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British Gas will pay customers to use washing machines at night

The scheme comes after the National Grid warned of potential planned blackouts this winter

Liverpool Echo

British Gas confirms it will pay customers to use washing machines at night

It's the latest energy company to say it will reward customers for using electricity during off-peak times.

Daily Record

British Gas will pay customers to use washing machines at night through new scheme

British Gas has become the latest major energy supplier to announce a scheme where customers will be paid to avoid using appliances during peak times this winter

Daily Mirror

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Ovo revives interest in buying nationalised energy supplier Bulb

Gas and electricity company that pulled out of auction for Bulb last year could gazump bid by Octopus

The Guardian - UK

National Grid to pay households more to use off-peak power

Homes with smart meters to be paid £3 per KW hour to boost use at night and take strain off power grid

The Guardian - UK

'My energy bill has gone up to £738 a month due to an error with the meter'

Mike Davies from Aberdare was surprised to say the least when his energy supplier emailed him to say his bill would be going up six-fold

Wales Online

Two energy firms first to give £100 back to customers this winter

Ovo and Octopus billpayers with smart meters can get money back for using power outside peak hours from next month

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Ovo Energy owes me more than £2,000 for my solar power

Since the supplier took over managing payments for my panels’ excess energy, there have been a string of delays

The Guardian - UK

Peak energy times explained as money-back schemes announced

The National Grid, OVO and Octopus Energy are running schemes that will see UK households getting paid for using energy during off-peak hours.

Daily Record

Energy firm 'sneaked into East Lothian mum's home' in row over unpaid bill

The move by SSE has prompted concern that thousands of other struggling customers could suffer the same fate as living costs soar.

Edinburgh Live

Energy firm SSE sneaked into Scots gran's house and installed electricity meter in row over bill

Representatives from SSE went into the house and replaced the meter with a more expensive prepayment one, despite the customer having agreed a payment plan.

Daily Record

Perth pensioner baffled by needless hurdles in way of staying warm without surprise bills

One senior citizen from Perth is at her wit's end with managing the task of monitoring energy usage at a time when every penny counts.

Daily Record

OVO to give customers money for cutting back on energy usage this winter

Energy company OVO will give its customers up to £100 this winter to consume less energy during peak hours of the day as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen

Edinburgh Live

Ovo and Octopus energy customers could get £100 for using power at off-peak times

Customers of Ovo and Octopus with smart meters can get money back for using energy outside peak hours, as part of new schemes meant to help cut the risk of blackouts this winter

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Pensioner too scared to turn on gas heating due to cost curls up with dog to stay warm

Lyn Joseph, 76, of Perth, Scotland, suffers from the respiratory condition COPD and relies on a small portable heater and her Yorkshire Terrier to keep warm as she fears turning her gas on

Daily Record

Scots OAP too scared to turn on gas heating curls up with dog to stay warm

Lyn Joseph, 76, spent cold days huddled around a portable heater in her flat, afraid to use central heating in case she was left with sky-high bills.

Daily Record

OVO to pay customers for reducing energy use during peak hours

The trial is called Power Move and will run from November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

Wales Online

Get paid to do your washing at night in move to stop blackouts

Those who use their washing machines or charge their cars as night can earn money back on their bills

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Nottingham Post

OVO Energy to pay customers not to use energy between 4pm and 7pm

The average household uses 19% of their daily total usage during these hours

Wales Online

OVO is to pay customers not to use energy between 4pm and 7pm

The average household uses 19% of their daily total usage during these hours

Chronicle Live

The help you can get from your energy company if you can't pay your bills

Here is a round-up of the support main energy companies are offering to people struggling to pay their bills, including British Gas, Bulb, E.on, EDF, Octopus and Shell Energy

Wales Online

The support you can get from each energy company if you’re struggling to pay the bills

A number of companies have dedicated hardship funds you can apply for

Edinburgh Live

EDF, British Gas: Martin Lewis explains what to do if you can't submit your energy meter reading

British Gas, SSE, OVO, Octopus Energy and more have issued an update to customers as Martin Lewis urges people not to panic if they can't submit their meter readings.

Edinburgh Live

OVO Energy issues update over refund emails to customers amid 'confusion'

Ovo Energy has issued an important update as people received emails regarding a refund. This comes just days before energy rates are set to rise with the average yearly household bill hitting £2,500.

Manchester Evening News

Only one energy firm provides adequate support to customers struggling with bills, Ofgem says

A study by Ofgem revealed British Gas was the only supplier with no issues in how they support struggling customers

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