Free Electricity Monday 11th May

[NastyNick83]

Heads up to those on Octopus agile tariff - Monday 11th May 2020 sees several hours where Octopus pay you to use electricity (West Midlands).

The car is already at 73% SoC but may as well top up.

Switching to the agile tariff is the best thing I did (for our electricity use). Referrals available to anyone that wants one

Nick

 

[ACarneiro]

Your phone needs a top up too

 

[NewbieT]

I spent some time revisiting Agile vs Go. Made the switch from Go to Agile 30 mins ago. The new tariff is active from midnight so I've set to top-up at 2:30am.

 

[ArunG]

I'm interested in a switch to Agile. Viewing that screenshot is giving me a better idea of how it works in practice. How does the tariff look for daytime hours compared to normal tariffs?

 

[drewpost]

I'm interested in a switch to Agile. Viewing that screenshot is giving me a better idea of how it works in practice. How does the tariff look for daytime hours compared to normal tariffs?

Agile is consistently lower than Go for me (14p in SE). It usually is 6-9p per kWh. It’s represented a significant savings for me.4-7 is usually 19-25p.

 

[ArunG]

Agile is consistently lower than Go for me (14p in SE). It usually is 6-9p per kWh. It’s represented a significant savings for me.4-7 is usually 19-25p.

That's exactly the type of info I'm looking for, thanks.

 

[tj333]

I'm interested in a switch to Agile. Viewing that screenshot is giving me a better idea of how it works in practice. How does the tariff look for daytime hours compared to normal tariffs?

Generally cheaper all hours outside of 1600-1900, 9p/kWh on average but will often fall to <5p/kWh, great for EV charging, windy days are great!

Between 1600-1900 there's a 14p surcharge which makes it typically say ~25p/kWh.

I've attached tomorrow afternoon/evening prices for Midlands.

 

[ACarneiro]

What’s it like in the winter months, though?
This month has been a bit atypical, with a lot of sun and a lot of wind and grossly reduced consumption.

 

[ArunG]

Generally cheaper all hours outside of 1600-1900, 9p/kWh on average but will often fall to <5p/kWh, great for EV charging, windy days are great!

Between 1600-1900 there's a 14p surcharge which makes it typically say ~25p/kWh.

I've attached tomorrow afternoon/evening prices for Midlands.

Brilliant, thank you

 

[Mr Miserable]

What’s it like in the winter months, though?
This month has been a bit atypical, with a lot of sun and a lot of wind and grossly reduced consumption.

This website has all the data and analysis of the Octopus Agile tariff you could wish for.
It doesn't take into account the excellent customer service nor the the £50 you get for using a (my ) referral.
Crucially, there is no exit fee, so it's effectively risk free.

 

[drewpost]

What’s it like in the winter months, though?
This month has been a bit atypical, with a lot of sun and a lot of wind and grossly reduced consumption.

Not as bad as you’d think. Wind makes a big difference and we get plenty of that in the winter. As someone suggested above, it’s worth looking at the historical rates for an idea. I’d say add 1-2p to my averages above. Still massively beneficial vs a standard rate.

 

[ACarneiro]

I suppose worst case scenario you can be on Agile in the summer and swap to Go in the winter...
If and when I get my solar panels and Powerwall I may well take the plunge.

 

[kevuwk]

Between 1600-1900 there's a 14p surcharge which makes it typically say ~25p/kWh.

Not sure if the surcharge is different in different regions but it says 12p for me

 

[Mr Miserable]

I suppose worst case scenario you can be on Agile in the summer and swap to Go in the winter...
If and when I get my solar panels and Powerwall I may well take the plunge.

The key to successful use of the Agile tariff is to minimise use of grid electricity between 16:00 and 19:00 daily. If you can do that, then you are on to a winner.

 

[Joelly]

This month has been a bit atypical

Understatement of the century right there haha

 

[PDB33]

Planning to move from Go to Agile. Can one make the switch from within the Go dashboard? I can't see a link.

 

[Mr Miserable]

Planning to move from Go to Agile. Can one make the switch from within the Go dashboard? I can't see a link.

i emailed them and it was done within 3 days.

 

[kevuwk]

Planning to move from Go to Agile. Can one make the switch from within the Go dashboard? I can't see a link.

I'm sure when I moved from Go to Agile I just went to the Agile page and it changed over at midnight

Introducing Agile Octopus: The 100% green smart tariff with Plunge Pricing

 

[PDB33]

I'm sure when I moved from Go to Agile I just went to the Agile page and it changed over at midnight

Introducing Agile Octopus: The 100% green smart tariff with Plunge Pricing

Thanks. I had been there before but not spotted that the switch option for current Octopus customers is only live it you tick the "I'm OK with this" box (this = it's a beta product).

 

[Russinating]

Planning to move from Go to Agile. Can one make the switch from within the Go dashboard? I can't see a link.

They weren't accepting new customers last time I asked as it's still a trial.

Sorry! I was thinking of Go Faster. As you were....