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stj2006New Member***
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Switched to OVO PAYG from Boost PAYG, Topped up fine in new app, top "card" not working instore

Switched to OVO PAYG from Boost PAYG, Topped up fine in new app however the top up "card"  in the app is not working instore.Tried mutliple times this evening.I am off supply now and owe £17.xx so I can’t get “friendly credit” There is an outage from 1 am to 5 am tonight. What am I supposed to do???? Even if I could get money into the bank it would cost me a fortune in travel at this time of night backwards and forwards to the paying--in cash machine. Total joke has been off supply for four years due to a faulty battery meter, which the engineer told me had been capped off since I moved in. For four years, I went without (gas)central heating. & hot water.  Just get it back for the first winter and then this.  The engineer arrived earlier than arranged so I am owed compensation(The afternoon appointment requested and confirmed) arrived at 10:20 am. Boost passed the book to Engage and said they have to pay compo as they booked him in. Engage said no boost owed me. The engineer left s

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Chris_OVO
Community Moderator
1 month ago
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When will I get access to my online account?

OVO have treated their customers who are on their legacy on-line portal very badly. OVO decided not to inform customers by email that their on-line access had been suspended and have failed to pro-actively keep us informed of when our on-line access will be restored. Despite being assured on multiple occasions that on-line access would be restored by the end of 2023 this is now promised in Q1 2024. Customers need to let OVO know that they need to keep us regularly informed and make it a priority to restore our on-line access by the end of January not the end of March 2024. A selection of my recent correspondence with OVO is below.   9th December“I am afraid I have no infinitive date on when you will be migrated over to our upgraded system, where you will be able to use the app.  When we spoke some time ago, we said end of the year However, let me take this away and see if I can get an update.”11th December“We are currently working towards getting a defined date for when you would be ab

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Emmanuelle_OVO
Community Manager
1 month ago
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keablehaNew Member*
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I’ve been moved over from Boost to OVO PAYG and I can’t sign in?

Hi. I’ve been moved over from boost and I can’t sign in

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1 month ago
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what are Ovo offering those with meters that arent compatible with thencurrent lower tariff times

My meter has been replaced by ovo in the last few years and they tell me it is not suitable for the current best price offer. Its dual tariff foe night and day rates.  How many / what percentage of users are affected by this and what are they going to offer us instead

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Blastoise186
Plan Zero Hero
1 month ago
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PirateKingNew Member**
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end of economy 7?

What will happen to night storage heating when E7 gets phased out in 2030? I have the older Dimplex storage heaters and was considering moving to Dimplex Quantum HHR heaters but if E7 not available will there there still be an equivalent off peak tariff offered or should I change all heaters to electric radiators on regular tariff?

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Chris_OVO
Community Moderator
1 month ago
Abby_OVO
Community Manager
Abby_OVOCommunity Manager
Posted in The Library (archive)
Power Move - we want to hear from youResearch

You’re a Power Move pioneer and your feedback is important to us. We’re always looking for ways to make Power Move better for you and the planet. Did you know? In the spring and summer months, we tend to use electricity later in the day. That means the demand on the grid is higher later in the day too. In the spring and summer months the peak times move from 4-7pm. We want to hear from you. Please fill in this short survey to let us know what Power Move time slots would work best for you.

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Blastoise186
Plan Zero Hero
2 months ago
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Alyn711Carbon Cutter***
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meter reading

Anyone having trouble with Meter reading I have sent in about three still no bill they want me to have a smart meter they gotta be joking Can’t even handle a meter reading and what I read on here  they have trouble with Smart metres.

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2 months ago
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Sah1956New Member*
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Who can I contact for help with the TADO I bought through OVO?

TADO CH contact sticking in closed positionheating running full on 

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3 months ago
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I need help topping up

I need help toppi g up

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Emmanuelle_OVO
Community Manager
2 months ago
Mrslewis79
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Mrslewis79Carbon Cutter***
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Why isn't balance showing on Boost app after migration?

I was originally with ovo but was moved to boost and now I've been moved back.Got the ovo appTried to register on website and it's saying I have to make a new password it takes me to the website which is being renewed. So how am I meant to sort that out? Also why isn't there a balance on the app?I'm a pay and go customer if my in home display was to fail I wouldn't be able to track balance, I would also like to point out this isn't good for people with disabilities who can't navigate websites etc or in home displays to not be able to see balances.

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Mrslewis79
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4 months ago
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Why am I getting an error on PAYG phone app using my Android?

I'm on PAYG so downloaded the app to both my phone and tablet (both android)   I can access my account through the tablet but the phone just gets the popup message OVO has stopped, does anyone know how to fix this?

