BRITS will be offered cash to reduce their energy consumption tomorrow as part of a National Grid scheme.
The first Live Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will take place between 5pm and 6.30pm.
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Households who are eligible will be offered cash and other incentives to reduce their energy.
The scheme is aimed at preventing total blackouts during the colder weather by reducing pressure on the network.
A spokesperson for the National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) said: “Our forecasts show electricity supply margins are expected to be tighter than normal on Wednesday evening.
“It does not mean electricity supplies are at risk and people should not be worried.
“These are precautionary measures to maintain the buffer of spare capacity we need.”
So far 1.4million businesses and households and 37 energy suppliers have signed up to take part in the scheme.
It comes after just under £11million was paid out last year for those taking part.
Families don’t have to switch off lights during a DFS period but are instead urged to switch off appliances such as washing machines.
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