Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas. Euronews · Mar 31
European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year. Euronews · Mar 27
New Octopus Energy data shows most of its Cosy heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas For households on Octopus’s Cosy Octopus tariff, the supplier says the average saving over the last year was £219 The Independent UK · Mar 25
Lower – or even zero – bills in newbuild homes as clean tech takes off New regulations will make heat pumps and solar panels the norm in new housing, while some schemes add in a battery to deliver zero bills. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Tesla wins energy licence to supply your electricity in the UK — but experts don't think it'll get a smooth ride UK energy regulator grants Tesla license to supply electricity, as it moves beyond EVs and into the energy market. TechRadar · Mar 12
Energy markets ‘in turmoil’ due to Middle East conflict as major suppliers ditch fixed-price tariffs Wholesale gas prices have almost doubled since Saturday The Independent UK · Mar 6
Energy markets ‘in turmoil’, says Octopus Energy boss The UK’s largest household energy supplier said it has increased fixed-price tariffs and introduced exit fees amid higher wholesale prices. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Exclusive: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson talks electric cars (and bikes), energy pricing and much more Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson joins The Independent to talk all things electric – from how Octopus started to how it became the UK’s biggest energy company. The Independent UK · Feb 27
Trump slates clean energy deal between Miliband and California governor The Energy Secretary and California governor Gavin Newsom met at the Foreign Office on Monday. Evening Standard · Feb 17
Britain strengthens ties with California as new clean energy and climate agreement signed Miliband and Newsom signed the agreement at the Munich Security Conference on Monday The Independent UK · Feb 16
The cosiest bedroom upgrades that can also lower your energy bills From stopping draughts to smarter heating and better bedlinen, small changes in your bedroom can make a big difference The Independent UK · Feb 11
UK must work with China on energy tech or get ‘left behind’, says Octopus boss It comes after Octopus struck a joint venture deal with Chinese firm PCG Power late last month to expand into China for the first time. Evening Standard · Feb 9
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Octopus boss says China’s energy tech marks ‘golden opportunity’ for UK The energy boss recently accompanied Sir Keir Starmer on a UK delegation to China
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 UK electric vehicle charging firms ‘seeking buyers amid rising costs and tough competition’ Mergers and acquisitions will shrink number of operators from more than 100 to five or six, says Be.EV co-founder
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31 Friends with benefits: how referral schemes can really pay off Earn money and other rewards by linking friends and family up to companies you use, from banks to energy firms
Evening Standard · Jan 30 What has the UK got out of Keir Starmer’s China visit? Here the Press Association looks at some of the key announcements made, as well as the issues raised during the Prime Minister’s trip to China.
Evening Standard · Jan 30 Octopus Energy to trade renewables in China after striking joint venture The UK’s largest energy supplier announced the strategic partnership amid the Prime Minister’s visit to China.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 These living room changes can save money on your energy bills From smart thermostats to lighting – discover the habit changes that can cut energy waste
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Experts reveal the surprisingly low cost of running an electric blanket How much do they cost to run, and how does this compare with central heating? We have the answers
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Why is the UK investing in £6.45bn Kraken when it doesn’t need public money? Given the software company’s size and funding options, British Business Bank’s investment looks like mission creep
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 ScottishPower named worst energy supplier for customer service Which? survey ranks many of Great Britain’s biggest suppliers near bottom, with British Gas and EDF Energy also scoring poorly
Euronews · Jan 2 Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off? Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025 Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO Greg Jackson said the group is considering a potential flotation of its AI powered platform in the next two to three years.