[GlenH]

@retrotecchie I’ve just checked and it says that the meter is working in smart mode so it should be sending the readings so I’m not sure why Eon isn’t getting them.

[retrotecchie]

@GlenH

Likely just something needs tweaking on the account itself. The 'cannot get readings from your meter' message is often administrative. Another thing might be worth you doing is going online to your account or use the app and just check the smart meter preferences. You need to make sure your gas readings are set to 'daily' and your electric meter is set to half-hourly.

You will also need to turn Marketing on in your preferences in order to possibly trigger an invite to participate in Time Shift.

[Arktias]

Got email with next Energy Shift for tomorrow evening but the link keeps telling me "There is something wrong". Telephone number on the page is a generic helpline number, if I ring them will they know what I am ringing about? Don't want to miss out on it. Thanks

Edit - Just started working, so all signed up

[InsaneStar]

If I join this time, I could earn 0.11p It really doesn't seem worth the effort for that!

[retrotecchie]

@InsaneStar

Reduce your usage by 1/3kWh over the hour and you'd save that much anyway...

[InsaneStar]

Originally Posted by retrotecchie

@InsaneStar

Reduce your usage by 1/3kWh over the hour and you'd save that much anyway...

True but I'm not sitting in the dark, with the fridge and freezer (and everything else) turned off, for an hour. It's not worth it for that!

[retrotecchie]

@InsaneStar

In which case you shifting your energy demand won't amount to a hill of beans as far as the energy networks are concerned.

This energy shift applies rather more to folks who would be running a 2.7kW oven and a hob or two, plus maybe a kettle during the time shift period. If you are a frugal user during the period, you are not the person they are trying to incentivise to save energy!

The general idea is that if they can get two or three million people to save a kilowatt hour or two during the 'peak period' by not cooking their dinner at the same time, that saves them firing up 5MW capacity of near-online generation, usually gas fired, at a premium price. That 'on demand' reserve capacity not needing to be used will save not only energy, but should, in theory, mean that the overall cost of the UK electricity supply as a whole comes down significantly. It's the lower capacity, but ready at a few minutes notice, generation to provide headroom at times of peak demand that is by far the most costly part of the overall energy mix.

[hendersonm]

Originally Posted by retrotecchie

@InsaneStar

This energy shift applies rather more to folks who would be running a 2.7kW oven and a hob or two, plus maybe a kettle during the time shift period. If you are a frugal user during the period, you are not the person they are trying to incentivise to save energy!

Well, colour me confused. Someone who is cooking, washing or charging a car between 5.30-6.30 pm simply has to shift that usage to an hour or so after or before and they can get a couple of quid which essentially pays for their usage no matter when they used it. In the meantime, those that were already shifted have to pay for their shifted energy regardless. Hmm.

My target is to remain below 0.2kwh and they'll reward me with 41p.

Can I be bothered?

[JoeSoap]

Originally Posted by hendersonm

My target is to remain below 0.2kwh and they'll reward me with 41p.?

That’s what I consume every hour overnight when we’re all in bed. If I ever get invited to participate I’d have to sit in darkness with not even the fridges switched on at the wall. If I lived alone it could be done, but I’m not sure the other family members would want to make the sacrifice.

[Cosmo59]

I don't mean to sound like an 'energy shift' bore or lessen the opinion of others on this forum but I like it! a darkened home complimented by the whirr of the fridge (not willing to switch that off) - my own energy used to wind up the lantern and one candle burning to add some atmosphere. Its worth every penny for just an hour each week. Eon have paid both credits into my account and hopefully this week will be no different. I appreciate not everyone is invited to join and that alone may seem unfair but i guess it will be rolled out at some point to all customers.