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Firedog
Plan Zero Hero
5 months ago
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IHD not been received- Old meter type

Hello, this is a long story but I’ll try to keep it short.I moved into my current property 4 years ago. When I moved in, it was apparent that there was no IHD here. It appears that the previous occupants very annoyingly took it with them.At the time I was with Eon. I tried numerous times to request an IHD from them, but Eon’s policy is not to give IHDs to anyone!Since the energy prices rising I am now desperate to get an IHD, it’s impossible for me to track my usage effectively without one. I am aware of the apps (such as Loop), but these are almost useless for working out the amounts of energy and the cost of appliances in real time. I have tried.  Also I’ve seen the Ivie bud IHDs, but I really can’t afford to spend £55 on this, the whole reason I need an IHD is because I’m really trying to save money. So, I messaged Ovo, who said of course they would provide me with an IHD if I were to switch to them. With this knowledge, I made the switch just under 1 month ago. I’ve phoned up to re

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Abby_OVO
Community Manager
5 months ago
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Max12BLNew Member***
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I moved to boost energy and had missed appointment from marston holdings engage. Who are they?

Hello Today out of the blue I had someone from Marston holdings engage services turn up for a safety inspection of my metering equipment. I was not expecting anyone and just thought it was someone trying to sell something, as they left they put a letter through the door. The letter states that I am now a customer of boost energy, i am with OVO energy and that I apparently received a welcome letter which was previously sent - i have received no letters and no notice of any appointment to carry out safety inspection of my metering equipment - I am a pre payment customer. I do not want a smart meter and am happy as I am . What do engage services of Marston holdings do? On the account number on my letter in ends with the word reco? I am confused.

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Blastoise186
Plan Zero Hero
5 months ago
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What's the problem with my new account and the OVO welcome letter?

Hello everyone,  I hope you’re all having a nice day, Having recently been moved over automatically from SSE PAYG to Ovo Energy PAYG I received my welcome letter dated 2 August 2023, it stated my move was complete so I thought I’d give them a call to confirm a few details, like making sure I’m still registered with priority service, that I can I top up my electric key at paypoint without any issues etc, generally get some more information I needed in regards to my specific concerns. Yesterday in my 1st call using 0330 303 5063 I got from google search, I got told that my “account is still pending”, 5 days after welcome letter saying everything complete & ready, today I tried webchat for an update & to get more information, they told me they couldn’t access my account & to phone 0330 175 9669 as web chat is not available/set up at the moment for prepayment meter customers like myself (not very good is it?), so I called them on that number, 18 minutes on hold then the calls r

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5 months ago
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Moved into house supplied by Boost

Hello, I bought a house in November but haven’t fully moved in until recently. I need to put the gas & electric meters in my name because although I can top up the electricity meter with the precious owner’s card, it will not let me do this with the gas meter. I gas meter is now in debit so will need to pay that. It is extremely difficult to get through to anyone on the phone and there seems to be no options to deal with this online. I am fed up of being without gas. I need advice please on the quickest and easiest way to go about this, and how long should the switch over take? Thanks. 

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6 months ago
Shads_OVO
Community Moderator
Shads_OVOCommunity Moderator
Posted in The Library (archive)
Time for a Power Nap?News

Looking for an easy way to know how green the grid is right now? We’ve launched a new way for you to understand if it’s a good time to use energy. To find out how green the grid is right now - all you need to do is ask Alexa. “Alexa, open OVO Power Nap.” Alexa will tell you when there’s more renewable energy on the grid, so you can use your energy at greener times of the day.

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6 months ago
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OVO trying to take over my energy supply I did not authorise this?

OVO are trying to take over my energy supply, I have never been in contact with them, nor authorised this, at present I am an EDF Customer, and I have unfortunately been a victim of Identity fraud this month.  However, I have put a password on all credit accounts, notified CIFAS, the police and action fraud.The financial ombudsman are also taking on my case, your urgent attention / response would be really appreciated.I have also this evening emailed OVO complaints email, as this only came to my attention today by post from my current supplier.Many thanks.

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Chris_OVO
Community Moderator
6 months ago
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Solis Inverter 1P5K-4G, solis cloud only showing production of the inverter and solar

Problem: No other information such as Load Consumption and Grid Import/Export. I read various manual and yet cannot apply all of them because there are not found in the settings of the inverter (more details below). Question:Is the firmware of the inverter causing the problem? If it is the firmware, how can I be able to update the firmware? If not the firmware, are there other solution without buying external smart energy monitoring devices?  Known settings and parameters:Inverter: Solis 1P5K-4G, Obtained around the year 2019, around June to October. Inverter was used with Limiter (LimByEPM) then now we have Net Metering installed (Generating). The CT is still plugged from the inverter and placed on the live wire before the main large breaker pointing towards the said breaker.Inverter Version: AC(Model: AC) as stated in the advance settings of the inverterOn the Advance Settings: There is no 24H SwitchOn the Export Power Set: There is no Consumption Monitor in the options. Only Meter o

