National Grid

The Electricity System Operator (ESO) said on Monday it was looking for bids from suppliers to help save up to 341 MW of power between 4.30pm and 6pm on Tuesday ...

[To ensure supplies were available on Monday](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/22/coal-fired-power-stations-restarted-again-as-uk-cold-snap-bites), National Grid asked Drax on Sunday to warm up two of its coal units at its North Yorkshire site and EDF to do the same with one its units at the West Burton plant in Nottinghamshire. [National Grid](https://www.theguardian.com/business/nationalgrid) also signed a series of deals to keep units on standby at coal-fired power stations that were due to be retired as Britain phased out the use of coal power. “While our competitors across Europe, Asia and the US are making their move, and going hell for leather, we seem to be second guessing ourselves and hoping for the best,” he said. The regulator The household suppliers include British Gas, E.ON, Octopus Energy and EDF. Windfarm generation hit

National Grid warned in October that homes could face three-hour rolling power cuts this winter if the country is unable to secure enough gas and electricity ...

on Monday, it said, adding that the move did not mean electricity supplies were at risk and advised people not to worry. It launched the DFS as part of its tool box to help prevent cuts. to 6 p.m. However, National Grid said three coal-fired plants had been instructed to warm up to be on standby for Tuesday, and also called on those signed up to the DFS programme to again curb electricity use between 4.30 p.m and 6 p.m. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story [(NG.L)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/NG.L) said it would pay customers to use less power on Monday and Tuesday evenings this week, the first time it has used a new scheme designed to help prevent power shortages.

The scheme has been issued for today between the hours of 5pm and 6pm and around 26 energy firms are signed up including British Gas, EDF, Eon and Octopus ...

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Some households in the UK will be rewarded tonight for reducing they energy usage thanks to a new National Grid scheme.

[The scheme was approved to run from November 3, 2022, to March 31, 2023](/read-this/national-grid-to-pay-customers-to-cut-electricity-use-for-one-hour-tonight-as-cold-snap-continues-3996758), by energy regulator [Ofgem ](www.ofgem.gov.uk)on November 4 last year. Shell Energy Retail (Via SMS) Power Rewards App (via Orange Power) Hugo Energy App (via SMS) The new scheme will allow participants to save money if they reduce their power usage during certain times of the day. A DFS Service Requirement has been issued for Monday, January 23, between 5pm and 6pm.

The National Grid ESO website explains: "For consumers wishing to be rewarded for reducing electricity demands on the grid at certain times, you can do so via ...

At this time, the Demand Flexibility Service is not scheduled to return after it ends in March 2023. - Power Rewards App (via Orange Power) - Loop.homes (via SMS) - Hugo Energy App (via SMS) From 5pm to 6pm today (January 23), eligible customers will receive money off on their bills for reducing electricity usage during peak hours. With that in mind, here is key information on the National Grid ESO's Demand Flexibility Service.

Simply put, participants avoid using power-hungry appliances for the stated period to ease strain on the power network, saving it money. In return, suppliers ...

“These are precautionary measures to maintain the buffer of spare capacity we need,” it added. National Grid ESO is emphatic on this: “No,” it said. Those who sign up must permit their provider to access their smart meter so they can read its data 30 minutes for the duration of the service. Customers with a smart meter whose energy supplier offers the service are eligible to sign up. These are most likely to be held late afternoon/early evening on weekdays when demand for electricity is highest. Simply put, participants avoid using power-hungry appliances for the stated period to ease strain on the power network, saving it money.

Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills.

There were initially concerns it would not attract enough interest due to the level of discounts being offered. You'll get a notification that it starts today. [Drax to extend the life of its coal-fired generators](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-62077711) due to fears over the security of energy supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [National Grid's boss told the BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63458441) last year that blackouts would be a last resort this winter if energy supplies run low. National Grid - which has now stood the plants down - had said "people should not be worried" by the move and electricity supplies were not at risk. The scheme was introduced last year and is scheduled to run until March. [is one of the 26 that has signed up to the scheme](https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility/approved-provider-list). [According to National Grid's electricity system operator](https://www.nationalgrideso.com/electricity-transmission/news/demand-flexibility-service-delivers-mws-and-savings), more than a million households and businesses have now signed up to take part. But the scheme is only available to homes with smart meters, and the BBC has been contacted by several people who are frustrated that they cannot participate due to not having a smart meter. National Grid says savings can range from a few pounds to as much as £20 depending on the amount of energy used. National Grid said that it plans to run the scheme again tomorrow from 16:30 to 18:00 GMT. Up to a million households in England, Scotland and Wales will be paid to use less electricity on Monday evening as part of a scheme to avoid blackouts.

