People could receive £10 a day for running their washing machines late at night.
The plan, unveiled by the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) for the winter, will offer financial incentives for switching energy usage to off-peak hours. Named the 'demand flexibility service', it has been designed help ease the pressure on power networks as the nation prepares for a winter of supply challenges.
The money-back offer is to be implemented by energy suppliers and monitored using a smart meter, with a £10-a-day minimum reward being issued to those who prioritise off-peak electricity usage, according to the Mail Online. Ways of meeting the target for households could include avoiding running electricity-guzzling kitchen appliances during the day, or charging an electric vehicle at night.
