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DARK SECRETS: Octopus | Vintage Vibes

You can now get £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump – but is one right for your home?

Discover how these systems work, what they cost and which homes could benefit most

The Independent UK

Still heating your home with oil? You could now get £9,000 towards a heat pump

Households that heat their homes with oil or LPG can now get up to £9,000 towards an eligible heat pump installation – but the higher grant is only available until 31 March 2027

The Independent UK

Can heat pumps cope with busy, family homes?

From morning showers to evening bath time, family homes can put heating and hot water systems under pressure

The Independent UK

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Octopus Energy boss calls for ‘urgent’ reform as bills to hit three-year high

THE UK's largest energy supplier has said the latest rise in household bills shows the “urgent” need to reform the energy market and make…

The National (Scotland)

Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand

UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings over the last year. This rise comes amid a surge in solar panel inquiries, driven by recent heatwaves. Climate advocates are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action…

The Economic Times

Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?

Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.

TechRadar

UK Solar Eclipse Puts Evening Grid in Focus as Octopus Offers Free Electricity

Octopus Energy will reward eligible customers with a free hour of electricity for cutting power use during the 12 August UK solar eclipse.

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Octopus Energy Solar Eclipse Warning Explains How Britain Could Lose up to 1.3 Gigawatts of Power

The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse.

International Business Times UK

‘Don’t use electricity during solar eclipse’, Octopus Energy warns

Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years

Evening Standard

Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity

Ideal Home

Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

The Independent UK

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers

Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvement

The Guardian - UK

Record number switching from boilers as heat pump sales soar for Octopus

OCTOPUS is seeing record heat pump sales as increasing numbers of people switch from boilers, the energy company said

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Heat pump servicing and maintenance explained by an expert

Heat pumps need less maintenance than boilers but regular checks can protect your warranty, maintain efficiency and prevent costly repairs

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

The National (Scotland)

Octopus customers 'disappointed' as energy supplier makes 'awful' rewards change

Until now, Octopus customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am

The Independent UK

The heat pump habits that can cut your running costs

Small changes to how you use your heat pump, from thermostat settings to hot water routines, can help keep your home warm without pushing bills higher than they need to be

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Battery swapping for EV trucks to go mainstream as Octopus teams with CATL to service 300,000+ electric trucks across Europe

Octopus and CATL plan European battery swapping hubs supporting 300000 electric trucks while expanding energy storage capabilities.

TechRadar

Octopus Energy just announced 30kWh home batteries to compete with Tesla Powerwall — but they won't go on sale till 2027

Octopus launches plug-in and wall-mounted batteries reaching 30kWh capacities across five European countries in 2027.

The Independent UK

September 2026 benefit and pension payment dates plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

The Independent UK

Electric trucks to use Chinese technology for swapping batteries ‘in minutes’, Octopus says

Swaptopus plans its first UK hubs for 2027, using technology already fitted to heavy truck models in China and with two swap-ready DeepWay lorries now being tested in Germany

The Independent UK

Octopus Energy takes on Tesla with batteries for your home

UK’s largest energy supplier launches its own Nook battery range as more households look to solar power and stored electricity to protect themselves from unpredictable bills

The Independent UK

Drivers could save hundreds on EV insurance with new salary sacrifice scheme

Octopus Electric Vehicles says its new insurance deal could cut costs by pricing drivers as individuals, not as part of a fleet

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“I was enthralled by the way they swapped instruments, and also the music they played. I was hooked”: The British thrash metal icon who adores prog eccentrics Gentle Giant (and he’s not the only one)

They may have bewildered some listeners in the 70s, but several leading lights of other genres happily confirm they were a massive influence

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