Understanding Consumer-Led Flexibility Opportunities: New Course

What This Means

Consumer-led flexibility is a promising avenue for UK households to gain more control over their energy use and potentially save money. As smart meters become universal and half-hourly settlement is implemented, we expect to see more innovative tariffs that reward consumers for using energy during off-peak times. This could empower bill-payers to actively participate in balancing the grid, leading to lower overall system costs and, hopefully, reduced bills. We encourage consumers to explore thes

• Consumers: Could ease pressure on household energy bills over time.
• Businesses: May lower energy overheads or open new savings for businesses.
• Energy market: Points to improving conditions in the UK energy market.