Tuesday 28 June 2022 01:09 AM Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours in bid to slash ... trends now

Tuesday 28 June 2022 01:09 AM Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours in bid to slash ... trends now
Tuesday 28 June 2022 01:09 AM Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours in bid to slash ... trends now

Tuesday 28 June 2022 01:09 AM Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours in bid to slash ... trends now

Families could be PAID to use less energy in peak hours as network bosses try to slash blackouts risk The measures come amid spiraling energy costs made worse by war in Ukraine Households with smart meters could be paid £6 per kilowatt-hour not used The National Grid is looking at expanding the measure which is now under trial

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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.

Customers with smart meters could be paid to not use as much energy during times of peak demand, according to new proposals

Customers with smart meters could be paid to not use as

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