Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Households and businesses in the UK could receive free or cheaper electricity for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends. The updated Demand Flexibility Service by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) was approved by the industry regulator Ofgem and aims to prevent surplus electricity from being wasted. Customers with a smart meter will be rewarded for using appliances like washing machines and electric vehicles when demand is low.