Smart Saver in a nutshell.
With smart energy tariffs like Next Smart Saver, the cost of electricity changes depending on the time of day you use it.
This smart energy tariff gives you the option to use electricity at a lower price (pence per kilowatt hour unit rates) during defined ‘off-peak’ hours of 5am-4pm and 7pm-2am, and during ‘super off-peak’ hours of 2am-5am, whilst charging a higher price during ‘peak’ hours of 4pm-7pm.
Key tariff benefits.
Unlock cheaper electricity.
With this tariff, you have two cheaper off-peak periods of electricity a day, plus a super off-peak, and a peak period. So you could clock up smart savings by running your larger appliances during off-peak times.
Get better bill control.
You can take control of your energy costs by shifting your electricity use away from the peak times to fit around your lifestyle. Whether that’s popping a wash on in the evening or charging your devices overnight!
A fixed term with no exit fees.
With Next Smart Saver, you get the perfect balance of commitment and flexibility, with a 12 month fixed term. And the best part? No exit fees if your circumstances change.
Next Smart Saver eligibility requirements.
Have a working smart meter, or be willing to have one installed.
Agree to us collecting data from your smart meter every half hour.
Pay by monthly Direct Debit and manage your account online.
This tariff comes with a one-off donation to the Woodland Trust.
Choose Next Smart Saver or any other fixed tariff and we’ll make a donation to the Woodland Trust² on your behalf.
Monitor your daily energy use.
Our app makes managing your energy even easier. Whether you're checking your latest bill or tracking your energy use, our app will help you take control of your electricity and gas.
Plus, you can use the app to manage both your home and business energy accounts. Perfect for keeping everything simple.
Switching is simple.
Answer some questions.
Whether you are a new or an existing customer, simply answer a few questions about your home and current set up and we'll do the rest.
Sign up for a smart energy tariff.
Once you agree to our terms and conditions, we'll get you set up as soon as we can, updating you every step of the way.
Relax while we set up your tariff.
New customer? We’ll put you on our Next Flex tariff while we connect to your smart meter and get you set up - usually within 2 weeks. If you’re already a customer, you’ll stay on your current tariff until checks are completed. We’ll let you know once it’s all sorted and we’ve switched you to your new tariff.
Enjoy electricity at reduced rates.
After sign up, you can start enjoying the benefits right away. You can use your electricity during off and super off-peak hours to take advantage of the cheaper rates² and monitor your daily energy use using your app.
Ready? Let’s get started.
Switch to a smart energy tariff today and soon you'll benefit from cheaper electricity that saves you money every day.
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Next Smart Saver tariff FAQs.
What is a smart energy tariff and is it the same as a time of use tariff?
Next Smart Saver is a smart energy tariff but can also be referred to as a time of use tariff. So, what’s the difference? A smart energy tariff includes any tariff which uses smart meter technology to accurately measure and record energy consumption at different times. Meanwhile, time of use is a common feature within a smart energy tariff.
Time of use is a type of pricing structure where the price of electricity usually varies depending on the time of day. Electricity costs less when demand is low, and more when demand is high, rewarding consumers who use energy during off-peak hours.
Do I need to have home energy tech like an electric vehicle charger or heat pump to switch to this tariff?
No, with Next Smart Saver you don't need any home tech to be eligible. The tariff is available to all customers who have a communicating smart meter for their electricity.
If you do have an electric vehicle charger or heat pump, please look at our Next Drive and Next Pumped tariffs which have been specifically designed for those energy tech, and could save you even more on your bills.
Why have you chosen these specific time periods?
On average over the course of a year, 2am-5am tends to be the cheapest period of the day for customers. We deemed 3 hours would be enough time for households to schedule their appliances, whilst keeping prices as low as possible.
At peak times of demand between 4pm-7pm we see the highest costs of the day. This is reflected in Next Smart Saver with a higher rate during this period. However this enables the remaining 21 hours to be even cheaper than usual and allows for homes to save on their bills, by moving some of their evening usage outside of those three hours.
What can I do to shift my energy use?
Don't worry, you don't need to turn the lights off! During the peak period you should try to avoid using appliances that use more electricity than most. Here are some examples of those appliances:
Electric cooker/oven.
Electric shower.
Panel/fan heaters.
Immersion heaters.
Air conditioning.
Hot tubs.
Kettles.
Washing machines/tumble dryers.
Most modern day appliances have a built-in timer set to come on later so you can time your dishwasher to come on during super off-peak/off-peak periods and make use of the cheaper rates.
My smart meter is not communicating. Can I still have this tariff?
To be eligible for this smart energy tariff, you need to possess a functioning smart meter capable of transmitting half-hourly usage data to us. Please speak with an energy specialist who will look at what options are available to you.
What will happen if my meter stops communicating once I’m on the Next Smart Saver tariff?
If your meter stops communicating once on the tariff, we can attempt to reconnect your meter remotely. We'll try this first to avoid needing to visit your home. If we can't restore communication remotely, we'll arrange for an engineer to visit your home and replace your meter.
I’m confused by the p/kWh in the ‘Total consumption’ line of my bill. How is this worked out?
This is an average of the price per kWh. This is calculated by dividing the total cost by the total kWh consumed. There are only 3 different electricity prices on Next Smart Saver.
Why does the labelling on my bill and welcome pack not match up to the peak, off-peak and super off-peak wording?
This is a BETA product and the bill will display labelling that doesn’t quite match up to how we’ve described the product to you. This will be changed in the future, but, so that you are aware - where you see annual estimated usage on your bill - the labels mean the following in relation to your usage and rates:
Day = Peak rate (4pm-7pm).
Night = Super off-peak rate (2am-5am).
Off Peak = Off-peak rate (5am-4pm and 7pm-2am).
Why does my in-home display not correspond with my tariff?
Due to the way this tariff works, your in-home display will stop working. However, you'll be able to keep up to date with your energy use through the E.ON Next App.
I have a SMETS1 meter and my heating/hot water is reliant on my E7 meter. Can I have this tariff?
If this is you, then switching to the Next Smart Saver tariff could risk cutting off your heating and hot water. Unfortunately, in this case, you would not be eligible for this tariff. If you're not too sure, contact us and we can help you check.
I’m not shifting my energy use as much as I’d like to. Can I change my tariff?
There is no internal or external exit fee on this tariff, so if you're not shifting your energy usage and would like to choose a different energy tariff you can do so without any exit fees.
The legal bit
1 Next Smart Saver, a 12 month fixed term tariff offers off-peak electricity rates (5am-4pm, 7pm-2am) 20% cheaper than E.ON Next standard variable tariff, and super off-peak rates (2-5am) 7 days a week. T&Cs apply.
2 E.ON Next Energy Limited will donate a minimum of £500,000 to the Woodland Trust, over the next three years in order to support the restoration of ancient woodlands. The Woodland Trust is a company limited by guarantee (Company Number: 1982873) and a registered charity (Charity Number England and Wales: No. 294344, Scotland No. SC038885) whose registered office is at Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6LL.