Tuesday 28 June 2022 01:09 AM Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours in bid to slash ... trends now
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Struggling families could be paid to use less energy this winter as the National Grid tries to cut the risk of blackouts.
Consumers with smart meters will be paid to cut their usage during peak times under plans being considered by the company.
National Grid sees the plans as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to keep the lights on than paying fossil fuel power plants to increase production.
The firm responsible for transmitting and distributing electricity and gas is scrambling to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It has led to Russia restricting energy supplies to Europe.