Households will be able to earn money by changing the time they use their power appliances. Under an new scheme those who use their washing machines or charge their electric cars during off-peak hours will be given money back on their bills.
The announcement comes as the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) warned people could be facing planned three-hour blackouts if gas supplies run short this winter. While it says it does not expect insufficient supplies it is setting up contingency plans in case it does happen. reports the Mirror.
To help avoid blackouts, families will be being encouraged to sign up to a new a scheme which will give them money back on their bills to use appliances outside of high demand times. For example, this could be using your washing machine or dishwasher at unsociable hours, or charging your electric car outside peak times.