Plans for energy companies to offer people discounts for cutting their electricity usage have been extended. Some households with smart meters were eligible ...

"These are precautionary measures to maintain the buffer of spare capacity we need." "Just to ensure that as we get through the evening peak today, we can ensure society that there will be electricity for them to use when they want to use it." For the first time, the National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its "demand flexibility service (DFS)". National Grid ESO says the move is not a sign that electricity supplies are at risk and insists "people should not be worried". National Grid ESO said its announcement should not be interpreted as a sign that electricity supplies are at risk. [What is the Demand Flexibility Service and how can I save £100 off my energy bill if I sign up?](https://news.sky.com/story/what-is-the-demand-flexibility-service-and-how-can-i-save-100-off-my-energy-bills-if-i-sign-up-12760057) [Check the weather forecast where you are](https://news.sky.com/weather)

The grid operator said it would call the second ever live run of a scheme which pays businesses and households to turn off some appliances for an hour or two.

But they were kept on standby this winter in a deal struck with [Government](/topic/government) amid the ongoing energy crisis. [EDF](/topic/edf), had been meant to permanently close as [Britain](/topic/britain) phased out coal. Separately, the ESO also said on Monday that three coal power plants had been asked to warm up in case they were needed in case supplies were tight on Tuesday. Last time it was cancelled before it had time to take place but on Monday the service proceeded as scheduled. There have been several test runs in the past, but Monday was the first time that the Demand Flexibility Service was used to ensure that the grid is balanced. The system is set up to ensure that no more electricity is being taken out than is being put in at any given minute.

Britain's National Grid's 2-gigawatt power link with France, the IFA1 interconnector, will carry out system tests between Jan. 24 and Jan.

[(NG.L)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/NG.L) 2-gigawatt power link with France, the IFA1 interconnector, will carry out system tests between Jan. Jan 23 (Reuters) - This Jan. The National Grid has five operational interconnectors – two in France (IFA1 and IFA2), one to the Netherlands (BritNed), another one in Belgium (Nemo Link) and one to Norway (North Sea Link).

Discounts for households to use less electricity at peak times will be offered again later as part of a scheme to avoid blackouts.

How much is passed on to consumers will depend on the supplier. You can also get in touch in the following ways: [The scheme](https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility) ran for the first time on Monday from 17:00 to 18:00 GMT. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. You'll get a notification that it starts today. "E.ON have told me that if I hit my target of 20% reduction... [owners of coal-fired generators to extend their use](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-62077711) due to fears over the security of energy supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, in general households involved in the scheme can expect to save between £2 and £20 off their energy depending on their usage. I could earn around 5p," she told the BBC. [is one of the 26 that has signed up to the scheme](https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility/approved-provider-list). National Grid said savings can range from a few pounds to as much as £20 depending on the amount of energy used. [Demand Flexibility Service](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64372264) will be offered for a second time to eligible households between 16:30 and 18:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Over 25 major energy suppliers have already signed up, including British Gas, EDF, Octopus Energy and EON. woman's hand loading dirty laundry in a white washing ...

Created to help you stay snug and cosy, it is also supersized and cleverly transforms into a cushion once you've finished wearing it. We see this as a world leading step forward into a space where we can only grow and drive forward towards Net Zero". "We have taken this decision as we currently see a similar operational picture to the one available on Sunday. To take part in the scheme, you need to have a smart meter and sign up through your supplier. We see this as a growing market. "Our forecasts show electricity supply margins are expected to be tighter than normal on Monday evening," an ESO spokesperson told The Mirror.