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New Energy Scheme Offers Discounts Amid Rising Costs

4/14/2026

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  • National Energy System Operator (Neso) in Great Britain announced a new scheme to reward households that use electricity during periods of surplus, especially on weekends and bank holidays.
  • The initiative aims to balance the energy system and enhance security by promoting smart-meter discounts on electricity.
  • Labour MP Graeme Downie warned that Britons may face higher energy bills for years, with the cost of living crisis potentially lasting until 2027/28.