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IT FORMS PART OF BRITISH GAS’ WIDER COMMITMENT TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS REDUCE ENERGY BILLS AND USE ENERGY MORE EFFICIENTLY. 14:21, 02 Jun 2025 British Gas is set to slash electricity prices by 50
per cent tomorrow at certain times. British Gas is set to slash electricity prices by 50% on Tuesday for customers signed up to benefit from its PeakSave Green Flex events. The discounted
rate will apply between 4pm and 6pm on June 3. Households must be British Gas customers with a smart electricity meter to be eligible for the half-price savings. Customers must also register
for the PeakSave scheme to take part. New customers can book a free smart meter with half-hourly data and join the scheme online. First launched in 2023, PeakSave has already helped
customers save a combined total of nearly £25 million and 1606 tonnes of carbon emissions. It forms part of British Gas’ wider commitment to help households reduce energy bills and use
energy more efficiently. READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS COULD BE SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY The scheme rewards customers for shifting electricity usage to times when demand is lower or when
more renewable energy is available on the grid. Customers taking part in the PeakSave scheme have collectively shifted 28,619MWH so far. Article continues below PeakSave customers can rely
on half-price every Sunday as well as bonus Green Flex events which offer 2 hours of half-price electricity when its windy or sunny and lots of renewable energy is available. Whether hosting
friends and family, or catching up on household tasks over the bank holiday weekend, participating customers can benefit from reduced electricity costs while also supporting a more
sustainable energy system. Catherine O’Kelly, Managing Director of British Gas, said in a previous update for customers: "We’re proud to have supported a million customers through the
PeakSave scheme, helping them make simple yet impactful changes to how they use energy. Article continues below "By shifting energy usage to lower-demand periods, households can not
only reduce their bills but also support a more flexible, greener energy future."