Smart, standard or fixed? The new era of energy tariffs, explained Smart tech and clever tariffs are helping homeowners cut their energy bills – here’s how you can get in on the action The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Myth buster: why heat pumps and solar panels are more accessible than ever Changing the way you heat your home can feel daunting, but once you understand the smart technology and comfort you can achieve, it could be a no-brainer The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Used electric cars selling fast, as demand ‘jumps 150 per cent’ Retailers report turnaround times almost halving to under 30 days, while Octopus Electric Vehicles says demand for its used EVs has jumped 150 per cent The Independent UK · Sep 24
Build data centres next to Scotland’s wind farms, says Octopus CEO Speaking to The Independent’s Editor-in-Chief, Geordie Greig, during our Climate 100 event in New York, Mr Jackson also warns that the UK's electricity market is built for a fossil fuel era that no longer exists The Independent UK · Sep 23
Existing drug may slow progression of MS in ‘exciting’ world-first trial The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory medicine, alpha-lipoic acid, has moved to the second stage of the trial The Independent UK · Sep 16
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 · Sep 8
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 · Sep 4
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 · Aug 28
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) · Aug 26
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 · Aug 16
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 · Aug 12
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. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
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 · Aug 11
Evening Standard · Aug 11 ‘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
Ideal Home · Aug 11 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
The Independent UK · Aug 10 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 10 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 · Aug 6 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 National (Scotland) · Aug 5 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
The Independent UK · Aug 3 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 · Jul 17 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) · Jul 15 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 · Jul 1 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
TechRadar · Jun 28 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.