I have been with Octopus for a year now, they still cannot get me a functioning smart meter, therefore I cannot access any of their tariffs designed for Solar panels,batteries and EVs. Despite many complaints I am still not being paid for the energy I input to the grid. Absolutely disgraceful Customer Service.
@everythinghome34 минут бұрын
Ah no, sorry to hear that. Is it a supplier issue or something else? If it's supplier related you could try a different one 😉
@michaelhorton68819 сағат бұрын
I went from octopus Go Faster to EON Next Drive, while cheaper did not provide itemised billing, so you get a statement that says you used 200kwh peak and 400kWh off peak. When I discovered they were using estimated usage instead of the 30 minute reporting it became a challenge to get the bill correct. They were massively overcharging, I have the GlowMrkt Bright smart reader so I have exact meter real-time readings so after a few months managed to get them to refund the overcharging. It was cheaper but required several hours each month to get the billing accurate. I calculated it out about a £6 a month savings and the hours I was spending on getting billing right meant my time was worth £2 an hour. So went back to Intelligent Octopus, 6 hours at 7p per kWh was charging my 20kWh batteries and the extended hours when charging my car increased the hours on off peak by ~5 hours per day. EON was too much effort stress and time for a £6 a month saving.
@MikeGleesonazelectrics9 сағат бұрын
With Octopus intelligent Go, rates for me now are 23.3p peak and 7p offpeak! Have just got the outgoing tariff at 15p so should pay for the annual standing charge. In my view unbeatable, if i were you i would change your charger to a zappi just to get the OIG, but also supetior for solar setups.. not sure if the ev type makes a difference.
@everythinghome9 сағат бұрын
Thanks for commenting on the video. As per the video, with E.On next drive I get 6.9p per kWh and 16.5p per kWh export and all without the need to get a compatible car/charger at considerable expense. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@MikeGleesonazelectrics7 сағат бұрын
@@everythinghome those E.on rates are good, I wonder how long they will last tho? Time will tell. I like octopus because of their pioneering approach and many specific tariffs. Maybe they will uplift their rates in response, we shall see!
@everythinghome7 сағат бұрын
@MikeGleesonazelectrics absolutely, the other advantage over octopus is that these tariffs are fixed for 12 months. If the rates change for the worse after this I can always leave back to octopus or consider other options. Competition is certainly good, keeps everyone on their toes 😊
@Chaosvex14 сағат бұрын
Not sure your opinion can be trusted when you open the video with your affiliate info. Hardly going to say anything negative about it.
@everythinghome9 сағат бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. I understand your concern. The first video I did didn't have any affiliate link attached to it and was very impressed, hence the follow up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWitmqqBfZdpbsUsi=sx3C9ObinJ7Q1ywi I wouldn't promote anything I don't use and rate in my videos. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@michaelhildreth-bell4684Күн бұрын
Why is the input for Flux not just the Peak Rate? or the average of Peak and the Day rate
@everythinghome23 сағат бұрын
Hi Michael - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. We import very little (<5%) peak rate electricity so I chose to use the Flux day rate as the peak rate. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@wobby1516Күн бұрын
I’ll still stick with octopus as my export is paid by the government FIT payment also Octopus is far and away the most honest company, for mr service is also very important.
@everythinghome23 сағат бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. We also have a FIT payment with EDF - I gave up my FIT deemed export payment to be paid for my actual export which is working out to be more fruitful for us as we have a 2nd non FIT benefitting array. I love Octopus too, but the savings to be had from E.On we're too hard to ignore. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@SusannaSaundersКүн бұрын
I'm trying to get out from under British Gas... UTTERLY NIGHTMARE COMPANY! They have been deliberately blocking my leaving by loads of stupid and annoying ploys. From "please stay on the line" and then immediately putting the phone down on you (they seem to like this joke), telling you they can't find your account, telling you that your balance is zero even when you have a printed bill they have sent to you themselves, and a long list of other S***F***ery. Don't go with British Gas!
@everythinghome23 сағат бұрын
Yup, I'd 2nd that - I've not had a great experience with them as a student. Luckily their rates weren't that great anyway 😅
@SusannaSaundersКүн бұрын
So what you are saying is that Octopus aren't the great start up that they were a few years ago...
