Power Move: OVO launches customer energy saving incentive scheme

Michael Holder
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OVO formally launches new scheme, as reports suggest British Gas is preparing similar time of use incentives in a bid to boost grid security

OVO has today kicked off its trial scheme to encourage customers to reduce the strain on the power grid during peak times of demand this winter by offering payments for those households that reduce energy...

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