Smart Tariffs - Terms and Conditions

Octopus Energy Limited and Octopus Energy Operations Limited - Smart Tariffs terms and conditions.

Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

1 Terms and conditions in this section 1 apply to all our smart import tariffs

1.1 The smart import tariffs offered by Octopus are uniquely innovative, and are offered to customers through our beta programme. This means these tariffs are using the latest proprietary technology and smart meter infrastructure, so are still very much in the testing and development stages. They are often heavily reliant on third party processes that might not always be reliable, and you should expect things to not work the first time, or break unexpectedly. On some occasions, issues with smart meters may take significant time to fix, or prevent one of our smart import tariffs working at all. We will always do our best to give you a great service and fix things promptly, but by agreeing to be on one of these tariffs, you understand and accept that despite all our efforts, things may not always work or be fixable.

1.2 Our General Terms & Conditions for domestic energy supply that you signed up to when you joined us and our Privacy Policy (which can be found on our website) still apply, as well as the relevant additional tariff terms set out below, which together form part of our Contract with you. The definitions in the General Terms & Conditions apply here unless we say otherwise.

1.3 You can always switch from a standard import tariff to a smart import tariff (provided you meet the eligibility criteria for that particular tariff), but if you switch away from a smart import tariff, you cannot switch back to a smart import tariff within 30 days.

1.4 You will need to have a compatible Smart Meter to switch to one of our smart import tariffs. If you don’t have a Smart Meter already installed, we can install one free of charge. We will arrange this as fast as possible, but you accept and agree that the installation is dependent on engineer and stock availability and so the process may take some time. We are also only able to install smart meters in areas with sufficient connectivity to the smart meter data communication network.

1.5 If you switch to one of our smart import tariffs, you agree that we can take half hourly meter readings from your Smart Meter. If we are unable to obtain half hourly meter readings from your Smart Meter, we will charge you for your energy as we would charge a customer on our Flexible Octopus Variable Rate Tariff, based on typical consumption patterns (referred to by Ofgem as “Profile 1”).

1.6 If we are using third party software or applications (including but not limited to APIs) to connect to specific devices as part of your smart import tariff, our ability to manage these devices and perform the associated services is dependent on the availability of these third parties. We are not responsible for and cannot control these third party products and services, and we will not be liable for any issues or losses arising in relation to the failure or non-availability of such third party software or applications.

2 Terms and conditions in this section 2 apply to your relevant smart import tariff

2.1 These terms apply to the Octopus Go tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.1.1 Octopus Go is a Variable Rate Tariff, with your daily standing charge, quoted day rate per kWh and quoted night rate per kWh (for 4 hours starting at 00:30).

2.1.2 Octopus Go is only compatible with our “Octopus Outgoing Smart Export Guarantee” export tariff and no other Octopus export tariffs.

2.1.3 Octopus Go is designed for customers who either own or have a long-term lease of a battery electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle that they will be charging at their home that we supply. If you sign up to our Octopus Go tariff but do not meet any of these eligibility criteria, we can place you on an alternative tariff that we consider is more appropriate for your circumstances. We will let you know if we do this and advise you of the rates and terms that apply to the alternative tariff.

2.2 These terms apply to the Octopus Go Green tariff - last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.2.1 Octopus Go Green is a tariff exclusively available to Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, and Cupra electric vehicle drivers. To switch to Octopus Go Green, we will ask you to provide your vehicle registration number or order number so we can verify your vehicle ownership.

2.2.2 Octopus Go Green is a Variable Rate Tariff, with your daily standing charge, quoted day rate per kWh and a quoted night rate per kWh (for four hours starting at 00:30).

2.3 These terms apply to the Agile Octopus tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.3.1 Prices for the Agile Octopus tariff are calculated based on a formula related to wholesale costs, and are usually published between 16:00-22:00 (normally, but not always, nearer 16:00), for the following day, with a different price for every 30 minutes of every day.

2.3.2 Agile Octopus is a Variable Rate Tariff, and your daily standing charge and the unit rate pricing formula is variable and subject to change. We will give you reasonable notice of any changes.

2.3.3 Prices can rise as well as fall, though the unit rate is capped at the amount specified at the time of switching. We will give you reasonable notice of any changes to the cap.

2.3.4 The variable nature of Agile Octopus means any prediction of future costs will be inaccurate and historical data will not predict future performance. Agile Octopus is a smart import tariff that allows you to unlock the cheaper and greener benefits of using energy according to wholesale costs. Sometimes peaks may be higher, sometimes lower. You will always be able to switch to one of our fairly priced standard tariffs at any time.

