Demand for help with energy bills across the Citizens Advice network overtook support with universal credit and other benefits for the first time north of the Border, the organisation has said.
23.01.2023 - 08:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Households could be rewarded for using less power tomorrow as the National Grid runs a live event of its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS). The scheme allows people who have signed up the chance to save money during certain times outside of peak hours if they use less electricity.
A DFS Service Requirement has been issued for tomorrow, Monday January 23, between 17:00pm and 18:00pm, the Express reports. If your supplier has signed up to the scheme and you have a smart meter you are eligible to join.
Those already signed up will receive a notification of any live events that could save them money. 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."
Energy regulator OFGEM has approved the scheme to run from November 3, 2022 to March 31, 2023. During this time the ESO will run a maximum of 12 demonstration tests, which will come with a "guaranteed minimum price of £3KWh", the ESO said that this means "a typical household could save approximately £100 across the maximum 12 demonstration tests."
After the announcement of the scheme's approval Fintan Slye, Executive Director of the ESO, said: “We are delighted that Ofgem have approved the use of our Demand Flexibility Service this winter.
"It will help mitigate the potential risks that the ESO has outlined in its Winter Outlook and will allow consumers to see a financial return for reducing their electricity use at peak times.
“As a responsible operator of the electricity system we have developed this innovative Demand Flexibility Service to compliment the robust set of tools we already use
Demand for help with energy bills across the Citizens Advice network overtook support with universal credit and other benefits for the first time north of the Border, the organisation has said.
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