Power Move Plus - Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about Power Move Plus?
Take part in Power Move Plus events and earn even more rewards for shifting electricity to greener times of the day.
What is Power Move Plus?
This winter, OVO is offering customers even more chances to save. We’re taking part in the Electricity Systems Operator (ESO)’s Demand Flexibility Service to help customers reduce their bills this winter and reduce demand on the grid at peak times.
How does Power Move Plus work?
Power Move Plus is a series of events where you can earn credit towards your energy bill by moving your electricity usage out of times when there is the highest demand on the UK’s electricity grid (usually weekdays between 4-7pm).
For each Power Move Plus event we’ll email you to let you know:
- the times when there is the highest demand for electricity. You’ll need to shift your electricity usage out of these times.
- your personal electricity use target for that period. You’ll need to use less electricity than this during the event.
How will I earn credit with Power Move Plus?
We’ll reward you with energy credit for every kWh of electricity usage you shift below your target. The amount you can earn will vary per event and you’ll be told what the value of each kWh is in your email before you opt in. You’ll need to opt in to each event.
If a Power Move Plus event and a Power Move event take place at the same time then, you’ll be eligible for credit for both Power Move and Power Move Plus.
Remember - if you’re already shifting your electricity usage out of 4-7pm as part of Power Move, you’ll earn more by also opting in to Power Move Plus.
How much reward will I receive?
The amount of the reward you’ll receive will depend on the level of demand on the grid and how much non-essential electricity you can shift. You can opt in to as many events as you want to.
If you don’t reduce your usage below your target then you won’t receive a reward for that event, even if you’ve opted in to it.
Each month the bill credits you receive through these rewards will vary depending on:
- The number of Power Move Plus events you’ve opted in to
- The reward value of the events you’ve opted in to
- If you’ve reduced your electricity usage below your target
For example: We’re offering £2.40 per kWh of electricity shifted. If you have a personal target of 3kWh and reduce your usage to 2kWh, you’ve shifted 1kWh you’ll make a saving of £2.40 for that event.
How can I get involved?
We’ll invite eligible customers this winter to sign up to Power Move Plus - keep an eye on your emails.
To be eligible, you’ll need to have a smart meter, be a pay monthly or on demand customer and, opt in to half hourly meter reads and email marketing consent. You can update your meter read or marketing preference via your online account. Terms apply to Power Move Plus- see here for details. Please note that our Power Move Plus events are available to limited numbers of customers at the moment and are available on a first come, first served basis but we’re working to open the events up to more customers.
Do I need to opt in to each event?
You can choose which events to opt in to. Sometimes it might not be possible to shift your usage to meet your target. If that’s the case then you don’t need to take part in that event. If you do want to take part, then you’ll need to opt in to each individual event.
If you don’t opt in you won’t receive a reward for that event even if you hit your personal target.
How do I shift my energy usage to hit the target?
The best way to shift your electricity usage is to use power-intensive appliances, like washing machines and dishwashers outside of event times. Power Move Plus is all about using your electricity usage at different times - so your overall usage shouldn’t change. You’ll earn bill credit based on how much electricity you managed to shift.
It’s a great way to rely less on fossil fuels – while reducing your energy bills. And if we all make small changes to our energy use together, we’ll make a bigger difference to our collective carbon footprint. A big step on the Path to Zero!
How does Power Move Plus work with Power Move?
We’re offering customers even more chances to be rewarded. You can take part in both Power Move and Power Move Plus to supercharge your savings this winter.
With Power Move, we challenge you to shift your non-essential electricity use to times when the grid is greenest. We set new challenges with different monthly targets every three months, and at the end we reward you with energy credit for hitting the target.
Power Move Plus offers you even more chances to be rewarded, with shorter, one off events. You’ll receive a personal target with each Power Move Plus event and be rewarded based on how much electricity you shift below the target.
Why am I being rewarded for shifting my usage out of a high price time period?
When everyone’s using power, and demand on the UK’s energy grid is high, there’s less renewable power (such as solar or wind) to go around. This means dirty fossil fuel generators need to be switched on to fill the gap to keep the lights on in the UK.
By shifting your non-essential electricity use away from peak times, you’re reducing the demand on the grid and our dependence on fossil fuels. You’ll be using electricity at times where the grid is likely to be greener.
Want to find out more? Head over to our website for Frequently Asked Questions
We want to hear from you!
We’d love to hear from those that are taking part in Power Move Plus. Leave a comment below to tell us if you’re part of the scheme. What approach will you take to hit the target?
Thanks,
The OVO team
