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October 31, 2023
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Power Move Plus v Power Move- Opt in?

  • October 31, 2023
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Apparently, you have to be invited to join PMP but then have to opt in to each event. 

 

Not sure why Ovo need three separate schemes (inc. Shift and Save) with three separate sign ups, forum groups etc.. Can't you make life a bit simpler for us please with just one sign up, auto-enrol for each event with the option to opt out and just one forum group! 

    Best answer by Jeffus

    Hi @Simon 1402 

    The Power Move scheme is specific to ovo so ovo are free to decide on the rules for the scheme.

    The Power Move Plus scheme is OVOs version of an industry wide scheme, so OVO have to abide by the scheme rules. https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility-service-dfs

    You don't have to sign up to Power Move  Plus to take part in the Demand Flexibility Service. There are more generous ways if money is important. OVO keep 20% of what you earn. Uswitch for example pass on 100%

    https://www.uswitch.com/mobile-app/

    It obviously depends on whether you want the complexity of signing up via uswitch for the scheme. 

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    BPLightlog
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    BPLightlogSuper User
    Super User
    October 31, 2023

    I know that some of the ‘opt-in’ need is from National Grid @Simon 1402 

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    Emmanuelle_OVO
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    Emmanuelle_OVO
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    November 1, 2023

    Hey @Simon 1402,

     

    You make a good point.

     

    Shift and Save was a trial, as was Power Move initially. Power Move then became available to all OVO customers who meet the eligibility criteria. 

     

    Initially Power Move was opt in, it is now auto-enrolled. Power Move Plus for the time being is opt in, and we’ll invite eligible customers.

     

    These schemes are new to the industry and OVO, and are being adapted and improved. It may be that in the future there is just one consolidated, auto-enrolled grid balancing scheme! 

     

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      Jeffus
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      JeffusSolved
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      November 1, 2023

      Hi @Simon 1402 

      The Power Move scheme is specific to ovo so ovo are free to decide on the rules for the scheme.

      The Power Move Plus scheme is OVOs version of an industry wide scheme, so OVO have to abide by the scheme rules. https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility-service-dfs

      You don't have to sign up to Power Move  Plus to take part in the Demand Flexibility Service. There are more generous ways if money is important. OVO keep 20% of what you earn. Uswitch for example pass on 100%

      https://www.uswitch.com/mobile-app/

      It obviously depends on whether you want the complexity of signing up via uswitch for the scheme. 

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        Anonymous
        November 1, 2023

        Thanks @Emmanuelle_OVO . Can you get me an invitation? 😁

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        Anonymous
        November 1, 2023

        Thanks @Jeffus . I had no idea that somebody other than your energy provider could offer this. Will look into it...

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          Vickiplum
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          December 19, 2023

          I am no longer  getting emails about my power move plus events. Is it still operating ?

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            superted_76
            Newcomer
            December 19, 2023

            I am no longer  getting emails about my power move plus events. Is it still operating ?



            Yes, I’ve been receiving emails regularly from them regarding PMP

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            decroisic
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            December 19, 2023

            Hi @Vickiplum 

            the last email I had was for an event of Friday 15th Dec - I’ve not had an email since then and I’ve assumed that there hasn't been an event since 15th ..

             

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            superted_76
            Newcomer
            December 19, 2023

            Thursday 14th was the last one I believe I had and they emailed yesterday to say I’d missed my targets…again!

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            decroisic
            Rank 6
            December 19, 2023

            yeah these targets are not easy for many of us - mine is 0.1! I have managed to meet it most times (I even got 21 p once!) but its just through sheer determination to rise to the challenge of such a ludicrous target! 

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