Want to know more about Power Move Flex?
Updated on 15/01/26 by Abby_OVO
Over the 18 months, Power Move Flex (as part of CrowdFlex) has shifted 864,700 kWh's and paid out over £1.02 million in bill credits.
We've had over 100,000 customers take part over the 3 trials in which Power Move Flex helped match the demand to the power being generated. So homed used cleaner, greener energy.
The trials were aimed at understanding how households can contribute to a greener electricity grid. The learnings we gathered from being part of these trials will be essential for the Electricity System Operator to plan for the future of the electricity grid, and how our customers can play a role in this.
Together we've been making energy better for people and the planet.
There are currently no active trials. More information on Power Move can be found here:
Power Move Flex is a series of events that can earn you credit when you shift your energy use to greener times of the day.
It’s all part of the CrowdFlex project, sponsored by energy regulator OFGEM and electricity grid operator ESO.
Working with industry leaders, the goal is to manage the demand on the grid – and change the future of energy.
How does Power Move Flex work?
At peak times of the day, like around 7pm, there are high levels of demand on the energy grid. By nature, renewable energy sources like wind and solar power can be unpredictable. So this demand on the grid doesn’t always match how much renewable power is being generated. And when there’s not enough to go around, dirtier, carbon-heavy fossil fuel gets used to fill the gap.
Power Move Flex helps match the demand to the power being generated. So your home uses cleaner, greener energy. The aim is to shift your electricity activities into certain time slots – not to use more than normal.
Can I take part?
Power Move Flex is open to eligible OVO pay monthly customers. You’ll also need to have a smart meter set to half hourly smart meter readings. You can update your meter readings via your online account.
We’ve been inviting eligible customers to sign up via email and we’ll let you know if you’ve successfully joined. Unfortunately there are limited spaces and we can’t guarantee a space.
We’ll also randomly select a "control group" who won’t take part in any events. This means there’s a chance you won’t be rewarded. To find out more see our FAQs below.
Terms and conditions apply. Please read them here.
See here for Frequently Asked Questions for trial one on the CrowdFlex project.
Want to find out more? You can head to our website for more information on Power Move Flex.
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