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Tim_OVO
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June 30, 2023
F.A.Q.

Power Move Frequently Asked Questions

  • June 30, 2023
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Power Move Frequently Asked Questions

Updated on 16/01/26 by Abby_OVO​​​​​

 

Want to know more about Power Move?

 

Power Move is all about using energy in a way that's better for the planet. It doesn't mean using less. You just have to use energy at greener times of the day.

 

Because, at peak times, there's more demand for energy. So it's harder for the UK to run on renewable power alone. If people use energy at off-peak hours instead, our country shouldn’t need to rely on fossil fuels as much.

 

The more power you move, the more chances you have to win.

 

Get the chance to win prizes, just by using power at greener times of the day. A year’s free energy is up for grabs every month – for at least 5 lucky winners. Sign up to Power Move to enter our prize draw.

 

Check out our website for the latest challenge information:

https://www.ovoenergy.com/power-move
 

Join Power Move today
 

Log in to Beyond to get started. Don’t have the app? Download it on iOS or Android to unlock exclusive rewards for free.

 

Prize draws for each month will always happen the following month. For example, the prize draw for April’s entries will take place in May. We’ll let you know if you’ve won in the OVO app.

 

To join, you need to pay for your energy by Direct Debit and have a smart meter set up. Check out full eligibility criteria here (see FAQ 2). 

 

We’ve made a full set of frequently asked questions with answers here. We’ve also created a page listing the Power Move terms and conditions. 

 

Is your question not covered in the FAQs? Post it below and we’ll get you an answer. 

    39 replies

    BPLightlog
    Super User
    BPLightlogSuper User
    Super User
    June 30, 2023

    Two questions to begin. 

    1. The previous challenges excluded customers with solar panels. Does this still apply?
    1. Are these challenges OVO specific or are they still tied into National Grid meaning that you can only take part in one scheme?

     

    Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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    Newcomer
    Tork
    Newcomer
    June 30, 2023

    Moving power usage is great - we do it currently with the car and the OVO smart charging scheme, but on it’s own, power move doesn’t mean power reduction (which until we’re 100% using wind etc then has to be another target) - how does this tie in with encouraging people to use less power overall (apart from the obvious answer - cost!). Bit of a challenge this one as it goes against the corporate aim of the company - to make money from supplying power to customers. :)

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    Rank 5
    GilDean
    Rank 5
    June 30, 2023

    Will the challenges be achievable this time. I gave up after the 1st month as it was just unachievable.  We did watch our energy usage and changed things but in the end no reward at all with the ever increasing rise in costs!

      BPLightlog
      Super User
      BPLightlogSuper User
      Super User
      June 30, 2023

      Moving power usage is great - we do it currently with the car and the OVO smart charging scheme, but on it’s own, power move doesn’t mean power reduction (which until we’re 100% using wind etc then has to be another target) - how does this tie in with encouraging people to use less power overall (apart from the obvious answer - cost!). Bit of a challenge this one as it goes against the corporate aim of the company - to make money from supplying power to customers. :)

      Generally using power is not the current issue, it’s using renewable power, hence the Power Move. 
      Of course, households may well want to reduce power consumption generally but from what I’ve seen over the last year or so, that seems to be happening by default due to pricing. 
      My own view is that I expect Time of Use tariffs to become the norm and that peak use will be more expensive anyway. People usually wait for a financial reason to change habit. 

      Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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        Newcomer
        AliM199
        Newcomer
        June 30, 2023

        I’m a bit puzzled as I have not managed to find anywhere on my login to my account whether there is a PowerMove option open - I was part of the recent trial, and have had a few emails, so would be grateful to know if I am missing seeing the button to click!

         

          BPLightlog
          Super User
          BPLightlogSuper User
          Super User
          June 30, 2023

          I don’t believe they have launched any of the challenges yet @AliM199 

          Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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          Newcomer
          AliM199
          Newcomer
          June 30, 2023

          Ah! Thank you - I wondered if that was the case but it’s easy to overlook the obvious on a website I’ve discovered!

           

          BPLightlog
          Super User
          BPLightlogSuper User
          Super User
          July 1, 2023

          I can see the first challenge now @AliM199 via my account. 

          Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
          Firedog
          Super User
          FiredogSuper User
          Super User
          July 1, 2023

          I can see the first challenge now … via my account. 

          Where?

          One thing missing from both this post and the FAQ is pretty basic: how to get started. It doesn’t say anywhere that I have to wait to be invited, although that seems to be the case.

           

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            BPLightlog
            Super User
            BPLightlogSuper User
            Super User
            July 1, 2023

            I can see the first challenge now … via my account. 

            Where?

            One thing missing from both this post and the FAQ is pretty basic: how to get started. It doesn’t say anywhere that I have to wait to be invited, although that seems to be the case.

             

            Via ‘Path to Zero’ …

             

            Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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