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There's a scheme that gives a user a payment if they reduce their energy consumption for a short, specified period in order to reduce demand on the National Grid.
I've had my first "Challenge" for this evening.
Wednesday 30/11/2022
From 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
40% reduction
I may be offline for an hour. Going to fill a flask with boiling water beforehand and not turn the heating on, however cold it gets.
is anyone else doing this?
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Small chilli
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This is the first I’ve heard of it.
It’s a good idea.
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Broadway
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I'm interested any links VG?
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The Moneyless Chicken says:-
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I goggled and saw it's Octopus users that have this sceme running. We're on Scottish & Southern and so far no hints that they're taking it up. Sounds a good idea.
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We're with Scottish Power no mention of them joining the scheme yet.
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I can report that I have no idea how much electricity I'm using at the moment because the smart meter has a load of dashes, instead of numbers.
My laptop is on battery power, the only lights are in this room and the hall. The flask is full of boiling water.
Not really sure what I could cut down on because I don't have a tumble dryer or oven, only use the washing machine in the morning of a sunny day,
I've had a bowl of Soup of the week tonight which was heated up on the gas hob. 27 minutes to go..........
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Veggie
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That's it! Just had an email from EON to say they'll let me have my results in 72 hours. Its like being in school. 
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I'm with Scottish Power too and can't partake, but then we don't have a smart meter either.
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........and another Email asking if I want to sign up for tomorrow's Energy shift 5 - 6 pm.. Again aiming for a 40% reduction.
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