Re:Your system: A summary (Score 1)

But we already have this kind of load-shedding system in Britain... or more precisely, I guess, the opposite system. Large businesses (heavy users) can get a cheaper electricity rate if they agree to be cut off "first" in the event of grid problems... thus if the grid operators decide they need to shed load, they have consumers who volunteer to get cut off and prevent anything worse happening to the system. I don't know what if any notice the grid gives to these companies of a power outage, or what kind of discount they get... Obviously if big users sign up for this kind of thing it's far easier to disconnect one steel-works than to disconnect thousands of domestic customers... so your average consumer doesn't even need to be aware of this kind of issue...