1.5m households could claim free electricity this weekend

Close Up Of Smart Energy Meter In Kitchen Measuring Electricity And Gas Use With Woman Looking At Bills

1.5m could claim free electricity this weekend (Image credit: Getty Images)

With energy prices continuing to rise, many UK homeowners are searching for practical ways to lower their bills.

This weekend, OVO Energy is offering around 1.5 million customers six hours of free electricity, providing a timely opportunity to reduce usage costs.

It’s also a perfect moment to explore effective energy-saving tips that can help you make lasting savings beyond this limited offer.

Who’s eligible and what’s the offer?

From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June, OVO Energy customers on an eligible plan – fixed rate, dual-fuel, or standard variable – can receive two hours of free electricity each night between 9pm and 11pm. That adds up to six hours across the weekend.

To claim the deal, customers need to open the OVO Energy app and opt-in through the offer section before 9pm on each participating night.

The energy used during those windows will then be refunded as a bill credit, expected to appear by the end of August.

Why free electricity is being offered now

OVO energy company advertise on an MG all-electric SUV during the Everything Electric show at ExCel London — *OVO are offering free electricity as part of their “Power Your Party” campaign* (Image credit: Getty Images)

The offer is timed to match the summer festival season as part of OVO’s “Power Your Party” campaign, responding to research that shows nearly half of Brits missed out on live event tickets this year.

Designed to ease festival FOMO, it supports those who are choosing to watch performances from home instead of attending in person.

More broadly, energy providers are also under pressure to offer more value as customers grapple with the energy price cap and ongoing energy price rises.

This free power window also encourages the use of electricity during off-peak hours helping ease demand on the grid and reduce carbon emissions.

What else can you do to save on energy?

If you're eligible for this offer, it's a smart bonus, but it’s only part of the puzzle.

With bills still well above pre-crisis levels, taking control of your usage is essential.

For more insight into how and when to use electricity efficiently, especially during off-peak hours, it pays to stay informed.

Every small change counts, especially when combined with time-limited perks like this weekend’s free electricity offer.

News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.