British Gas, Octopus Energy, SSE, and E.ON to pay customers to do washing at night

The National Grid estimates that with enough participation, this scheme would free up a further 2 GW of electricity, which is enough to power about 600,000 homes in the UK.

Which energy suppliers are taking part?

Octopus Energy, who piloted the National Grid scheme earlier this year, was the first supplier to officially sign up to the new initiative, and is expected to pay customers an average £4 during peak times as part of its Saving Sessions service.

British Gas has announced that households will have to reduce their electricity use by around 30 percent between 4pm and 7pm.

E.On Next said it has started writing to its customers this week, inviting them to sign up for the scheme. They estimated that households would be paid about £3 per kWh, which would be given in credit to their energy account. 

OVO Energy, which owns SSE, has announced a similar scheme, although this is separate to National Grid’s plan. OVO customers are set to receive £20 each month if they cut their energy usage by 12.5 percent between 4pm and 7pm.

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1693940/energy-crisis-british-gas-octopus-national-grid-scheme-100-blackout-demand-flexibility