Ovo Energy reviews, prices and tariffs
Ovo Energy began trading in 2009 and has since quickly emerged as one of the UK’s largest domestic energy supplier. On their path to becoming one of the largest energy suppliers in the UK, they acquired the home energy division of SSE in 2020. They promise all customers 100% renewable energy as standard.
Since breaking into the energy market, they have placed an emphasis on greener energy. In 2011, the company’s founder, Stephen Fitzpatrick, appeared in Parliament to champion fairer energy for consumers. Another key milestone in Ovo’s success was becoming the first UK supplier to remove coal and nuclear from their energy mix in 2015.
As one of the UKs leading energy suppliers, they offer:
- 100% renewable power
- They will plant a tree in each customer’s name, every year
- Interest when your account is in credit
- Smart meters
- Electric vehicle support and plans
- See your environmental impact
With over 46,000 reviews on Trustpilot, they have an Excellent rating of 4.3 out of a possible 5 stars.
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Ovo Energy Prices and Tariffs
Ovo Energy offer some of the best renewable energy tariffs on the market.
Ovo Better Energy cost averages £88 per month.
Tariff Info
- 1 year fixed price
- 3-5% interest on account credit
- £60 early exit fees
- One tree planted for you each year
- Electricity Unit Rate: 17.24p per kWh
- Electricity Standing Charge: 24.37p per day
- Gas Unit Rate: 3.09p per kWh
- Gas Standing Charge: 26.58p per day.
Simpler Energy averages £93 per month.
Tariff Info
- Variable tariff – price could go up or down
- 3-5% interest on account credit
- No early exit fees
- One tree planted for you each year
- Electricity Unit Rate: 18.31p per kWh
- Electricity Standing Charge: 24.39p per day
- Gas Unit Rate: 3.3p per kWh
- Gas Standing Charge: 26.6p per day.
Average price calculations are based on a family of 4 living in a 3 bedroom house.
Please note that if you compare with Love Energy Savings, cheaper prices may be available as we have negotiated exclusive deals with a wide range of suppliers. You can compare prices here.
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Ownership
Founded in the UK in 2009, the company launched their international arm in 2018. Part of the OVO Group, which is a subsidiary of Imagination Industries Ltd, wholly owned by OVO Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick.
Ovo Energy Group acquired SSE’s home energy division in January 2020.
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Location
The headquarters of OVO Energy is in Bristol, England:
1 Rivergate Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ED
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Awards
OVO Energy has several awards under its belt by striving to become the leader in renewable energy and their carbon zero goal. Here’s a list of their most notable wins:
- uSwitch Best Account Management 2020
- uSwitch Best Smart Meter Experience 2020
- uSwitch Best Billing Services 2020
- uSwitch Best Rewards 2020
- Stephen Fitzpatrick named Entrepreneur of the Year, BusinessGreenAwards 2018
- UK’s 20th Best Company to Work For, Sunday Times Best Companies 2017
- uSwitch Supplier of the Year 2017, 2019
- World's Best Energy Brand at CHARGE 2016 - the World's First Energy Branding Conference
- Best Customer Service Team in Europe at the 2016 European Contact Centre and Customer Service Awards 2016
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Cancellation Policy
You can leave OVO Energy at any point, after your cooling-off period, the standard 14 days, your switch to them will begin but are free to leave as and when you want.
On their fixed energy tariffs, you’ll need to pay £30 exit fee for each fuel. It’s worth noting, any debit balances built up in your account will need to be cleared and will be billed on your final statement. Variable tariffs do not have any early exit fees.
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Green Performance
Energy Source
%
Coal
0.00%
Natural gas
48.10%
Nuclear
0.00%
Renewables
51.90%
Other fuels
0.00%
How to switch to OVO Energy
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