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FlexMyPower pays you to shift when you use energy. Connect your smart devices, respond to grid alerts, and earn real money — zero upfront cost.
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Geopolitical conflict is accelerating the UK’s renewable energy buildout — and that means more grid volatility, more flex events, and more money for households who are ready.
Compatible devices
Kettles, dishwashers, washing machines
Heating & cooling pre-conditioning
Immersion heater scheduling
Smart V2G-ready charging
Store cheap, discharge at peak
Tariff comparison
| Tariff | Bill saving | Flex earnings | Net benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Rate | -£80/yr | +£180/yr | +£260/yr |
| SVT (Standard Variable) | -£100/yr | +£210/yr | +£310/yr |
| Dual Fuel† | -£80/yr | +£180/yr | +£260/yr |
| Renewable‡ | -£90/yr | +£200/yr | +£290/yr |
| Economy 7 | -£60/yr | +£150/yr | +£210/yr |
| Agile (Octopus) | -£140/yr | +£280/yr | +£420/yr |
† Dual Fuel — flex earnings come from electricity usage only; the gas portion of your tariff has no impact on DFS participation.
‡ Renewable — higher average reflects that green-tariff households are more likely to own a heat pump, solar panels, or EV, increasing flex potential.
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How it works
Link your smart home devices via our app — no new hardware, no engineers, just a 2-minute setup.
FlexMyPower automatically shifts your device usage during grid stress events — you barely notice.
Earnings land in your bank account monthly. The more devices, the more you earn.
Works with every supplier
FlexMyPower does one thing: it watches the grid and pays you extra when you shift your usage. We are not an energy supplier. We do not touch your tariff, move you to a new contract, or change your existing bill in any way. We just pay you on top of whatever you already have.
Stay exactly where you are. FlexMyPower adds flex earnings on top — your Octopus bill, tariff, and direct debit are completely untouched.
Stay with them. Your existing direct debit and contract carry on as normal. FlexMyPower pays you separately for every flex event.
No problem. Flexibility payments come from the grid, not your supplier. Your fixed rate stays fixed — no exit fees, no switching, no risk.
FlexMyPower works for renters too. No installation, no landlord permission needed. A smart meter and one smart device is all you need.
Want to earn even more in the meantime?
FlexMyPower launches soon. In the meantime, switching to a smart time-of-use tariff can significantly increase what you'll earn the moment we go live. Use the calculator to see the difference. Switching is entirely optional — FlexMyPower works with all tariffs.
* Estimates based on DESNZ analysis and typical UK household consumption. Actual savings vary. FlexMyPower is not affiliated with Octopus Energy and earns no commission from switches. Switching is entirely optional — FlexMyPower works with all tariffs and all suppliers.
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