Operating since 2009 in the UK, OVO Energy have officially hit Aussie shores and are ready to offer customers an alternative way to think about their electricity bills. Simplicity, affordability and innovation are all part of the OVO Energy game, not to mention their aim of encouraging sustainable electricity solutions.
Customers in New South Wales are able to sign up to an OVO Energy electricity plan.
Many Aussies just want an electricity plan that not only ticks all the boxes, but is also hassle-free. OVO Energy are all for keeping things simple, which is why they only offer one electricity market offer, called ‘The One Plan’ (yes, really), but there’s also a ‘Basic Standing Offer’ plan available.
Under The One Plan, customers will have their electricity supplied on a single rate tariff of 24.42c/kWh, plus a the daily supply charge of 79.64c per day under the Ausgrid distribution network. Those within the Endeavour Energy distribution network, the usage charge is 24.70c/kWh and a daily supply charge of 68.75 cents a day.
But when it comes to paying your electricity bill, OVO Energy does things a little differently. OVO Energy spread out the estimated annual cost of your electricity bill into 12 monthly installments, similar to bill smoothing. Your estimated annual electricity cost is based on either the size of your home or your previous electricity usage.
Getting to the good stuff, if you use less than your estimated electricity usage, OVO Energy will reward you with a credit on your bill. And so long as you stay in credit with your plan, you’ll earn 3.00% interest on the balance! In addition to that, OVO Energy will also include 10% GreenPower for your electricity for free - this can be increased to 100% for an extra $29 a month.
However, while you won’t be charged an exit fee if you decide to opt out of your plan, there is a $41.58 connection fee, $41.58 disconnection fee and $83.72 reconnection fee to consider.
OVO Energy are proudly 100% carbon neutral and promise to offset 100% of your carbon usage, allowing you to make your contribution to building a more sustainable future.
While you may have to opt in to a GreenPower source with other electricity retailers, OVO Energy automatically includes a 10% mix of GreenPower in your electricity plan at no extra cost.
OVO Energy is working to make quarterly billing a thing of the past with its monthly instalment service. So if you like to write up a monthly budget, adding in your electricity bill just got a whole lot easier.
If you work to keep your electricity usage low, OVO Energy will reward you with a credit. And if you keep it up, you’ll be able to earn 3.00% interest on the balance!
If you’re interested in making the switch to OVO Energy, you’ll be happy to know that switching is as easy as pie. According to OVO Energy, signing up takes less than three minutes! You’ll then need to wait for your direct debit to be set up - once that’s done, OVO Energy will get your opening meter reading and then you’re ready to start!
But since OVO Energy is just getting started in the Aussie market, there is no information as of yet about how customers can move homes with the retailer.
The Mozo community has rated OVO Energy products and services on different specifications ranging from pricing and bill clarity to customer satisfaction and green energy.
I changed to OVO recently to get a better deal on electricity. At the time OVO seemed the best but I am always looking to do better. If another supplier was to offer a better deal with an incentive then I would likely take it up.
Really great pay system u pay $175 up front and then pay monthly makes it easier to manage. There a green energy company I love it!.
OVO are a great energy provider for electricity. They have averaged out our yearly bill and our bills are accurate and predicatable. They are a very green energy provider and we are extremely happy with their customer service. We have no intention of changing or even looking around with the great deal we get with OVO.
If you're looking for an energy provider that prioritizes renewable energy and offers excellent customer service, OVO Energy may be the right choice for you. As a standard, they provide 100% renewable electricity, helping you to reduce your carbon footprint and support a greener future. A potential downside of OVO Energy is that they do not offer gas-only tariffs, so if you're looking for a provider that can supply you with gas, you'll need to look elsewhere. This could be inconvenient if you prefer to have all your utilities under one roof.
same amount every 3 months Never is there any shock factor when my bill arrives...... Love that so much my nerves do too!!!! Perfect when on a budget. Highly recommend.
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