Hello, we're OVO
Join us on apath to better energy
We launched in 2009 with a belief that energy could be better for people, their wallets and the planet. Since then we’ve welcomed millions of members, planted 5 million trees and set our sights on helping to save the planet. That’s why we’re helping UK homes on the Path to Zero. With a range of smart tech to choose from and our expert teams by your side, we can help you take steps to reduce your energy bills and our collective carbon footprint. So, whether you’re just getting started or well on your way, join us on the path to energy that works better for you, your wallet and the planet.
We've come a long way since 2009, here are somehighlights.
2009
We start life in a barn in the Cotswolds with just a phone, kitchen table, and a few friends. We call ourselves ‘OVO’ meaning ‘new beginnings’ in Latin.
2010
We introduce 3% Interest Rewards and are the first energy company to do so.
2011
We’re voted No. 1 in the Which? Customer Satisfaction Survey. Our founder Stephen appears in Parliament to champion fairer energy for consumers.
2012
We recruit our 100,000th member.
2013
Our first smart meter is installed by our engineer Richard in London on 23 July.
2014
We start OVO Foundation our charitable arm that fights inequality. At the Uswitch Awards we win 10 out of 12 categories.
2015 to2020
2015
We’re the first mainstream supplier to remove coal and nuclear from our fuel mix.
2016
OVO Gives Back launches a charitable volunteering initiative for our teams. We win World’s Best Energy Brand and are incredibly proud.
2017
We’re the UK’s 20th best employer in Sunday Times’ ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list.
2018
We install the world’s first domestic vehicle-to-grid EV charger.
2019
We win Uswitch Supplier of the Year for the 4th time in 5 years. We launch Plan Zero. Our plan to drive progress to net zero carbon living.
2020
We welcome over 3.5 million new customers to the OVO family!
We’re not just asking you to aim for zero– we’re joining you!
Change takes all of us. So we’ve committed to being a net zero carbon business by 2035, while helping members like you halve your carbon footprint at the same time. We’ll get this done by managing our emissions as an organisation, and helping you to do the same.
We call it Plan Zero, and we’re not doing it alone. All the companies in the OVO family are working towards the same goals.
Carbon-cutting energyis just the beginning
The journey to zero carbon is about more than just renewable energy. It’s about changing the way we use energy in our homes and beyond them. And new technologies will help us. That’s why we’re crunching smart meter data into easy, personalised actions, turning electric vehicles into power stations with clever chargers, keeping you cosy with energy-efficient heaters– and developing lots of new tech for the future.
Creating a greener, brighter futurefor the next generation
We believe every child and young person should have access to nature - and be able to learn about protecting the planet they love. That’s why we launched OVO Foundation in 2014, OVO’s climate-focused charity. OVO Foundation supports a broad range of impactful projects that equip young people with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to actively engage with and address the climate crisis.
Everything we do is funded by generous donations from OVO customers. Every penny that is donated is matched by OVO and 100% of donations goes directly to support our projects. So together, we can do double the good.
If you’re an OVO customer and want to donate to OVO Foundation, click here.
Important to know
1 This is an average amount and excludes emissions from things that you cannot directly control such as supporting the NHS, defence, government bodies, etc.