London, 6 May 2025 — OVO Energy has announced a new initiative aimed at helping customers reduce their electricity bills during the summer months. From 5 May to 31 August 2025, customers enrolled in the OVO Beyond rewards programme will receive two hours of free electricity each week.
The offer allows customers to select their preferred time slots from various weekday and weekend options, excluding peak hours, to help alleviate pressure on the national grid. Time slots can be chosen through the OVO app or customer account portal.
Gráinne Regan, Head of Beyond at OVO Energy, stated:
“We launched Beyond to help lower bills and reward our customers for taking greener action. So whether people choose to get ahead on meal prep, make a dent in the laundry, or charge up the iPad, we want to help cut costs by giving two free hours of electricity every week this summer.”
In addition to this initiative, OVO Energy continues to operate its Power Move scheme, which incentivizes customers to reduce electricity usage during peak hours (typically 4pm to 7pm on weekdays). Participants who successfully lower their consumption during these times are entered into a monthly draw, with prizes ranging from £2 to £2,000 worth of … .
OVO Energy’s efforts are part of a broader trend among UK energy suppliers to encourage off-peak electricity usage. Other companies have introduced similar programmes:
- British Gas offers half-price electricity on Sundays through its PeakSave programme.
- Scottish Power provides 50% off electricity during weekends via its Power Saver scheme.
- EDF runs the Sunday Saver programme, offering up to 16 hours of free electricity for customers who reduce weekday peak usage.
- Octopus Energy has the Octoplus scheme, which provides free electricity during periods when the grid is at its … .
These initiatives aim to promote energy efficiency and provide financial relief to households amid rising energy costs
For more information on OVO Energy’s summer offer and to sign up for the OVO Beyond rewards programme, customers can visit the OVO Energy website or access their account through the OVO app.