Octopus saving sessions

masonic

born_again said:

Interesting to note it says 1 hour between 17:00 & 18:30 ? in app

Specifically "1 hours", so I'm guessing they've used a floor value in a script. I don't think the previous 1 hour test session was pluralised. Website gets it right, so unlikely to have been keyed incorrectly.

PennineAcute

Won't let me sign up.  Says it could be because too many are trying.

Try again tomorrow.

I want to see if I can beat my previous reduction of 40 w.

QrizB

The_Hawk said:

I think I've now proved my previous conclusion that, without the In Day Adjustment, the current Demand Flexibility Service and, therefore, the Octopus Savings Sessions are a waste of time for me.

That's always your choice.

The_Hawk said:

With the maximum effort to cut back from an already very low base, in the first saving session I saved 31p.

If you only typically use 150Wh in the period, you're not going to be able to earn more than that.

The_Hawk said:

I won't be going through any such effort again unless the In Day Adjustment is reintroduced.

In-day adjustment can't have been meant to be used the way it was (artificially inflating use earlier in the day, for greater benefit when saving) and I can't see it coming back.

The_Hawk said:

I will continue to sign up, in the hope of winning a prize and I will also, hopefully, be able to take advantage of any 'free' sessions.

Again, still your choice.

bagand96

Anyone had a notification from Octopus via the App or email yet? I got the WhatsApp one, but nothing from the app and no email. Pretty sure I didn't last time either. 

masonic

bagand96 said:

Anyone had a notification from Octopus via the App or email yet? I got the WhatsApp one, but nothing from the app and no email. Pretty sure I didn't last time either. 

Likewise. If the website/app performance is anything to go by, they don't have the capacity to get these out at the moment.

Jonty6262

I am not allowed to take part this year because you have to have a direct debit. Bit sneaky really.Cant be for no other reason other than to control your finances.Always been in at least £200 credit and got smart meters. 

MultiFuelBurner

Jonty6262 said:

I am not allowed to take part this year because you have to have a direct debit. Bit sneaky really.Cant be for no other reason other than to control your finances.Always been in at least £200 credit and got smart meters. 

Good I think that's a fair reason.

Don't forget that also means variable in full direct debit so you only pay for what you use that month so no shenanigans in that. It's what we are on.

They can set it up instantly like like with a quick message.

Spoonie_Turtle

Ooh, Whatsapp message says every person opted in will earn at least 100 points, even if they don't save that much (or anything, presumably).  
[Would just copy and paste the relevant part but I'm not currently on my phone.]

Jonty6262

MultiFuelBurner said:

Jonty6262 said:

I am not allowed to take part this year because you have to have a direct debit. Bit sneaky really.Cant be for no other reason other than to control your finances.Always been in at least £200 credit and got smart meters. 

Good I think that's a fair reason.

Don't forget that also means variable in full direct debit so you only pay for what you use that month so no shenanigans in that. It's what we are on.

They can set it up instantly like like with a quick message.

No it's an awful scheme all round

Jonty6262

Spoonie_Turtle said:

Ooh, Whatsapp message says every person opted in will earn at least 100 points, even if they don't save that much (or anything, presumably).  
[Would just copy and paste the relevant part but I'm not currently on my phone.]

Remind me what does 100 points equate to?