EDF Energy is offering its customers an opportunity to earn up to 16 hours of free electricity through a new incentive called the Sunday Saver scheme. This initiative aims to help households optimise their energy consumption by shifting usage away from peak hours, ultimately reducing pressure on the National Grid and offering potential savings on electricity bills.
As reported by Daily Record, the Sunday Saver challenge operates on a monthly basis, with new challenges starting on the first Monday of each month. To take part, customers must sign up through the EDF Energy Hub before the registration deadline.
How the Scheme Works
Customers can earn free electricity based on the percentage by which they reduce their electricity usage from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and midnight. The amount of free electricity awarded depends on the level of reduction:
- 5% to 19.9% reduction: 4 hours of free electricity (8 am – 12 pm)
- 20% to 34.9% reduction: 8 hours of free electricity (8 am – 4 pm)
- 35% to 49.9% reduction: 12 hours of free electricity (8 am – 8 pm)
- 50% or more reduction: 16 hours of free electricity (8 am – midnight)
There are also restrictions on when the free electricity can be used, depending on how much was saved. The scheme is intended to reward energy-conscious households while shifting demand away from peak hours.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for the scheme, customers must be residential EDF customers living in England, Scotland, or Wales, aged 18 or over.
They must have a smart electricity meter that transmits readings every 30 minutes and must not be enrolled in the Beat the Peak+ challenge. Additionally, they need to have an electricity supply point (MPAN) and a tariff with one or two electricity rates.
EDF also requires customers to provide their mobile number for communication about the scheme and ensure that enough electricity meter readings have been sent through their smart meter in the lead-up to the challenge.
Potential Savings and Environmental Impact
By shifting electricity use to non-peak hours, customers can lower their energy bills while also contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions. The scheme aligns with broader efforts to balance electricity demand and promote sustainable energy consumption.
Rich Hughes, Director of Retail at EDF, highlighted the benefits of the initiative, stating:
With energy prices rising, we know many household budgets are stretched. This initiative allows customers to save money while reducing their carbon footprint.
The Sunday Saver scheme also aims to ease pressure on the National Grid, particularly during peak periods when electricity demand is highest.
