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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Money saving energy scheme launched to avoid blackouts

A handheld smart meter showing the cost of a year-to-date’s worth of home energy usage. National Grid plans to cut the amount used were given the go-ahead by the energy regulator (Yui Mok/PA) (Picture: PA Archive)

Some households will be paid if they reduce their electricity usage during peak hours on some days this winter, 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.

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