@everythinghome23 сағат бұрын
Hi Susanna, Octopus are great - I'll always be a fan 🐙. But the savings to be had from E.On we're too hard to ignore. Saving £200-300 each year will soon add up. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@Scott-cm8svКүн бұрын
With that set up you should really consider getting a heat pump. When designed correctly (not with a flow temp higher than 45 degrees) you will have the last piece of the electric home triangle (solar, battery & HP) and see big savings.
@everythinghome23 сағат бұрын
Hi Scott, Definitely something I'll be looking at in the future - it's not a small outlay though - so I'll need to get saving. As you say it would work well in our set up. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@Scott-cm8sv14 сағат бұрын
No it’s not cheap, but with the £7500 off through the BUS Scheme, it may be cheaper than you think ;)
@davidhenley7985Күн бұрын
I've had solar panels since 1915 and am about to get a inter and battery fitted it is give energy, I got zFIT tariff 7.14 and with Bzg , am looking at switching to Octopus but am goi g to await till I get used to it more. Unsure about giving up fit for maybe flux
@everythinghomeКүн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. That sounds great - it's worth running the numbers before you give up your FIT export payments. I did a video on this very subject here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrKimOXfbeCnsU If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@ooweesaler2 күн бұрын
Thank you for a great clear presentation. I am about to buy a house that has solar, an air source heat pump, a water tank and no batteries. Where to start ???
@everythinghomeКүн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. Wow, that sounds like a great house. It may be worth asking the current owner how they run their set up rather than reinventing the wheel. Once you're settled in, it's well worth running the numbers for several different tariff options and whether retrospectively adding a battery is worth it for you. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@lyracian2 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing there are options. Given all the problems you had think I will stick with Octopus.
@everythinghome2 күн бұрын
It would certainly be the simplest option. I wouldn't say I had lots of problems. Just didn't get onto the next drive tariff as quickly as I would have liked but it didn't matter in the end as they backdated it. The savings more than make up for that 👍🏽
@gorringeman2 күн бұрын
Just got the app it doesn't feature Tracker in the compare tab?
@everythinghome2 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'm on gas tracker and it's on there for me. It should pull though once you've added your octopus account details to the app settings
@gorringeman2 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome I have added my API key and at the moment I'm on Flexible, was hoping it would show Agile and Tracker
@gorringemanКүн бұрын
@@everythinghome I am on Flexible at the moment and it just shows Agile in the compare tariffs, I am on the basic version is that why?
@gobshite992 күн бұрын
You have convinced my to stay with Octopus. Thanks 👍🏼
@everythinghome2 күн бұрын
Thanks, it's certainly not the worst plan. Be useful to know your specific set up and why you're sticking?
@NathanJones-cq1dz3 күн бұрын
I made the move from Octopus to EON recently. It took just 6 days to get switched onto the Drive V3 tarriff. I too have solar and batteries and have a 4 bed house so I stated the house was a 1/2 bed as I knew my bills would be low and therefore avoided the trap you fell into on overpaying in the early months. My DD is just £49 and I do not anticipate this increasing if consuming overnight charging for two EV's and battery top up on the off peak rate and then pushing SEG during the days.
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
Hi Nathan - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. 6 days sounds ideal. That's a good tip when signing up to underestimate the usage. I put 4000 kWh in but there is no way to indicate those are largely all off peak. All is not lost, I am slowly reducing it down 😅 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@gavjlewis3 күн бұрын
While not really relevant to the main topic of video you might want to keep your thoughts open about gas tracker. The value of it has gone down and the July 2024 tariff is very close to standard rate. While it should stay cheaper than the cap over winter as expectation is priced in, any unexpected spike in gas prices could easily ruin your whole years savings. The risk vs reward just isn't there now with the equation getting worse with each update. So for now I have gone back to SVR for gas while I keep an eye out for deals or look for a new long term plan.
