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Josie Clarke

INSANE: Octopus energy ad banned over heat pump cost claim - The Real Truth

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An ad for Octopus Energy has been banned for misleading consumers with claims that they could have a heat pump installed for as little as £500.

The Facebook ad, seen in September, said “Installs from £500” and continued: “The government grant covers up to 90% of the costs of a new heat pump. Replace your old broken boiler with an award-winning energy supplier and help stop our reliance on gas.”

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