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Concerns for electricity supplies will see households paid rebates on their energy bill if they cut their use this evening.
This is the first time this winter that the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will be used to manage the nation’s energy use.
The DFS works by paying households to cut use by turning off washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, TVs and even lights during the evening peak.
National Grid ESO insisted that while the gap between electricity demand and supply will be ‘tight’, there is no risk of blackouts.
As many as one million took part in the scheme last winter, but there was some disappointment with the rebates on offer - which added up to less than £3-£4 on average.
Households will be paid cash rebates on their energy bills this evening to cut their electricity use in a bid to ease demand
This is the first time this winter that the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will be used to manage the nation's energy use
National Grid ESO said: ‘Our forecasts show electricity supply margins are expected to be tighter than normal