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
Thanks - always sensible to keep an eye on it. I've noticed it ticking up of late but not sat down and crunched the numbers yet. Although, from a glance and over the years I've been on it it's always worked out cheaper. Worth having a look again sometime soon, thanks for the comment 👍
@gavjlewis3 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome Yes in the past it has saved me lots of money too. They didn't change the formula for quite a while but now seems to be changing it to be much more profitable for them and worse value for customers. Like today the rate in my region is 5.05p (July 2024 tariff) so only a tiny bit less than SVR (5.34p). If there was an unexpected spike in say Jan when you would be likely using much more gas all those tiny savings could be gone within a month's bill. One advantage tracker still has is locking the daily standing charge for 12 months. I guess as they say all good things come to an end. 😟
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
@gavjlewis thanks. Yes, I've noticed the formula is less favourable. I'm still on December V1 2023 so it is better but the margin is closing. My tariff ends date is Feb 2025
@geoffreycoan3 күн бұрын
I don’t have an EV so can’t get Octopus Go/IOG, but I do have solar, battery storage and an ASHP so can use any of their other smart tariffs (apart from Intelligent Octopus Flux as they don’t support multiple GivEnergy inverters). I was with Eon (and still am for my FIT payments), but moved to Octopus in summer 2023 for the decent Flux export rates. As you highlight Eon’s export rates have improved quite a bit recently but I think I’ll still stick to Octopus as I’ve been on Agile since last October and all through this summer. With Agile Import you can get the fixed outgoing 15p export tariff, very similar to Flux day-time export and Eon drive export (16.5p), but you benefit from a truly variable tariff, sometimes negative or just a few pence overnight. My annual consumption bill since I got my export tariff is -£11, an estimated saving of £3,500 against the SVR! Agile does need decent battery/inverter automation (e.g. Home Assistant, wonder watt) which can take you down the home automation route as well
@zjzozn3 күн бұрын
😈 poor Electrical’s wiring at 16:00. And only 5 year duration until next test on your castle 🤪
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
Thanks - certified electrician did that - what's wrong with it?
@heladas903 күн бұрын
@@everythinghomebasic insulation showing (brown and blue wires) between the switches
@zjzozn3 күн бұрын
Also devices use the switch immersion, substandard. Equipment installed on compatible material. Accessibility of CU for the disabled. Sorry to be nitpicky. Love your vlogs 👍
@zjzozn3 күн бұрын
SONOFF controlling 3KW immersions, although rated 16 or 20A, the Chinese plastic is highly known for overheating & burning up!
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
I've not come across any reports to suggest there is an issue with the sonoffs?
@pb8713 күн бұрын
Interesting video as I have just made the same move (or will switch in September). However, I didn't know about the referral code so have emailed E.On asking if they can apply this or whether I need to cancel and re-submit my application again. Hopefully, since my switch isn't for another 6 weeks, they'll play nice. I'll let you know what happens. It's also interesting your comments on Octopus Energy's customer service. I've always found their agents to be delightful to deal with. However, more often than not, they don't produce the goods or are extremely slow to do so. In my latest example, before requesting my switch to E.On, I spoke to Octopus about whether I could switch to their EV tariff even though I don't have an EV but I do have battery storage. I explained that I could do this with E.On. The agent was lovely, said she'd never been asked that before and would pass my question to their EV team for a response. Ten days passed and I heard nothing so I decided to request my switch regardless. Octopus are good...but in my experience, they're not quite as good as their radio adverts make them sound to be.
@pb8712 күн бұрын
E.On have agreed to add your referral link to my application 🙂
@everythinghome2 күн бұрын
Hi - thanks for supporting the channel using the link. I've generally had no real issues with octopus customer service. They've generally been excellent for me. The reason for the move was purely based on the E.On next drive tariff and their export tariff yielding significantly more savings and the fixed nature of the tariff in comparison to octopus who have changed the tariffs in a short space of time and not as favourably as I expected. Thanks again, Shan
@chrisengland14 күн бұрын
I find it discriminatory that Octopus only offer Intelligent Octopus to EV drivers - I can’t drive so I can’t get the rates they can to power their house - total discrimination
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
I suppose that's the advantage of E.On's next drive tariff in that you can either have an EV or solar and battery storage
@chrisengland14 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome agree at least they let folks with batteries use the tariff which will be reason enough now for me to leave Octopus
@simonjones54584 күн бұрын
Why are you ignoring intelligent GO? at 7p per pkh for 6 hours off peak? By far the best rate. Add that to 15p Outgoing rate they pay you and its a no brainer.
