Earn up to £25 Free with Uswitch Power Hours

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Uswitch is running a new “25 Hours of Free Electricity” campaign this November — and it’s open to anyone with a working smart meter and the Uswitch app.

Essentially, they’ll pay you up to £25 for using electricity during specific 5-hour windows on weekends throughout November. You’ll need to connect your smart meter and give them permission to track your half-hourly energy data, but it works with any energy supplier.

How It Works

1. Sign up via the Uswitch app by 31st October 2025.
   You’ll need to connect your smart meter to the app (it must be sending half-hourly readings).

2. Pick your Power Hour slot each weekend.
   Every Monday, you’ll be offered two options for the upcoming weekend:

   • 7am–12pm or 12pm–5pm, on Saturday or Sunday.
     You must choose before 11:59pm Friday each week.

3. Use electricity during your chosen slot.
   Uswitch calculates what your electricity would’ve cost during that time and credits the amount back into your Uswitch app balance.

4. Withdraw your earnings to your bank account.
   The credit will appear under your “Earn” tab in the app, and can be cashed out once marked as available.

Maximum payout: £25 in total (£5 per weekend, across 5 weekends).
Covers: Only your electricity usage cost — not standing charges.

The Catch

There are a few key things to be aware of before you sign up:

• You’ll be sharing 18 months’ worth of smart meter data.
  Uswitch will access and store your half-hourly electricity usage for 18 months, sharing this with its partners to run the scheme.

• You can’t be in another demand flexibility scheme.
  If you’re already signed up with another provider (e.g. Octopus Saving Sessions or British Gas PeakSave), you’ll need to leave that before joining this one.

• £25 is the total cap.
  You won’t earn more than £25, regardless of your actual usage.

Our Verdict

This is essentially a £25 payment for your smart meter data — and for using electricity at specific times. If you’re not already part of a demand flexibility programme, and you don’t mind sharing your detailed energy data, then it’s an easy win. The setup takes only a few minutes, and the credit goes straight to your bank via the Uswitch app. If you’re already with Octopus, OVO, or British Gas for similar energy-saving schemes, this one won’t stack — so pick whichever you value more: data privacy or quick cash.

Key Dates

• Sign-up deadline: 31 October 2025

• Active weekends: Every Saturday/Sunday in November 2025

• Maximum payout: £25

• Eligibility: UK residents with a half-hourly smart meter + Uswitch app