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\nDiscounts on energy bills will reportedly be offered to UK households which avoid electricity usage during peak times.\n<\/p>\n

\nThis could mean rebates for those who avoid using consumer goods such as computers and games consoles between the hours of 5pm and 8pm each evening, BBC News<\/a> wrote.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe scheme is reportedly being planned by the National Grid electricity system operator (ESO) for those with smart meters, with full details to be set out in the next two weeks after consultation with energy companies and UK regulator Ofgem.\n<\/p>\n

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Discounts on energy bills will reportedly be offered to UK households which avoid electricity usage during peak times. This could mean rebates for those who avoid using consumer goods such as computers and games consoles between the hours of 5pm and 8pm each evening, BBC News wrote. The scheme is reportedly being planned by the National Grid electricity system operator (ESO) for those with smart meters, with full details to be set out in the next two weeks after consultation with energy companies and UK regulator Ofgem. 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