@lesterrobinson31694 күн бұрын
You have to have the right charger or car. So not an option for so many of us.
@simonjones54584 күн бұрын
@@lesterrobinson3169 It is an option for everyone, buy the right charger!
@RobertHutchings4 күн бұрын
Honestly put off by the poor switching service you experienced and the annual / quarterly export payments. I really like that octopus to take it off my bill monthly without any effort on my part. Eon close but not close enough for me.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Robert. I agree monthly would be better. However, the savings to be had over the year for us it is definitely worth exploring. I'm planning to do a 6 month review video 👍🏽 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@RobertHutchings4 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome I’ll be interested in your 6 month review. I need to run the numbers properly but I’m not sure the savings will be as great for me. I’m on IOG & exporting at the 15p rate. Definitely keeping my powder dry for now. That said I’ve been an eon customer before and I’m absolutely not opposed to going back. The slightly higher export rate & longer cheap rate period are attractive.
@etanku48194 күн бұрын
Is the off peak rate only for EV charging or across whole home usage? On their website it says ‘Lower-priced electricity at 6.9p per kWh when you charge between 12am and 7am’
@everythinghome2 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. The off peak covers all electricity consumption, so yes EV charging, battery charging and any household consumption. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@lesterrobinson31694 күн бұрын
It seems your situation is similar to mine. I was with Octopus for a few years but found their offerings for my circumstances got worse and worse. Also I found Octopus contact to be very poor, long long waits in the phone and abysmal email response times. I have friends with Octopus who report the same thing too. Eon however have been brilliant to deal with, quick response times and friendly staff. And a much better tariff than Go. 😊
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, that's great to hear ☺️
@SusannaSaundersКүн бұрын
I have exactly the opposite experience. Fast, friendly and helpful support that have been an absolute delight to work with! Replies within 24 hours and response to help also within 24 hours. I can't fault them!
@SusannaSaundersКүн бұрын
I'd wholeheartedly recommend Octopus for their tech support!
@lesterrobinson3169Күн бұрын
@@SusannaSaunders yep it seems experiences vary greatly that’s for sure
@dominicgoodwin11474 күн бұрын
I think company ethos and customer service are really important. I would never change away from Octopus to another supplier just because I could save a penny on the import rate, unless they were as good and innovative as Octopus in those areas. I just don’t believe that the others are.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I agree, octopus have been fab. However, it's more than just a few pennies. And part of the reason we bought our first EV was the E.On next drive tariff made this a more financially viable option for us. I've never been with E.On so I'm happy to see what happens...I'll aim to do an update video in 6 months or so. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@welshtony14 күн бұрын
I've been with E-On for a number of years - I don't have Solar, battery or a EV but I still find it cheaper than any other.
@ianrob47604 күн бұрын
we can debate which company is best but the great thing is you have two suppliers who you have the choice on best to suit your own circumstances. For me Octopus agile is the best for my personal usage but I hope Labour as the new govt can get rid of the gas price lock in which will make a big difference.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, absolutely I agree it depends on each individual. The nice thing at the moment is that there appears to be some competition emerging 👍🏽
@ianrob47604 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome and because octopus are now number one in the UK the others have to compete and provide the agile .. however they don’t generate enough green ? Or have the deals octopus have
@ianrob47604 күн бұрын
Big difference is octopus have investors and not shareholders and the biggest one is a green fund
@EverydayLife6214 күн бұрын
Eon are awful, don’t switch it takes months to get onto your chosen tariff, just don’t do it they are terrible.
