National Grid cancels plans to start emergency winter scheme
by Alex Lawson Energy correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#668Y2)
Operator had indicated it could ask consumers to start using demand flexibility service on Tuesday
The UK electricity network operator has cancelled plans to activate its emergency winter plan on Tuesday after steps were taken to allay concerns over power supplies.
National Grid indicated on Monday morning it could issue the requirement for consumers to start using its new demand flexibility service, which rewards businesses and households that shift their power usage away from times of peak demand.
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