2.4 These terms apply to the Intelligent Octopus tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.4.1 Intelligent Octopus is a Variable Rate Tariff, with your daily standing charge, a quoted day rate per kWh and a quoted night rate (for six hours, from 23:30 to 05:30 - the “off-peak hours”).

2.4.2 Intelligent Octopus is only compatible with our “Octopus Outgoing Smart Export Guarantee” export tariff and no other Octopus export tariffs.

2.4.3 The Intelligent Octopus tariff is for customers with a battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle that charges primarily at the home that we supply. Any electricity used by the vehicle according to the Intelligent Octopus schedule plus any other electricity used in your home during off-peak hours will be charged at the night rate.

2.4.4 If we schedule your electric vehicle to charge outside of the off-peak hours, we will apply the night rate for your EV charging and any underlying household usage will be charged in the relevant half hour billing periods.

2.4.5 To be eligible for this tariff, you agree to download the Octopus Energy app and register your low carbon technology on the app. This is an ongoing requirement throughout your time on this tariff. If at any time you do not have an active authorisation for integration with a supported vehicle or charge point and you have not had such active authorisation for a period of more than 30 days, you will no longer be eligible for this tariff and we will switch you to one of our fairly priced standard tariffs and you will be billed according to your usage under that tariff.

2.4.6 You must record your operating preferences in the Intelligent Octopus app, for example what time you need your electric vehicle ready in the morning and how much energy you would like to add to your vehicle. We'll take your operating preferences into account first and optimise your energy use around that. If it's not possible to charge your car by the time you specify (for example, because the connector capacity is not sufficient for a full charge or because your preferences are updated on too short notice for a full charge) we'll notify you and try to charge as much as possible in the time available.

2.4.7 Intelligent Octopus is subject to a fair use policy with a maximum of six hours of managed charging per 24 hours. Should your charging schedule request more than six hours per 24 hours, we reserve the right to charge any incremental usage above six hours at the day rate.

2.4.8 By signing up to the Intelligent Octopus tariff, you agree to:

  • a) Give us permission to integrate and connect with your low carbon technology using your home wifi, in-built sim card, or other method as agreed between us.
  • b) Give us permission to influence the times of operation of your low carbon technology. We will always strive to operate these assets in line with the preferences you have specified in our app, but this service cannot be guaranteed.
  • c) Us collecting data about your low carbon technology, including but not limited to model, power consumption, operating preferences, any actions you take to operate these assets and how these assets perform. We will use this information to optimise your asset operations, send operating instructions to your low carbon technology, and generate bills.

2.4.9 We do not guarantee that this tariff will be compatible with your low carbon technology or that your technology will operate in accordance with your preferences. We accept no liability for wear of your low carbon technology, scheduling failure or other electric faults. Our liability to you is as set out in our General Terms and Conditions.

2.5 These terms apply to the Tesla tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

The Tesla tariff is a combined import and export tariff, and you therefore cannot be on any other tariffs whilst on the Tesla tariff.

2.5.1 By signing up to the Tesla tariff, you consent to Tesla remotely controlling your Powerwall and remotely controlling the time and rate of your Tesla electric vehicle charging if applicable (within constraints set by you with regards to certain elements, e.g. departure time and required battery state of charge at that point), in collaboration with Octopus Energy for the purpose of both charging and grid optimization within the described offer.

2.5.2 You consent to Octopus Energy sharing your personal data with Tesla for the purposes of supplying you with this tariff.

2.5.3 You understand that if your predicted annual consumption (based on industry standards) between the hours of 07:00 and 19:30 goes above 9,500kWh per Powerwall, Octopus Energy reserves the right to move you to alternative Octopus Energy tariff.

2.5.4 You agree that any feed in tariff (FiT) payments you may currently be receiving for your exported energy will be stopped when you move to the Tesla tariff and will be replaced by export payments on the Tesla tariff. If Octopus Energy is not your FiT supplier, you agree to inform your current FiT supplier that you should no longer receive export payments from them as they have been replaced by export payments from the Tesla tariff.

2.5.5 When the fixed term of your Tesla tariff comes to an end, unless you elect to stay on the Tesla tariff, optimization of your Powerwall will cease and remote Tesla Energy Plan optimization of your Powerwall will cease.

2.5.6 You agree to provide Octopus Energy with your Serial Number for your Tesla Powerwall, your MSC Certificate number for your solar system and your DNO confirmation.

2.5.7 By agreeing to be on the Tesla tariff, you also accept Octopus Energy’s Smart Export Tariff Terms and Conditions.

2.6 These terms apply to the Octopus Zero tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.6.1 The Octopus Zero tariff is a 12 month fixed tariff that covers both your electricity import and export.

