Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather

The scheme ran for the first time on Monday from 17:00 to 18:00 GMT. According to National Grid's electricity system operator, more than a million households and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales have signed up to take part. According to National Grid, the first thing you should do is check whether your supplier is one of the 26 that has signed up to the scheme. Customers will receive a discount if they reduce their electricity use between the times set by National Grid. National Grid said savings can range from a few pounds to as much as £20 depending on the amount of energy used. National Grid said it paid suppliers between £3 and £6 for every kilowatt hour of energy saved between 17:00 and 18:00 on Monday.

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