British Gas customers urged not to miss out on 50% discount

British Gas customers have been urged to take up an exclusive offer that could allow them to get a 50% discount on their energy bills. The company is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Tuesday, September 16, allowing existing customer take advantage of an abundance of renewable energy.

The event, which will last between 11am and 1pm, allows customers to get half-price electricity providing they register their interest in advance. British Gas said: "They're short, one or two-hour events where you can get your electricity for half price. You can be on any tariff to take part. And by moving your electricity use to when there's likely to be lots of renewable energy around, you're saving money and helping the planet. It's a win-win!"

To claim the offer, you must be an existing British Gas customer, have a smart electricity meter and have registered your interest in advance.

British Gas said: "After each event, we'll credit half of what you spent back to your account and the payment will show up as 'PeakSave Green Flex Credit' on your next bill or online statement.

"For PeakSave Green Flex, customers will receive a credit on their account or meter related to their electricity usage, calculated by using your smart meter readings.

"The number of units of electricity used will be multiplied by 50% of your tariff rate after VAT.

"Your bill credit will normally appear on your credit electricity account within two weeks of each PeakSave Green Flex event ending, although it could occasionally take longer to credit your account.

"If you prepay for your electricity, a payment message will be applied to your meter within 10 working days of the end of the month."

For those who prepay their electricity, they added: "Your credit will be automatically added to your meter each month - normally within 10 working days after the month ends."

The offer allows people to organise to use appliances which demand sufficient power at a time when there is a surplus amount of electricity on the grid and significantly reduce the cost of doing so.

British Gas advises that appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers use the most electricity, making them ideal activities for those planning to maximise the offer.