@lesterrobinson31694 күн бұрын
In your experience, but in my experience they have been very good 😊
@sdpryce4 күн бұрын
EON are awful when things go wrong. Good luck, you will need it. Make sure your phone battery is charged as you will be on hold for hours 😂
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Thanks for the insight. I've not tried ringing them and to be fair I've not needed to, they've been very responsive via X and email. I'll post a 6 month update. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@lesterrobinson31694 күн бұрын
I have found them to be very helpful 😊
@jerodewert83344 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@terrymackenzie67844 күн бұрын
Good video it's good to see a bit of competition. Can I be bothered to switch from my Intelligent Octopus Go tariff no I'm paying so little anyway it hardly seems worth it
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi Terry - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. I'd agree if you're able to get in the intelligent octopus go option then that is good. It will be interesting to see what happens to rates come October though when prices are said be increasing. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@Joe-lb8qn4 күн бұрын
I'm currently (no pun intended) running at 99% off peak (car and house) and I see that continuing for most of the year. So the only variables for someone like me (battery EV solar) are off peak rate and standing charge (since not much diff between 15p and 16.5p export rates) since an extra few hours at night make no difference. I think I'm more of a usual example than you having a very slow charger and the length of the off peak being important. I can add 150 miles in 6 hours so almost never need more than that (in fact I can say never in 4 years) and you can use devices like washing machines in parallel with an ev charge. I know EV Nick has explained how to game intelligent octopus to get more than the 6 hours and I've occasionally got that but there's a limit to what you can do for more than 6 hours of cheap electric anyway most batteries will be full in 4 hours or so Would you have a different answer if you had a faster charger? I would find that a serious inconvenience as I'd be plugging in most nights
@user-qu3vd5hd2k4 күн бұрын
HI Shan, I used to be with EON before I got my battery. When I asked for an Economy 7 quote, I was told that my SMETS 2 meter was not up to the job and that I would need to have an Economy 7 meter installed at £138. In fact, I was told that they couldn't even quote me without the meter swap! Therefore I switched to Octopus who can communicate with a SMETS 2 meter for import and export. When my fixed tariff year is up, though I may have another look at EON. Good video!
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Thanks for sharing - that doesn't sound ideal! I can see why you switched away. I've a SMETS2 and there's been no issues with connection, so far. I'll aim to post a 6 month follow up video. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@dama0544 күн бұрын
I will stick with octopus as they don't ask for MCS for your solar install
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
That's right, E.On except Flexiorb too
@dama0544 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome flexiorb ? Please elaborate
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
@dama054 Flexi-Orb is an alternative (but equivalent) professional certification scheme to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
@dama0544 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome ok thanks only issue is I have no paperwork for my install as it was put in a while ago
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
I'm sure a retrospective assessment of the install should allow you to get some certification to be able to sign up to an export option
@jamesbolger80634 күн бұрын
I am very reluctant to move from octopus 🐙 but i am a battery solar only preson so this is a great chance to inport at much cheeper rate am on flux at the moment keep up the intresting work
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi James - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. I too was reluctant, till I looked at the Next Drive tariff in more detail and ran the numbers. I'll aim to post a 6 month review video so watch this space. 🙂
@michaelscott11784 күн бұрын
Almost exactly my experience too, going from Octopus to EON. You are unusual (if not unique) in the current KZbin content creators and I appreciate the tariff comparisons between suppliers rather than just within the Octopus tariff portfolio. Like you, I will look forward to going back to Octopus for their customer service and the app. EON take note... But I can't ignore the significant savings which are fixed for 12 months with the EON SEG payments at 16.5p/kWh and the 7-hour off-peak.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi Michael - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video with your kind words. Thanks for the insight, glad to know I'm in good company. I think other companies have little choice but to try and emulate what Octopus have done, otherwise they will have have largely fallen behind in this race. It should hopefully see the return of some fantastic opportunities for customers who are prepared to seek them out 👍🏽 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@Joe-lb8qn4 күн бұрын
What's the benefit of 7 hours off peak compared to 5 or 6? Serious question.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
@Joe-lb8qn for us it means we can charge our EV off peak from our 3KW charger and not need to fork out for a faster and more expensive charger. Also, the times are more accessible so we can run other appliances or electric showers in this time 👍🏽
@derekpaisley6205 күн бұрын
Interesting video, thanks for explaining the process. I am with IOG so interested see what the difference is. I don't use peak electricity at all with solar and 15kwh of battery. Newly installed heat pump, so keeping my eyes open for new energy tariffs.
