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Elaine128
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January 5, 2018
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Can I switch to OVO and go from Economy 7 to a single rate meter and tariff?

  • January 5, 2018
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After endless problems with Scottish Power I'm looking to switch and am really interested in OVO (I've been a previous customer and should never have left!). However I currently have a twin rate meter (Economy 7) and would like to move to a single rate. My current meter shows the single rate as well as the two E7 rates. Am I able to join OVO and use the single rate reading or submit the two rates? And if not I understand I would need a meter change. Do OVO charge for this and if so how much?

Thank you for your help.

Best answer by Nancy_OVO

Updated on 09/07/25 by Ben_OVO


Great to hear you’re thinking of switching back to OVO and considering the possibility of changing from a dual rate to a single rate plan, this can make all the difference if you’re not using the cheaper night rate enough to make a dual--rate plan cost-effective. 

 

Firstly it’s worth mentioning that if you’ve currently got a dual rate or Economy 7 meter installed you would need to make this clear when you apply to switch. In this case, you’d be best off contacting our Support Team to get a quote. They’ll be able to assess your annual usage against our economy 7 and single rate plans to see which one will save you the most money. To do this, they’ll need your average annual usage figures. You’ll be able to ask your current supplier for these.

 

If we sign you up to a single rate plan, we’ll actually take both peak and off-peak readings, but will bill all of this usage on the same rate.

 

Changing from economy 7 to single rate is possible but, unfortunately, we don't currently have the functionality to change Smart Meters from Single Rate to Economy 7. 

 

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johnr64
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johnr64
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March 18, 2025

Hi,

   Sorry i can`t answer that question, just for a comparison, I`m on a two year fix that ends April 2026, my unit rate is 0.2373 Per KWH and the standing charge is 0.5598p Per day,

I guess we are on a similar tariff 🤔.

I`m fortunate and have a Valiant ASHP and able to take advantage of the “OVO Air Source+” Tariff of 15p per KWH 😊.

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costeek
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March 18, 2025

It sounds like you referring to the Economy7 tariff. Have you recently switched to smart meter? 

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Abby_OVO
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March 19, 2025

Hi ​@Helium 

 

As costeek has already mentioned, it does sound like it’s an Economy 7 tariff, on the same rates. This is possible, are you expecting it to be otherwise? As in a higher day rate with cheaper night rate? 

 

Although we're unable to physically change the functionality of meters right now. We can offer an Economy 7 to Single Rate plan! This means you’ll be paying the same rate for each register. The following topic may also be helpful:

 

 

It’ll be best to get in touch with the Support Team so they can check the tariff details and amend your tariff if needed. We don’t have access to accounts at the Forum to see exactly what’s going on.

 

Let us know how you get on.

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