National Grid

In order to take part, you’ll need to have a smart meter installed and your energy supplier must be signed up.

Millions will be paid to cut energy to avoid blackouts in winter 2023

We review portable power station Delta 2 - will it help in a power outage?

We review portable power station Delta 2 - will it help in a blackout?

British Gas customers will be able to save money over five hours on Sunday 30 April (image: Adobe)

British Gas customers to get half-price energy on Sunday - here’s why

UK households will be able to get paid for saving electricity on Tuesday (image: Adobe)

Explainer National Grid Demand Flexibility Service ‘not scheduled’ despite

The Demand Flexibility Service will see UK households paid for using electricity during off-peak hours (Composite: Mark Hall)

Explainer National Grid money-back energy scheme goes live as cold snap bites

The Demand Flexibility Service rewards households for reducing energy use at peak-times (Photo: Adobe)

National Grid to pay households to cut power use for second day

The National Grid ESO is running a live event of its Demand Flexibility Service on Monday. Credit: Mark Hall

National Grid to pay households to use less electricity from today

Households will be paid if they avoid using electricity during peak demand (Photo: Adobe)

What is National Grid’s energy saving scheme? How much can I save

National Grid launched emergency ‘contingency’ plans as freezing temperatures heap pressure on the network and prompt energy demand to soar across the country. Credit: Getty Images

National Grid launches ‘contingency’ plan amid supply fears

Martin Lewis has shared a handy cost-cutting tip for drying clothes in the winter (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis’ 7p tip to dry clothes without running the heating

British Gas will pay customers for reducing their energy use during specific times (Photo: Adobe)

British Gas customers to be paid to use less electricity this winter

Customers could earn up to £100 over the course of a new trial (Photo: Adobe)

OVO customers could earn £100 by cutting energy use this winter

Concerns are growing over Britain’s electricity supply as National Grid issues and then cancels two separate alerts. Credit: Getty Images

National Grid issues energy supply alert as blackout concerns grow

Funding for loft insulation grants could be coming as soon as April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Government to launch Eco+ insulation grants scheme from spring 2023

The UK could be on course for power cuts this winter (image: AFP/Getty Images)

National Grid blackout warning: why power cuts alert was cancelled

National Grid has warned the UK could experience nationwide blackouts this winter. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Explainer What would happen in a nationwide blackout - according to an expert

Martin Lewis has urged people to stop using their washing machines during a three-hour window in the day (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis urges against using washing machines at specific times

Smart meters can save you money and work out how to improve your energy efficiency (image: AFP/Getty Images)

How to get a smart meter - what it could do to your energy bills

Potential energy blackouts this winter are “frightening” and “clarity” is needed from the government, two parent carers of disabled people have said

Winter power blackouts would be devastating for disabled people