I'm a low user so finding it difficult to achieve Power Move target- Can't we just get rid of standing charges instead?

Hi @York21 

If you have some specific ideas, then try posting them in the "Ideas" section which ovo regularly review.

Being as specific as possible rather than general comments can help in the Ideas section 

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Hi All

Yes my standing charge is about 50% of my bill too so the £15 has nothing to do with green time use for me, like others I dont look to use my washing machine, recharge batteries etc at greener times I use them as boosters on power move days to make sure I reach the target

I’m bailing too - just checked my bill and altho I hit the targets half of it gets eaten up with VAT so whats the point of me sitting here using virtually no power for hours on end for £7. Daft - stupid...can’t be bothered and I’m a true environmentalist.

Hey @York21,

This topic may have some helpful advice:

Hi @Joy777, well done on hitting the target…though you shouldn’t pay more than 5% VAT? 
 

Although I may have misunderstood…do you mean the VAT on your monthly bill is paid for by half of your Power Move?  In which case, your Power Move payment has come in handy.  Power Move is only about the electricity side of your consumption, of course, and your £7-odd VAT bill (if I’m correct in my assumption) possibly covers your gas as well? 

It is dispiriting, seeing incentive money going out again in VAT (and those iniquitous standing charges), but every little helps.  And of course, as you say, environmentally too. 
 

It would be a shame if you bailed out now, though, when it sounds as though you’ve got Power Move cracked.  Mind you, I definitely would not advocate sitting with no power for “hours on end”! That sounds very bleak, and is not what OVO or any of us consumers would wish on anyone. 
 

Anyway, best of luck to you and all the best for the New Year…

I’m not sure why you say this. On my bill, VAT is calculated on the costs less the Power Move reward. In effect, the reward for me is £15.75, which easily pays the standing charge for electricity.

How long they will continue to calculate like this remains to be seen …

Hey @Joy777,

Regarding the VAT, can you check this? 

I'm the same.  Already a low user so can't meet the target. 

I'm a low user too, but being retired and living alone I have my usage timing well organised. Weekday mornings or late evenings are for running the dishwasher or the washing machine or the tumble dryer (no other option and it's not every week) as necessary. I batch cook on days when my other usage is otherwise low. With the exception of the fridge/freezer and the freezer in the shed all appliances are switched off at the socket unless in use. 

I'm lucky too in that my living room faces SSE which means that when the sun shines (like today) the thermostat often doesn't cut in until around 1pm, so saving on gas consumption too. 

Just received the Power Move email for December  - well pleased to see my average was 8.07%. But January is looking to be more difficult due to the cold snap, with daily readings often close to 11% and once even above the target!

Hey ho, but I'll do my best to keep below! *edited by moderator*

Yes you can Sandy I only use approx £15 in electric and £16 in charges a month and still hit the target/ There are loads of suggestions on other forum Power Move threads such as making sure you use the washing machine on challenge days but not peak hours, charging ipads and laptops outside challenge times, I also use battery powered lights during challenge period, boiling the kettle at 3.45 and not again until 7.15 -  . Scroll down below the reply box for other useful threads. Give it another go. good luck🤞