That smoothing out of the daily demand curve might actually lead to significant capital savings on the part of utility companies as less need for short term hig

That smoothing out of the daily demand curve might actually lead to significant capital savings on the part of utility companies as less need for short term high power reserve. Also the resilience of the system to problems would increase. UK is providing a degree of subsidy to reduce peak demand already. Smart meters may help in future. http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/Industry-information/Electricity-transmission-operational-data/Data-Explorer/ http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/Industry-information/Electri... http://www.eunomia.co.uk/eunomia-supports-uks-first-electricity-demand-reduction-auction/ http://www.eunomia.co.uk/eunomia-supports-uks-first-electric... http://www.carbonbrief.org/how-national-grid-keeps-the-lights-on-when-a-large-power-station-catches-fire http://www.carbonbrief.org/how-national-grid-keeps-the-light...