Power Move - spring challenge

It rather depends on what you mean by ‘impractical’. 

This is the reason why Power Move is needed. Most people come home from work, switch things on, start the washing machine and cook dinner. This leads to a nation-wide spike in demand for electricity around 6 PM, which in turn means that more fossil fuels (gas, and even coal on occasion) have to be burnt to generate the power needed to meet the demand. It also means that the power generation companies charge more for electricity consumed during these spikes. By persuading people to limit their demand during the peak hours, OVO are saving a bit which they can pass on to customers who meet the target. It also means a reduction in carbon emissions, which is of course good for the planet. 

The chart shows how much gas and coal has been burnt in Britain since midnight last night to fuel our demand for electricity. If every OVO customer could reduce their usage in the peak period after 6 PM, we could take a big lump off that mountain top.
  

Joke , just got my update @37%.then I saw the times had changed!!!wasn't aware of that little sneaky!! Obviously they have given away too much money so making it impossible for workers to participate now  finish work at 17.30 , starve till 21.00 yes that's gonna happen 

My issue is the lack of transparency from Ovo about the change. Today’s email advising I am not on target to receive a credit was the first time I became aware of the change in times. I’ll be writing to Ovo to suggest they should have communicated the change at the beginning of the month, with an email subject such as “Power Move time changes”.
 

I already do as much as I can to keep my electricity usage to a minimum and am surprised that I’m outside even the lowest rebate tier as I run the washing machine and dishwasher on weekdays prior to 4pm. The spikes between 6-9pm for me would come from cooking dinner and turning the TV on; both of these activities usually occur after 8pm. 

 

The chart shows how much gas and coal has been burnt in Britain since midnight last night to fuel our demand for electricity. If every OVO customer could reduce their usage in the peak period after 6 PM, we could take a big lump off that mountain top.
  

   

Excellent chart and website Firedog - thanks for pointing it out. It really shows what we’re up against. 

I’m finding it much easier and am reaching even lower percentages with the new timeslot.

It suits me better to cook between 5 and 6 than it did to cook either before 4 or after 7.

I’m not sure why some people didn’t notice the change of times, it was there to see in the email telling you about the Spring Power Move, (it’s not summer just yet), as well as on this forum.

It’s even in bold there, just under the rewards chart:

Why we’ve adjusted the peak times from 4-7pm to 6-9pm.

 

Peak times change throughout the year. During winter they’re between 4-7pm. In the summer months, we use energy slightly later - meaning the peak times are typically later.

I'm sorry if it inconviences some people but I guess that to get a reward you should expect to reschedule your activities.

I gave up with the whole thing ages ago. The saving was a pittance so now I don't bother.

Hey @becca_media, @Ianmh173, @DJ_Kinski 

I double checked with the team that there had been an email that detailed the time change on the spring challenge, and they did confirm emails were sent out with the new time, £ and % on 1st. The email should look a little something like this one below.

I’m sorry you’ve not been on target so far, but there’s still time to bring that % down. I know it’s not easy for everyone, and it’s why the challenge is optional, as it may not work for everyone’s lifestyle, there are a few helpful topics below from others who’ve previously struggled to meet the target, with lots of hints and tips on shifting power outwith the timeslot:

Keep us updated with how you get on with the challenge. 

I agree that it is much harder to hit the new Powermove target if you’re a worker finishing at 5pm and then commuting home and arriving just before the new powermove time starts. Almost impossible to cook dinner outside the hours off 6 to 9 

Actually, it’s a piece of cake - you just have to be willing to make the effort.

I’m in the Fire Service and the nature of my Volunteer role with them means I can be getting home at totally random times after any given assignment. Makes it a piece of cake for me to hit targets, but even when I’m off-duty (such as today), I can easily just cruise on until 9pm most of the time or cook prior to that time - and smash the Level 1 target like it’s nothing.

Those who are lazy won’t win - you MUST play the game if you want the prize.

@Abby_OVO Could you contact OVO to make a new system where those who say it's a con and give up because you get “pittance” in return, to arrange it so those who continue with an environmental approach of reducing energy consumption, to have what would have been their Power Move money?