Customers with British Gas will be paid to use electricity outside of peak times this winter.
It means households will get money back for using energy-guzzling appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and cookers at night. The Mirror reported that customers will have to opt into the scheme and it is likely you’ll be asked to reduce your electricity use by around 30% between 4pm and 7pm - although final details have yet to been published.
British Gas hasn’t said how much customers will be able to earn for reducing their electricity use - but MoneySavingExpert says its trial scheme will launch “later this year”. It comes after the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) confirmed it is encouraging energy suppliers to sign up to a new scheme this winter, aimed at preventing blackouts. The ESO said those who avoid using appliances when demand is high will get back £3 per kilowatt hour - up from the 52p previously announced.