2.6.2 To be eligible for this tariff you must:

  • a) Be living in an Octopus ZERO approved home, with Octopus Energy approved heat pump, solar PV and battery systems installed, which need to remain operational/turned on and be well maintained throughout the term of your tariff;
  • b) Have a continuous internet connection via WiFi;
  • c) Leave the settings on your PV inverter and home battery unchanged from how we remotely program this for you; and
  • d) Have a Smart Meter for both import and export installed.

2.6.3 If you sign up to our Octopus Zero tariff but do not meet these eligibility criteria, or at any time during the term of the tariff one or more of the eligibility criteria cease to apply, we can place you on an alternative tariff that we consider is more appropriate for your circumstances. We will let you know if we do this and advise you of the rates and terms that apply to the alternative tariff.

2.6.4 We are relying on the information provided to us by your developer or house builder and if at any point we discover that the information provided to us is inaccurate or incomplete and changes the eligibility of the property for this tariff, we will not be responsible for any loss you may incur as a result.

2.6.5 You cannot be on any other export tariff whilst on the Octopus Zero tariff.

2.6.6 Your energy use will be charged as follows:

  • a) There will be no standing charge.
  • b) You will receive 10 MWh of energy import over the 12 month term for free (please note paragraph 2.6.6 below).
  • c) Any energy you import above 10 MWh will be charged at the rate quoted to you during your sign-up journey.
  • d) Any electric vehicle charging is not included in the 10 MWh of free energy and we will charge you for this separately. We will let you know the rates for this energy consumption during your sign-up journey.

2.6.7 Any energy you import above 10 MWh will be calculated and billed to you at the earlier of (i) end of the fixed term of the tariff or (ii) when you leave the Octopus Zero tariff.

2.6.8 You agree to keep the Octopus ZERO approved home equipment properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidance and by using manufacturer approved engineers.

2.6.9 If you leave the Octopus Zero tariff for whatever reason before the end of the fixed term, we will charge you for any energy you have used above a prorated allowance of 27 kWh per day since your last bill and shall bill you for this amount when you leave.

2.7 These terms apply to the Cosy Octopus tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.7.1 Cosy Octopus is a Variable Rate Tariff, with your daily standing charge, quoted day rate per kWh, two lower price per kWh “boost periods” (from 04:00 - 07:00 and 13:00 - 16:00), and a “peak period” rate per kWh (from 16:00 - 19:00).

2.7.2 Cosy Octopus is compatible with our “Octopus Outgoing Smart Export Guarantee” and “Octopus Outgoing” export tariffs and no other Octopus export tariffs.

2.7.3 To be eligible for the Cosy Octopus tariff, you must have an air source heat pump installed and operational at the property which we supply. If you sign up to our Cosy Octopus tariff but do not meet this eligibility criteria, we can place you on an alternative tariff that we consider is more appropriate for your circumstances. We will let you know if we do this and advise you of the rates and terms that apply to the alternative tariff.

2.8 These terms apply to the Octopus Flux tariff - Last updated on 22 March 2023 (Version C)

2.8.1 The Octopus Flux tariff is a combined import and export tariff, and you therefore cannot be on any other tariffs whilst on the Octopus Flux tariff.

2.8.2 Octopus Flux is a Variable Rate Tariff, with your daily standing charge, quoted day rate per kWh, a lower price per kWh “flux period” (from 02:00 to 05:00), and a “peak period” rate per kWh (from 16:00 to 19:00) for your imported and exported energy.

2.8.3 By agreeing to be on Octopus Flux, you also accept Octopus Energy’s Export Tariff Terms and Conditions.

2.8.4 You agree that any feed in tariff (FiT) payments you may currently be receiving for your exported energy will be stopped when you move to Octopus Flux and will be replaced by export payments on the Octopus Flux tariff. If Octopus Energy is not your FiT supplier, you agree to inform your current FiT supplier that you should no longer receive export payments from them as they have been replaced by export payments from the Octopus Flux tariff.

2.8.5 To be eligible for this tariff you must:

  • a) Have a Smart Meter for both import and export installed;
  • b) Have a photovoltaic (PV) solar system and a home battery installed and operational at the property which we supply; and
  • c) Provide us with your G98 / G99 certification from your distributor.
  • d) Provide us with your MSC certificate for your PV system

2.8.6 If you sign up to our Octopus Flux tariff but do not meet these eligibility criteria, or at any time during the term of the tariff one or more of the eligibility criteria cease to apply, we can place you on an alternative tariff that we consider is more appropriate for your circumstances. We will let you know if we do this and advise you of the rates and terms that apply to the alternative tariff.

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