I am extremely disappointed with how OVO Energy has handled my account and billing.
I joined OVO on a **fixed-rate tariff starting in December 2024**, after comparing prices with other energy suppliers. All providers were offering similar rates — I only chose OVO because my **letting agency required me to start with them**. Otherwise, I would never have signed up.
Recently, OVO sent me a notice claiming they had “underestimated” my energy use and recalculated my bills (!), showing a **negative balance of over £500**, even though I am on a **fixed tariff** where the monthly amount was identical every month for last 9 months. This makes absolutely no sense, as the whole point of a fixed tariff is that the cost remains consistent based on usage.
To make things worse, the **account number quoted in their correspondence doesn’t even match my account**, which makes me believe they may have **wrongly applied a previous tenant’s outstanding bill to my account**.
This seems to be a **serious internal billing error**. This has caused unnecessary stress, wasted time, and uncertainty.
If this is not corrected promptly, I will be escalating the matter to the **Energy Ombudsman** and seeking compensation for the inconvenience, time, and legal costs this situation has caused.
I strongly advise anyone considering OVO Energy to think carefully — their billing system and customer service have left me with **zero confidence** in their ability to manage customer accounts fairly or accurately.
11 hours ago
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