National Grid ESO added that its announcement should not be interpreted as a sign that electricity supplies are at risk and said “people should not be worried”. The ESO said "a typical household could save approximately £100 across the maximum 12 demonstration tests."Ī list of energy providers who are taking part in the scheme can be found on the ESO website.Ģ6 energy suppliers including Octopus Energy and EDF signed up to it, but until now has only been used in tests. The ESO will run a maximum of 12 demonstration tests. Households that reduce their energy use to a set level during the DFS will be rewarded by their energy provider. The National Grid's ESO website states: "If you have signed up to take part in the DFS scheme your electricity provider will contact you before a demonstration test or live event and ask if you want to participate in the following day’s event." Those who are signed up will receive notification of live events that could save them money. If your energy supplier participates in the scheme and you have a smart meter then you can register. The National Grid will run a live event of its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), which gives households a chance to save money if they reduce their power usage during certain timesĪ DFS Service Requirement has been issued for Monday January 23, between 17:00pm and 18:00pm, the Express reports. Homes across the country will be paid for reducing their energy use for one hour tonight in a scheme that could cut £100 off your bills.
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