Brits can get a huge voucher to use at Amazon and John Lewis this winter.
If households use less energy during peak times, they can receive a £100 voucher as a reward.
Many won't be able to take advantage of the National Grid's scheme where five companies are offering discounts.
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The scheme, which started in November, will reward Brits with cash rebates and vouchers for consuming less energy between 4-7pm.
But many energy companies are limiting how many people can sign up.
However, energy management firm Equiwatt is offering a helping hand to those missing out.
Brits can earn rewards through the free Equiwatt app, which connects to smart meters and smart plugs, telling consumers to reduce their energy use.
The National Grid energy saving scheme, called the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), allows households who have been selected by their supplier, or who have a smart meter, to save up to £100 over this winter.
Equiwatt are offering the same £100 in potential savings with no limit to the number of households applying.
It works by linking to smart technologies in the home.
Then it sends notifications to alert Brits about energy saving events at peak times.
These events, known as "equivents", last for up to one hour.
As a result, households could be rewarded for energy and CO2 savings which can be redeemed for vouchers on Amazon, John Lewis and other big brands.
Customers can earn up to 400 points in an hour, per event, for lowering their energy usage.
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Johnson Fernandes, CEO of Equiwatt, said: "National Grid's demand flexibility service is a great initiative that offers a way for consumers to access incentives for saving energy at peak times of demand, while also helping to reduce strain on the grid.
"But many consumers will miss out on those energy savings and the financial rewards that come with them, as they either are not invited to a supplier scheme or don’t have a smart meter.
"We're delighted that, through our app, we can offer a greater number of households the opportunity to reduce their energy usage and be rewarded financially this winter."
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