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi Derek - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. I suspect given you can access IOG your savings by switching to E.On won't be as attractive as mine. Furthermore, if you have a heat pump the cosy tariff may well be worth a look at for the winter. Nevertheless, I think it it useful to know what the competition are doing and run the numbers every so often to check you're getting the best deal. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@joymarie44435 күн бұрын
Can I ask how will you deal with Saving Sessions. I'm on the Eon Next Drive V3 tarrif and have export with them also. I can't see how I can save energy unless the export is taken into account like last year. Octopus deducted the export from import and using forced export ensured a saving. I dont think Eon can make this calculation. Any ideas (I'm not a give energy customer)
@everythinghome4 күн бұрын
Hi Joy - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. The saving sessions are a Octopus Energy led. However, the wider scheme is the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) - I haven't explored how this will work with E.On yet to be honest. But undoubtedly I will do. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@Pete-rf6zz14 сағат бұрын
Eon next pay annually for solar, 16p per kWh when signed up. They said that part is old fashioned where they take a manual reading and photo for export. Import is like octopus using same software, bills are a little sparidic on eon next drive 3 normally monthly, but it is a great tariff, I was on octopus go, but now our bills are much cheaper. The saving sessions with eon next are deducted from the monthly bill.
@joymarie444314 сағат бұрын
I've swapped to eon for both import and export. My question is... will eon use my export figure against my import figure to calculate a usage saving during the dfs events. Like octopus do? @Pete-rf6zz
@Pete-rf6zz14 сағат бұрын
@@joymarie4443 they pay it annually or upon request, but I have not been with them for a year. I can ask them, but would imagine they pay by cheque or deduct from one of your accounts. Tell you what I might ask to pay mine now and see if they send a cheque.
@Pete-rf6zz14 сағат бұрын
the export is dealt with separately and does not affect the DFS sessions.
@BlackCountryLad5 күн бұрын
Why are you not on Intelligent Octopus Go 7p kWh and 15p kWh export
@simonmarshall81155 күн бұрын
He said in the video because he doesn’t haven’t a compatible car or charger
@paulhetherington9694 күн бұрын
Because like many others, including me, we don’t have the correct car or charger.
@BlackCountryLad4 күн бұрын
@@paulhetherington969 new charger problem solved.
@magicker80525 күн бұрын
do all these export tarrifs require MSC certs?
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
I can't recall for Octopus as I signed up a while ago but for E.on it's MCS or FlexiOrb as mentioned in the video
@tinrobot17465 күн бұрын
I think loyalty is important. Octopus continue to offer the highest number of tariffs. I’m on agile with fixed agile for export. Made £30 this week on a modest set up. I don’t see anything in your video that would make me move to Eon. Tonight I’m discharging at 15p. I will then film the battery at below 0p.
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Useful to know. I was in the same position and stayed with Octopus for 5 years. The savings won't be there for everyone or enough to make people switch and that was never the intention. Rather, it was to demonstrate that there are other options out there which is good and will hopefully mean prices stay competitive. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@colinphillipson48305 күн бұрын
I too am a long standing Octopus customer having been on nearly all of their tariffs, also from the Toon and I've had Evs since 2013. I've been on that FB E.On group since it started as I've just had my solar and batteries installed a few weeks ago. 16x Aiko 455w in two 8 DC arrays with the relatively new Sigenergy 6kW Inverter and 5+8kWh batteries. I also can't get the IOG tariff have no compatible car or home charge unit. I'm on Agile import and Outgoing fixed at 15p just accepted just 3 days ago on the 9th. Everything you mentioned about E.on was my concern also and decided that for now I like Octopus for its admin, app and monthly export account payments. I'm still going to keep looking at that ND tariff as it will definitely be better over the winter months at 6.9p import to charge the batteries and car. Liked and subscribed 👍🏻.
