In light of freezing temperatures affecting energy supplies, approximately one million households will receive compensation for reducing their electricity usage today. The Demand Flexibility Service, which was previously tested by National Grid, will be deployed to prevent energy blackouts for the first time. National Grid is expected to pay out more than £1 million to households that participate in the scheme. However, not all households will be eligible for payment.
When will the scheme take place?
The Demand Flexibility Service will be implemented for 90 minutes from 4:30pm to 6pm today. Weekday early evenings are peak times for electricity consumption. Yesterday, the program ran for one hour.
Am I eligible and is it too late to apply?
To be eligible for the scheme, households must have a second generation smart meter to provide half-hourly readings to suppliers. Over 20 energy suppliers have signed up, but some only cater to non-domestic properties. Participating providers approved by National Grid include Octopus Energy, British Gas, and E.ON Next.
The deadline for applying to the scheme varies depending on the energy supplier. For example, Octopus Energy, which assisted National Grid with its trials last year, allows households to opt in until 5pm today. Eligible customers should have already been contacted by their supplier.
What will the scheme require me to do?
The objective of the scheme is to significantly reduce energy consumption during the designated hour. However, households will not be required to rely on candlelight and darkness. Instead, they are encouraged to postpone the use of energy-intensive devices until after 6pm. This could mean delaying dinner preparations, refraining from running the washing machine or dishwasher, or charging an electric car during nighttime.
How much will I be paid?
The amount households can earn will depend on their supplier and their normal power usage. Some households may earn up to £10 for participating in the session, while most are anticipated to receive a few pounds. During trials, suppliers were paid £3 per kilowatt-hour saved, but it is expected that they will receive higher compensation outside of the testing phase. Some suppliers have reportedly agreed to £6 per kilowatt-hour for Monday evening.
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