Octopus Energy’s Saving Sessions sit within its wider smart tariff and demand flexibility programmes, competing with similar “use less at peak time” schemes from other suppliers and the National Grid. This one is an opt-in event running 6pm to 7pm, where you’re asked to reduce electricity use during a busy evening peak. If you take part, Octopus typically tracks your usage against a baseline and rewards the reduction with account credit, so it’s less about switching supplier and more about shifting habits for an hour.
Who should opt in, and what counts as “saving”?
It suits households that can pause high-draw appliances for a short window, think tumble dryers, dishwashers, immersion heaters, EV charging, or electric showers. The email link matters because you usually need to opt in for your savings to be counted. Keep expectations realistic: the easiest wins come from delaying big loads rather than sitting in the dark.
- Time window: 6pm to 7pm, when the grid is typically under the most strain.
- Reward basis: credit is usually based on how much you cut versus your normal usage for that period.