Anyone tempted by the offer of saving £100 from their energy bills by using appliances over night has been issued with a warning by safety experts. Households will be able to receive discounts on energy bills if they reduce their electricity usage from peak hours on certain days, after National Grid plans were given the go-ahead by the energy regulator.
The network operator, which revealed the service as part of efforts to avoid potential blackouts, has said households could save up to £100 through the limited scheme. Rnergy watchdog Ofgem has approved the proposals for National Grid electricity system operator (ESO) to launch the programme, called a demand flexibility service, from November until March.
There will be a total of 12 test days to see how customers respond. Only customers with smart meters will be able to take part. Households participating through the programme will be sent a message from the network if there is increased pressure on the system.
