A new energy rebate scheme which pays households to use electricity-guzzling appliances at off-peak hours has officially launched - but is only available through certain suppliers.
The Demand Flexibility Service, which officially began on November 1 and runs for five months, is a National Gris ESO scheme which aims to help avoid potential blackouts this winter. Households can reportedly £100 within this time, but this will depend on supplier rates and only homes with smart meters can apply.
The National Grid has said the scheme serves as an "insurance policy" to ease electricity demands this winter. This comes following warnings of potential planned blackouts, which could see homes across the UK without power for short periods this winter.
