Demand Flexibility Service: How to get paid for switching off your electric

A woman drinking a glass of red win at a kitchen table by candlelight with all the electrics turned off

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When the National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service is rolled out, householders can get paid for limiting their power usage between peak hours.

Those signed up could potentially pocket up to £3 per kWh for turning off their electricity, or reducing their power consumption during these times. This figure may vary depending on your energy supplier.

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