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
Thanks Colin, it's definitely going to be interesting to see what happens with these tariffs come October and beyond. ⚫⚪
@johnwilkins20235 күн бұрын
If a number of people move from Octopus to Eon then I expect Octopus will review their rates accordingly. Thanks for being a pioneer.
@FFVoyager5 күн бұрын
I've been watching some comments on line of people moving from Octopus and thinking just that. Octopus are a company that won't want to be left behind and I'd expect some interesting tariff tweaking in the next couple of months. Till then I better have another go at the spreadsheet although on IOG I think the benefits will be somewhat less for us.
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Definitely agreed, and part of the reason I switched was their limited reduction in the off peak for Go in April. Plus, keeping one eye on Octobers prices a 12 month fix for both import and export is very welcome right now 👍🏽 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@edwardwilcox89823 күн бұрын
Is it possible to receive FIT and generation payments as well as Export payments from Energy companies?
@robwalker8643 күн бұрын
@@edwardwilcox8982 Yes you should be able to opt out of any export element of the FiT and keep the generation element.
@everythinghome3 күн бұрын
Yes, I did a video on this exact question and whether it is worth it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrKimOXfbeCnsUsi=Yb4qWkV_8F3eyyTF
@ianjones68495 күн бұрын
I am still with Octopus and IOF tariff and my export rate is 27.87/kWh 1600-1900hrs and 20.9p/kWh 1900 - 1600hrs, seems a much better rate than E-On.
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
Hi Ian - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. As I say in the video, the offerings from E.On won't be better for everyone. Certainly, running my numbers it'll work out better for us. It'll be interesting to see what happens to Octopus smart tariff rates come October 24. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@joymarie444314 сағат бұрын
@@ianjones6849 for anyone with solar/battery or a non recognised ev car/charger this Eon tarrif is great. If your eligible for IOG then not so much.
@carlarrowsmith5 күн бұрын
I moved to E.on next last week, so far so good. The only down side is the app not being very good, rates are per hour rather than 1/2 hour and the charts don't align very well. However it being a fixed tariff for import and export is rather good and the rates are nice 😊
@everythinghome5 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Completely agree - their app is not as good. To be fair I could do with not looking at an app so much! I'm quite looking forward to the set and forget nature of a single tariff for the whole year 😂 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@teddyboy2527 күн бұрын
Good job
@everythinghome7 күн бұрын
Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. If you’ve not already, please do like this video and stay tuned for some more content 🙂
@michaelhildreth-bell468414 күн бұрын
The dowload link has a SS that has EON N Drive on it not Agile
@everythinghome14 күн бұрын
Apologies, when I added the daily standing charge recently I was playing around with a few tariffs. You can go ahead and change the name yourself. Thanks for letting me know, I'll update it to the default tariff 1, 2, 3 Thanks Shan 👍🏽
@peteturner849314 күн бұрын
It's a no brainer to put the battery in the garage any issues the garage can quite happily go up in flames now it's the house instead - just what storage did you think you would be loosing just means a little less room for junk...? Not sure you properly thought out the all the options, but hindsight is a wonderful thing, thxs for sharing.
@everythinghome12 күн бұрын
Hi Pete - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. I agree, in hindsight I would probably have put it in the garage and upgraded my cabling to it which would allow me to fit a faster charging point too. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂
@peteturner849312 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome Where there any concerns from house insurance re siteing the battery?
@everythinghome12 күн бұрын
@peteturner8493 No there weren't. I did inform them though and it made no difference to my home insurance premium 👍🏽
@heat00015 күн бұрын
Do I still need the smart meter
@everythinghome15 күн бұрын
Yes, you'll need a smart meter. You can, and I have, done away with the in house display (IHD)
@heat00015 күн бұрын
@@everythinghome I have the IHD display that’s what I wanted to know if I can take that away, I have a smart meter
@everythinghome15 күн бұрын
@heat000 yes, you don't need it of you're happy to access more and more accurate data on your phone via the app
@bernardwoods-n1f16 күн бұрын
Hi Mate, just a quick heads up that I am now with Octopus as of tonight - I made the switch from Eonnext on Monday and as I said before, I used your referral link😀 I know that I now qualify for £50 energy credit on my account but not too sure how long they take to add it?