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Please can we have some more information about the calculation of how much power is shifted? How is the comparison base line normal usage calculated? Is it averaged over some period of time, etc.

How will this work with EV Charge Anytime? Will the charger handle the power shift and would that be included in the calculation of power shifted compared to average usage?

As far as I’m aware, Charge Anytime will try to avoid running a charge during Power Down event and will try to maximise charging during a Power Up event, in order to help you achieve the goals. Any power used/saved as a result WILL count towards Power Move Flex goals.

This integration is automatic - you don’t need to do anything special to make it work.

This ^^

I received the below from OVO, but it makes no reference to my baseline/target and how the calcs are performed… For example, if they think I’m only using 1/10th of a kWh over this period, is my max rewards 5pence for having everything off. The power move events had a target/ baseline.  

Hey @supercitybity @unknownuser01,

Thank you for your feedback & questions. 

I’ve forwarded them on to the team & will get back to you with an update 😊

Hey @supercitybity @unknownuser01,

For Power Down events, we calculate your baseline using ESO’s methodology: For working days (Mon - Fri excluding bank holidays) – your baseline is calculated using the half hourly electricity usage data taken from your smart meter over the last 10 working days before an event. Days where there’s been a Power Move or Power Move Plus event won’t count towards the target. You must have at least 5 working days worth of data for a target to be calculated.

For non-working days (Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays) – your baseline is calculated using the half hourly electricity usage data taken from your smart meter over the last 4 non-working days. Days where there’s been a Power Move or Power Move Plus won’t count towards the target. You must have at least 4 non-working days worth of data for a target to be calculated. For Power Up events, there will be a zero baseline on consumption.

For Charge Anytime, we will automatically control the charger in line with the events. Charge Anytime already does this, and charges when the grid is greenest, so there's effectively no change to the method of charging we just won't charge the vehicle in a Power Down event, and may charge it in a Power Up event, which they'd be rewarded for.

^^ Thank you. As my average values over the day are greatly skewed as I have solar, the the baseline will be off as well. I don’t think this makes sense for me, unless its using more power and in this case I probably can by cooking. 

That’s really helpful feedback @supercitybity, I’m going to pass that on to the team so they can make improvements, we want power move flex to be more accessible to different groups of customers. 

I have had an email to say Power Move Flex 2 is starting from the 7th October and I am on the waiting list. I have had no notifications of any Power up or down events yet.

In addition I have been selected for the control group so I am assuming I should get event notifications. 

Have any events taken place yet? Maybe not!

Hey @Sparky64 

So sorry you never got a response to your question.

From September we started inviting eligible customers to the next series of Power Up events (when there’s low demand on the grid) and Power Down events (when there’s high demand on the grid). Like last time, you’ll earn credit for every kWh of electricity you shift above or below your normal use.

For more information on the next series of Power Move Flex, please visit Power Move Flex or view our updated FAQs. You can also read more about this on our dedicated topic:

Sorry again for such a delay in an answer here, hopefully this helps.