Demand Flexibility Service

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.

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.

September 8, 2023

DFS 2023/24: what’s changing?

Following the success of the Demand Flexibility Service last year, National Grid ESO has confirmed it will return this winter – but what’s changing?

September 1, 2023

National Grid ESO to reintroduce the demand flexibility service this winter

National Grid ESO has confirmed that the hugely successful demand flexibility service (DFS) will return this winter period.

The Environment Agency has pushed back its goalpost for 100% carbon emission reduction. Image: K.Reichert (Google).

July 10, 2023

Future Energy Scenarios: ‘electricity will dominate the future’

National Grid ESO (ESO) has published its Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2023 report presenting a number of credible proposals to create a clean energy system dominated by electricity.

July 7, 2023

83% of DFS participants would take part again, says ESO

83% of the demand flexibility service (DFS) participants would take part in the initiative again, National Grid ESO has said.

The use of coal amid the heatwave has brought criticism from various industries. Image: National Grid.

June 15, 2023

ESO proposes the return of DFS next winter as coal contingency talks continue

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) proposes the return of the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) for the winter period 2023/24.

The technology is being tested as part of the government's Flexibility Innovation Programme. Image: SMS.

May 22, 2023

SMS’ Mark Hamilton on the successes of the Demand Flexibility Service trial

National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) has widely been touted as a success by reducing energy consumption around peak demand periods.

Ofgem has asked stakeholders to send responses by 29 September 2023. Image: Getty Images.

May 12, 2023

GridBeyond clients help save 190MWh of electricity throughout DFS

With the recent news that National Grid ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) saved over 3.3GWh of electricity throughout the winter period, GridBeyond confirmed its clients delivered a 190MWh demand reduction.

May 10, 2023