Using Grid Flexibility and Home Batteries to Reduce Fuel Poverty

E.ON is testing flexibility models to lower energy bills and reduce the need for expensive grid infrastructure upgrades. By deploying home batteries in vulnerable households, the program shifts energy use to off-peak hours and lowers monthly costs. This approach, termed Firm Flexibility, removes the upfront cost barrier for low-income families. It allows the network to manage peak demand more effectively, potentially saving billions in system costs while providing direct financial relief to social housing residents.