Energy shortage

Ensuring effective management of an energy crisis

It's difficult to imagine having to do without resources as essential as electricity or natural gas. But we've got contingency plans for even the worst-case scenario.

Scenarios involving load shedding, black outs and even shortages of natural gas are being considered all over Europe. What about customers in Brussels, and what role does the distribution network operator play?

Electricity load shedding plan

The Federal Government can impose load shedding if there is an electricity shortage. The idea is to shut down the electricity supply during the hours when demand is at its highest.

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Natural gas shortage

A Federal contingency plan has been drawn up to deal with the risks of a shortage, particularly related to the war in Ukraine.

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Energuide.be

Energuide was created by Sibelga to provide Brussels residents with an answer to all their energy questions.

Why does the electricity grid have to stay in balance?

What is a blackout? What is a selective power cut?

Where does the electricity and the gas used in Belgium come from?

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