED WITHIN 2-4 HOURS IN AN EMERGENCY
No matter what you’re trying to power, we can find a generator which suits your requirements. You may be looking to power equipment, a building or a temporary event – whatever it is we can find the appropriate solution. With Hire Sales team members located across the UK, we’re never far away if you’re looking for help. Below is a selection of our hire generator range, which boasts over 30 different generators, rated from 20 – 2200kVA.
NetZPack 60/75
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NetZPack 45/75
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NetZPack 30/45
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NetZPack 30/75
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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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YOUR SPECIALIST HIRE TEAM
We have a dedicated team of experts to look after hire, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.