Here's how Britain's new energy flexibility market facilitator can force order and cut bills

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The flexibility Market Facilitator has the potential to become a cornerstone of our modern energy system - but potential is not enough, writes Labour MP and ADE vice president James Naish MP

The Market Facilitator is due to go live in just over a week, putting Elexon at the centre of coordinating over 20 growing flexibility markets across the UK. This represents a significant milestone for...

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