National Grid has decided it will not run its new Demand Flexibility Service, which would see households paid to reduce their electricity usage, on Tuesday. The scheme, which has been tested twice this month but is yet to have its first live run, is aimed at reducing the risk of blackouts this winter.
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) had said earlier on Monday that it was considering activating the scheme for the first time this week but has now confirmed it will not.
The scheme launched at the start of November and is set up so that households and businesses taking part will be paid to reduce the amount of electricity that they use over a set period of time. This can help take strain off the system when supply is tight.
