Welcome to Windy Winnings
Compete to win cash by shifting things up a bit
Everything is bigger in Texas including our growing need for affordable, clean energy. Wind power is abundant in Texas—we're the #1 producer in the country. Wind power is also one of the cheapest sources to meet our state's power demand. Let’s put to bed the age-old myth that renewables are more expensive! Earn as many points as you can by shifting your energy usage according to available power on the grid.
Ride the winds of change to glory and compete against other Fan Club members to earn cash prizes in the Windy Winnings contest. Shift better than the rest to take home the gold.
How does Windy Winnings work?
- From January 9th to February 15th, stretch and flex your way to snag some cash and earn some serious savings off your energy bill.
- Any Octopus Energy customer enrolled in Fan Club is automatically added to the competition. No action needed! (Not a Fan Club member? Join in just a few minutes.)
- First place wins $300, second place wins $200, and third place wins $100. Spot prizes: Five random participants will win $50 each.
- The winners will be announced on February 20, 2023. We’ll reach out to winners directly over phone and email.
Important: There will be days that you cannot earn points because there are no discount windows available.
How do I play?
S-t-r-e-t-c-h and F L E X your energy usage better than the rest for a chance to take home the top cash prize . Check your inbox for daily Fan Club discount reports and keep your phone handy for text alerts just before a discount window starts.
What do stretch and flex mean?
- Stretch: Minimize your energy usage during those times. Need to run a load of laundry or dishwasher? Try saving it for later if possible.
- Flex: During flex times you'll want to amp up your energy usage by doing high-energy usage tasks like pre-cooling/heating your home, doing your laundry, or running other large household appliances.
How will I know how I’m doing?
You can check where you rank on the leaderboard on the contest dashboard or in your account. You can access your dashboard by clicking the Windy Winnings banner displayed at the top of your Octopus Energy online portal.
You must be logged in to access your Windy Winnings dashboard. Your unique identifier will be your referral code, which can be found in the account details in your Octopus Energy app or online portal.
Windy Winnings Contest FAQs
How do I know when to stretch and flex?
You're in a flex-time when the grid mix is more than 35% wind energy. You can check the Fan Club dashboard here for a live view and what we're predicting for the next 24 hours so you can plan your days. If you're a Fan Club member, you can receive up to a 50% discount on your energy rate during these discount windows.
How are my points calculated?
Your points are calculated by how much energy (kWh) you shift during stretch times and flex times. The more energy you shift during flex windows, the higher your score will be. More flex = more points
Do I need to be a customer to participate?
Yes, you will need to be an Octopus Energy customer to participate in Windy Winnings. Once a customer, let us know you'd like to be added to Fan Club and we'll send you an email confirming your membership. Once added, you're immediately part of the competition.
How will I get my prize?
You can take your winnings and apply it to your Octopus Energy account or you can take the money and run—the choice is yours. Prizes will be mailed to customers. We will confirm with you the best address to send your prize before sending.
