Another peak-time shut-off of electrical appliances in Edinburgh will occur tonight (January 24), as part of a scheme to avoid national blackouts.
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) announced yesterday (January 23) that their electricity supplies are predicted to be tighter than they first planned. So, the National Grid carried out the "demand flexibility scheme" in an attempt to save both power and money for households across the UK.
Those who have signed up for this scheme receive money off their energy bills if they turn their electrical appliances during peak hours. And there will be another run of the scheme tonight, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.
