National Grid announces return of winter flexible tariff plan

Stuart Stone
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National Grid ESO is seeking approval for plan to once again pay participating homes and businesses to shift winter energy usage outside of peak periods

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has confirmed it intends to reintroduce its Demand Flexibility Service over the coming winter, in a bid to boost UK energy security, curb carbon emissions,...

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