Demand Flexibility Service

A tree and a plyon covered in snow
June 11, 2024

ESO winds down Demand Flexibility Service for coming winter

The UK's Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced changes to the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS).
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June 6, 2024

UK capacity surplus up in Early Winter Outlook, but risks and ‘tight days’ remain

National Grid ESO says Great Britain’s electricity grid is expected to have sufficient operational surplus throughout winter. This year has a de-rated margin of 5.6GW (9.4%) which is higher than last year.
SMS Home Smart Device Domestic
March 11, 2024

SMS, Oxfordshire Council receive £5.3 million for domestic flexibility

SMS and Oxfordshire County Council have received £5.3 million from the UK Government to improve smart and flexible energy in UK households.
2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.
January 19, 2024

2023/24 DFS saves 2,507MWh so far

National Grid ESO’s demand flexibility service (DFS) for 2023/24 has delivered over 2,507MWh of saved capacity across both the live and planned test events.
OVO x Heat Pump Plus
December 8, 2023

OVO DFS customers earn £463,000 in last month

OVO’s Power Move and Power Move Plus customers have collectively earned £463,000 in the past month for shifting their energy.
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November 29, 2023

First DFS event this winter takes place tonight

National Grid ESO has revealed that the first Demand Flexibility Service event of this winter will take place between 17:00 and 18:30 tonight (29 November).
1.4 million households and businesses have signed up for this winter's DFS. Image: Plexigrid.
November 16, 2023

First DFS test takes place tonight

National Grid ESO (ESO) has confirmed that the first Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) test will take place this evening (Thursday).
2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.
November 2, 2023

DFS a necessity not backup, says Association for Decentralised Energy as suppliers join for a second year

The Association ADE has said the success of the DFS renders the scheme a necessity rather than one used as “additional support.”
2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.
October 27, 2023

Ofgem approves ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service for 2023/24

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved ESO’s DFS for this coming winter with the service to be available from 30 October.
2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.
September 28, 2023

National Grid ESO ‘cautiously optimistic’ this winter with DFS expansion unveiled

National Grid ESO has released its Winter Outlook for 2023/24 detailing the reintroduction and expansion of the demand flexibility service.

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