Brits could be paid for reducing power usage in 90 minute window TODAY as freezing temperatures forecast
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe National Grid will pay some households money or offer bill discounts for reducing energy usage today as temperatures dip below freezing.
Energy suppliers signed up to the National Grid ESO scheme will offer money back to customers with a smart-meter fitted who cut usage between the peak time 5pm and 6.30pm today (Wednesday).
This is part of the 'blackout prevention scheme', and marks the first time the Live Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) has been activated this autumn and winter, the Mirror reports.
It also coincides with a cold snap with snow forecast for some parts of the UK as temperatures drop into minus figures. Individual energy suppliers will decide how much eligible customers will be paid to cut consumption, and whether the money is taken off bills, credited to accounts, or available to be withdrawn as cash. READ MORE: Met Office says when and where snow will fall in UK as freezing temperatures hit READ MORE: Huge emergency response and boat units called to canal as two men rescued and taken to hospital The National Grid said 'people should not be worried' with the scheme coming into force as a 'precautionary measure'.
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