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BPLightlog
Plan Zero Hero
6 months ago
Tim_OVO
Community Manager
Tim_OVOCommunity Manager
Posted in The Library (archive)
PAYGO - Emergency/Weekend contact - Plus UP TO DATE notifications of PLANNED OUTAGES (October 2024)News

Updated on 16/10/24 by Bradley_OVO: There’ll be a planned outage that’ll affect your ability to top up  We want to let you know that maintenance is planned on the following times: Sunday 6th October from 7am to 9am Thursday 10th October from 8pm to 2am (overnight into early Friday morning) Sunday 13th October from 1am to 5am Sunday 20th from 7am to 5pm Monday 21st from 12am to 5am Sunday 27th from 9am to 3pm During this time, OVO Pay As You Go customers with a smart meter won’t be able to top up. Your supply won’t be disconnected as there’s a ‘non-disconnect’ friendly credit period for all smart meter customers overnight – between 6pm and 9am Monday to Saturday, and Saturday from 4pm through until Monday morning at 9am. If you’re off supply heading into this planned maintenance period, and you need to top up to get back on supply while it's taking place, you’ll be able to add credit to your meters via a Payzone or a post office This work helps make sure things keep running smoothly for

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Tim_OVO
Community Manager
7 months ago
SianiAnni
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SianiAnniCarbon Cutter*****
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Ovo integration for Home Assistant - Unofficial API

I’ve recently started using Home Assistant to monitor my home. I’ve got 5 Aqara temperature and humidity sensors feeding in data via a ConBee II usb device, I’ve got a Hive integration, and I’ve got an Ovo integration. But I don’t understand what the Ovo integration is showing me. The documentation saysSensorsThis integration provides a few sensors for OVO Energy:Last Electricity Reading - Last meter reading consumption in kWh. Last Gas Reading - Last meter reading consumption in kWh. Last Electricity Cost - Last meter reading electricity cost. Last Gas Cost - Last meter reading gas cost.But it doesn’t explain whether these are half hourly readings, or daily or something else. I’m also very suspicious of an electricity reading that’s decreased over the last 48 hours.Has anyone on here used this Home Assistant integration, and if so what do they make of it?     

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Tim_OVO
Community Manager
7 months ago
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Statement after a supplier change

Hello, In late January, I have switched the electricity suppliers and left OVO Energy. Today, I have received a statement for electricity for the period between 17 February and 16 March, which was already covered by my new supplier and not by OVO, indicating just over 66 pounds in debit. How can I owe this amount if OVO is no longer my supplier at the property? Upon trying to conact OVO in a reply to the statement sent by e-mail (at hello@ovoenergy.com), I received a message that this e-mail account is not registered to an OVO account, which further complicates the issue. I would appreciate any help on the subject. If that helps, my OVO account number listed in the statement is *Edited by Mod* Kind regards

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7 months ago
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Nonsensical target for Power Move Plus

Here is the main text from the email that I just received:  Your Power Move Plus target.   Your personal Power Move Plus target for this event is 0.5 kWh.   Avoid using non-essential electricity between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday 16 November and for every kWh you shift below your target, you’ll receive £3 towards your energy bill.  It is impossible for me to achieve even 1 KWh below the target of 0.5 KWh!  Can any Ovo person, or anyone else for that matter, make any sense of this? 

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Blastoise186
Plan Zero Hero
8 months ago
Emmanuelle_OVO
Community Manager
Emmanuelle_OVOCommunity Manager
Posted in The Library (archive)
Get rewarded when wind powers your communityNews

Join the Community Power Project for Lawrence Weston Want to know more? We’re inviting OVO customers who live in Lawrence Weston to our Community Power Project trial. You’ll be rewarded with energy credit for using electricity on windy days when your local turbine is generating lots of power. The trial will run from April to August this year. Interested but not yet an OVO customer? Sign up today.  We want to connect renewable generators with the people that live nearby. And every time they use this cleaner, greener electricity, we think they should be rewarded. For helping to change the future of the grid. We believe that together, we can make energy work for people and the planet.  By using locally generated renewable energy, you're helping to make that happen. And so is everyone in your community who made that choice.  How do the rewards work? Weather checkYou get a text to tell you when your wind turbine is expected to generate lots of clean, green electricity.  Get rewardedUse your

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Blastoise186
Plan Zero Hero
8 months ago
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IanJBelperCarbon Cutter*
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V2G Export Tariff, plans for 2023?

With only 6 weeks to the end of the year do we know if the V2G export tariffs will continue into the new year. It’s tricky making any plans regarding cars, charging, V2H or energy suppliers not knowing what January’s billing will look like.

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8 months ago
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Charge anytime lost connection with Ford Kuga PHEV

Hello, just today charge anytime app has stopped connection with my Ford Kuga PHEV. I've tried to re-install OVO and Ford apps. Charge anytime sees the car but when I'm pressing complete button suddenly it kicks back to the main screen. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Emmanuelle_OVO
Community Manager
8 months ago

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