UK Extends Power Saving Incentives But Is Playing Down Risk Of Blackouts

National Grid has extended plans for households to be offered discounts for cutting their energy usage – activating its demand flexibility service for a second day in a row. Customers with smart meters will be eligible for reductions in their energy bills if they save energy between 4.30pm and 6pm when demand is at its peak. National Grid’s electricity system operator (NGESO) argued the scheme was part of “cautious measures” to ensure the UK has “adequate operational reserves tomorrow,” but played down the possibility…