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Clocks going back this Sunday? E.ON Next urges customers to check appliance timers to avoid missing electricity savings

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  • Next Smart Saver customers will have 22 hours of off-peak or super off-peak electricity this Sunday as the clocks change.
  • Customers using appliance or smart-plug timers should check that scheduled start times still match their intended lower-priced electricity periods.
  • E.ON Next customers have collectively saved £3.2 million1 by moving electricity use away from 4pm-7pm peak periods on the Next Smart Saver 12m tariff.

When the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October, phones and laptops normally update automatically but some appliance clocks and plug timers may not.

E.ON Next is encouraging customers on time of use tariffs to check any timers used for washing machines, dishwashers, water heating, EV charging or other suitable appliances. If you have set your appliances to start at a certain time, the clocks going back could mean your usual schedule now misses the cheapest super off-peak window (2am–5am) or falls into the peak period (4pm-7pm).

Next Smart Saver offers lower-priced electricity from 5am to 4pm and from 7pm to 2am, with its lowest-priced super off-peak period from 2am to 5am. The clocks changing means Next Smart Saver customers will benefit from an extra hour of off-peak electricity, enjoying 22 hours of off-peak or super off-peak electricity this Sunday.

Julian Lennertz, Chief Commercial Officer at E.ON Next, said: “When the clocks go back, it’s worth checking more than the clock on the oven. If you’re on a time of use tariff and charge your EV or use appliance or smart-plug timers, make sure they still start when you expect them to.

“Small changes to when you use electricity can make a difference. Our Next Smart Saver customers have collectively saved £3.2 million by moving electricity use away from peak times, and its daytime and evening off-peak periods give households flexibility to make changes that work for them.”

E.ON Next is sharing five easy checks for time of use customers to make when the clocks go back:

  1. Check what changes automatically – While phones and computers often change automatically, some appliance or plug timers might not.
  2. Remind yourself of your tariff hours - Off-peak periods differ between tariffs, so confirm the times that apply to yours.
  3. Reset timers where needed – If the schedule on any appliance timers or smart plugs now falls out of your intended off-peak window, update them so you don’t miss out on savings.
  4. Use convenient off-peak periods – If you don’t already, run washing machines and dishwashers during convenient off-peak hours during the day or evening – rather than staying up late to make savings.
  5. Review your energy use –Track your usage patterns to identify other practical activities you could move away from peak hours as the colder weather approaches.

Next Smart Saver is available as a one-year or two-year tariff. It offers lower-priced electricity outside the 4pm to 7pm peak period, including a super off-peak period from 2am to 5am. Customers need a working smart meter and must meet the eligibility criteria. Terms and conditions apply.

Savings will vary depending on your home and tariff. Always follow manufacturer guidance and consider what’s practical and safe for your household.

To find out more about E.ON Next’s time of use tariff, head to eonnext.com/tariffs/next-smart-saver.

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Notes to editors

Next Smart Saver: 12m or 24m fixed-term tariff offers off-peak electricity rates (5am-4pm, 7pm-2am) and super off-peak rates (2-5am), 7 days a week. T&Cs apply.

Next Smart Saver aims to encourage customers to take control of their energy by shifting usage away from peak times to cheaper off-peak times of day. Next Smart Saver 24m v10 is fixed-term tariff with three electricity rates:

  • Off-peak (5am-4pm, 7pm-2am), costing 23.49p/kWh.
  • Super off-peak rates (2am-5am), costing 15.20p/kWh.
  • Peak (4pm-7pm), costing 43.05p/kWh.

For customers who prefer a shorter-term fix while still benefitting from off-peak and super off-peak electricity, Next Smart Saver 12m v45 offers:

  • 22.89p/kWh during off-peak hours (5am-4pm, 7pm-2am).
  • 16.55p/kWh during super off-peak (2am-5am).
  • 44.37p/kWh at peak times (4pm-7pm).

 

  1. Savings figure based on the accumulated annual savings calculated for all eligible live and non-live customers who signed up to Next Smart Saver for 30 days or more, Customers have saved by consuming less electricity in peak times on Next Smart Saver compared to an average customer with an unrestricted electricity meter. Cumulative saving over £3.2 million correct as of 02 September 2026. Direct Debit payments required. T&Cs apply.

E.ON recently announced it has completed the acquisition of OVO Energy. There is no immediate change for customers of E.ON Next or OVO - OVO customers should continue to contact OVO with any enquiries regarding their account.

For E.ON Next customers who are struggling with their energy bills, E.ON Next offers a range of measures to help, including the E.ON Next Energy Fund, flexible payment plans, the Priority Services Register and extra credit for prepayment customers. To find out more visit eonnext.com/customersupport.

 

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