Energy giant British Gas has confirmed that it will pay customers to use energy-guzzling appliances outside peak times. The new scheme will be launched in time for this winter.
After warnings from National Grid of potential blackouts in the coming months, as well as rocketing prices for energy, power usage is at the forefront of most households minds. The new scheme could mean money back for using appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and cookers at night.
Customers will have to opt into the scheme, according to a report in the Mirror, and it is likely you’ll be asked to reduce your electricity use by around 30% between 4pm and 7pm. However, final details have yet to been published.
