How a smart meter
could help you save money.
A smart meter measures how much energy your home’s using in real time, which you can then see on your In-Home Display. So you can spot how making a few changes could lead to you using less energy. Things like switching off lights when you're not in the room or using eco settings on your appliances, which could save you on average £56 a year1.
Why get a smart meter?
Getting a smart meter is one of the smartest moves you can make. It puts you in control of your energy use which can be better for your wallet – and the planet.
How? Because it gives you insights into your home's energy use. And helps you see where you could make changes that could save you energy and money.
And the best bit? There’s no extra charge for getting one installed.
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Why get a smart meter?
Getting a smart meter is one of the smartest moves you can make. It puts you in control of your energy use which can be better for your wallet – and the planet.
How? Because it gives you insights into your home's energy use. And helps you see where you could make changes that could save you energy and money.
And the best bit? There’s no extra charge for getting one installed.
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You're in control of your energy use
See your energy use in real time
Your In-Home Display shows exactly how much energy you're using in £ and p. The readings update every 10 seconds for electricity, and every 30 minutes for gas.
Adjust your energy usage as you see fit
Try switching some lights off or turning the heating down. With every change you make you can see how much it could save you.
Get more accurate bills
Your smart meter sends us readings automatically either on a half-hourly, daily or in some cases monthly basis. If you choose either half-hourly or daily readings, you can say goodbye to estimated bills and only pay for the energy you use.
Unlock even more ways to save with Beyond2
If you’re eligible for Beyond, you could unlock exclusive discounts and rewards to save over £1,0003. All within the OVO app. You could earn EV miles and free solar panels. Get personalised insights on your home’s energy use that can help you lower your bills. Plus, you can benefit from energy-saving tips and recommendations.
Unlock even more ways to save with Beyond2
If you’re eligible for Beyond, you could unlock exclusive discounts and rewards to save over £1,0003. All within the OVO app. You could earn EV miles and free solar panels. Get personalised insights on your home’s energy use that can help you lower your bills. Plus, you can benefit from energy-saving tips and recommendations.
Power Move4
If you’re eligible for Power Move, you could earn energy credit for using energy at greener times of the day. And by shifting energy use out of peak times you're also helping take pressure off the grid. Join the challenge exclusively through Beyond and unlock rewards and offers at the same time.
Power Move4
If you’re eligible for Power Move, you could earn energy credit for using energy at greener times of the day. And by shifting energy use out of peak times you're also helping take pressure off the grid. Join the challenge exclusively through Beyond and unlock rewards and offers at the same time.
Path to Zero
We're helping UK homes on the Path to Zero. With a range of smart tech to choose from and the support of our expert teams, we can help lower your energy bills while reducing our collective carbon footprint. It’s how we’re guiding UK homes on the path to energy that's better for you, your wallet and the planet.
But that's not all. We've planted 5 million trees right here in the UK to help reach our goal.
Path to Zero
We're helping UK homes on the Path to Zero. With a range of smart tech to choose from and the support of our expert teams, we can help lower your energy bills while reducing our collective carbon footprint. It’s how we’re guiding UK homes on the path to energy that's better for you, your wallet and the planet.
But that's not all. We've planted 5 million trees right here in the UK to help reach our goal.
Charge Anytime5, great value EV charging
Add Charge Anytime to your OVO plan for free – and save up to £542 a year6 when you smart charge your electric vehicle from home. Just set the time you need it charged by and our smart tech will find the greenest time to do it, from 7p per kWh7. Terms and eligibility apply.
Charge Anytime5, great value EV charging
Add Charge Anytime to your OVO plan for free – and save up to £542 a year6 when you smart charge your electric vehicle from home. Just set the time you need it charged by and our smart tech will find the greenest time to do it, from 7p per kWh7. Terms and eligibility apply.
Important to know
- Based on the assumptions in its 2019 cost-benefit analysis, DESNZ estimates that as of March 2023, a typical household with a smart meter is saving £56 on its annual energy bill through reduced energy use. For more information see 'Update on the rollout of smart meters: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's report published by the National Audit Office on 14 June 2023’.
- Terms and eligibility apply. See full Beyond terms here and all Beyond offer terms here. All offers are subject to availability and OVO reserves the right to replace or amend the range and value of available offers at any time.
- Customers could save up to £1,117 with discounts on a range of products and services. Discounts will be in the form of a bill credit paid to your energy account after a one-time purchase of specific products, or a discount at the point of purchase. For verification please see here.
- Terms and eligibility apply. See here.
- Terms and eligibility apply. See here.
- Actual sum is £542.50. When you add Charge Anytime to your plan, your home energy rate will stay the same, but the energy consumed by your EV will be charged at an effective rate of 7p per kWh when EV smart charging (thanks to payment of your Charge Anytime charging credit). The £542.50 saving is based on an average Charge Anytime customer using 3100kWh a year to charge their EV using the Charge Anytime add on. The Charge Anytime rate on 01/10/2024 is 7p per kWh for Charge Anytime charging compared to the OVO’s UK average SVT rate of 24.5p per kWh. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle efficiency, driving style, EV charging usage and the cost per kWh of your standard home energy tariff.
- The 7p per kWh rate is effective whenever you smart charge your EV. If you'd like to override your smart charging schedule to top up quickly, you'll be charged at your standard home energy electricity rate. The next time you charge, you’ll automatically go back to your smart charging schedule.