There are different types of Energy Events, Flexibility and Peak Events;
- A flexibility event occurs in two scenarios in which we may ask you to be flexible with how and when you use your electricity:
- When there is surplus renewable electricity generation, we may encourage you to take advantage of the available renewable energy as it may be less expensive and less carbon intensive at this time.
- When there is less renewable energy generation available, this is a good time to take control of your electricity usage by avoiding electricity-heavy appliances such as your tumble dryer, dishwasher and iron.
- A Peak event is when there are lots of people using electricity at the same time and there is not enough renewable energy generation to supply electricity demand. This means that during peak events electricity is more expensive, more carbon intensive, and it may be less secure.
