National Grid ESO - Getting paid to to use less electricity during peak hours.

[JamesM]

Did anyone sign up for this? Seems like they are starting to put this into action as of today / tomorrow due to the cold snaps:

National Grid ESO ignites Demand Flexibility Service in response to latest cold snap

The grid operator is today activating its scheme to pay participating households to reduce energy consumption during peak hours

www.businessgreen.com

 

[Alb73]

You can sign up to Equiwatt and they do the same thing, more frequently plus other scheme as well; I’ve earned several hundred from them over the last 18 months or so!

You get £10 for signing up and participating in your first event, which could be tomorrow ..

Equiwatt - Earn £ For Saving Energy!

Get paid to turn of your appliances at peak times.

www.thepennypincher.co.uk

 

[Mojosdaysx]

I signed up via Octopus and over 3 sessions I've earnt a modest amount for cutting back. I'm a very low user.