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Rank 1
July 7, 2025

Do people feel like changes to Power Move have demotivated some of us?

  • July 7, 2025
  • 27 replies
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Changes to this with the draw may have demotivated some of us. Initially we got significant credit awards. Since the new draw I have won £2 only on a few occasions and on three others got zero even with use of around 5%. Should I just pull out or not bother to try to limit use during the specified window?

27 replies

Rank 2
July 7, 2025

I've only missed out on £2 once.

I don't limit my usage now as im a low user anyway.  

So I stay with it and if I get £2 bonus and if I don't so be it.

 

Rank 2
July 7, 2025

It’s up to you what you think you should do it’s a bit hard for me to me as l work funny hours. l try to do things like washing at a later time if l can. and ironing different times as well.

Rank 2
July 7, 2025

Its worth staying with Power Move as there no chance to lose, just to gain if you are able to reduce energy during the allowcated time window. Over time of course the criterea has changed and become more tough to meet but its still worth if for any saving made. Hope you are able to achieve a few more bonuses!

Newcomer
July 7, 2025

I have managed to achieve the £10 credit for using less than 2% during peak periods up until this month. Now that has unfortunately finished and although I have also won £2 each month except for one it isn’t really a worthwhile incentive. Waiting to see how interesting the new power move flex will be.

Deanna Troi
Newcomer
Newcomer
July 7, 2025

For me it is about using energy at off peak times for ethical reasons.  The financial gain is a bonus as much as an incentive. Often look at the app to see how if it is green time. If red I will think twice before using energy.

Rank 5
July 7, 2025

Fully agree with David, you are getting something for nothing. I have also only got £2 once in spite of being told I was in the top few percent. I must admit though that it has diminished my enthusiasm. 

Rank 9
July 7, 2025

I don’t take part in Power Move so it’s not really my concern but if everyone pulled out they might change back to the old rewards 😁

Newcomer
July 7, 2025

I do find it difficult to get my peak time percentage low as I work a rarity these days, Monday to Friday till 5pm, unless I am going to wait until after 7pm to eat or for a hot drink. I batch cook to heat in the microwave and leave things like washing up and others things until after 7pm. It does encroach on my relaxation time though. Ironically I won £2 with 2 entries and nothing the following month with 7 (I was away part of that month so got off to a good start). Although I try not to let it demotivate me, I do wonder whether it is worth the sacrifices I make to my free time. I have also just started studying for a new qualification and find the hour after I get in from work to be my most productive. At the moment I am using it to learn Legislation and that sort of thing but will soon need to start writing reports and exam entries using the laptop at that time so it will be near impossible to make the percentage and study at my optimum times.

Newcomer
July 7, 2025

I have to say I’m not as enthusiastic as I was. I’ve managed to get £2 once. Last month I didn’t even manage to reach the draw as it said it didn’t have the appropriate info

EssyC
Rank 2
Rank 2
July 7, 2025

The only reason I’m sticking with it is the chance to win a years supply of energy. I’ve signed up for the new power move flex, and I’ll see how that goes.