Brits are being paid to cut power use, as cold snap threatens supply
Publishing timestamp: 2023-01-24 09:13:56
Summary
More than million British households and businesses are being offered cash incentives to cut their energy consumption during peak times to ensure supply. National Grid ESO, which has overall responsibility for managing Britain's electricity supply, said public should not worry about blackouts. The government is also providing 400 discount to all households on their energy bills and compensating suppliers in order to cap maximum amount they can charge households.
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