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

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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

As many as a million households across the UK with smart meters will be paid by National Grid ESO to use less electricity this evening between 17.00 and 18.00 as part of its Demand Flexibility Service....

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