We’re delighted to partner with Tesla to offer their customers the Tesla Energy Plan – and the chance to unlock cheaper greener energy through the power of their car, solar panels and batteries. However, last year we identified an issues with some very specific brand of meters installed by L+G. These meters seemed to be … Read more

Octopus Energy Services are smart hardware specialists. We’re a company devoted to installing the tech to transform UK households into the 100% green smart homes of the future – from smart meters to electric vehicle chargers. As a licensed Meter Operator (MOP), smart meter installations are a huge part of what we do. We make … Read more

California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast. Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Refinery Capacity Report and Petroleum Supply Monthly. Note: Refinery Capacity … Read more

Just under five years ago, a small group of people in Hammersmith watched nervously as the very first customer signed up to fledging green energy supplier, Octopus Energy. It’s been an incredible ride since then, and we’re delighted that our vision to bring cheaper, greener power to all, has already seen over 1.7 million UK … Read more

Access to energy – and to the internet – are universal human rights. For that very reason, we’ve always maintained that buying energy should be as easy as buying cornflakes. As the World Health Organisation explains, disability isn’t inherent – disabilities arise when society is built in a way that doesn’t take people’s needs into … Read more

A new paper titled “Facilitating Global Deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants” has been published by World Nuclear Association’s Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation and Licensing (CORDEL) Working Group. This paper highlights the benefits of the technology and focuses on progress made in the regulatory space, which is required for their international deployment. The pledged … Read more

Key Takeaways: Carbon tariffs are fees attached to imports based on the amount of carbon emissions released during the manufacture of a product. Carbon tariffs can pressure countries to start investing in renewable energy and other green initiatives to avoid the additional fees.  Enforcing carbon-related tariffs can be difficult because a product may pass through … Read more

Imagine that there actually is an increase in the number of beached whales in New England and that you want to know the cause.  You can ask a marine biologist who’s been studying this subject for more than 20 years, or you can ask Donald Trump, as in this video. It’s amazing.  With each passing … Read more

Key Takeaways: Adjusting your thermostat to a higher temperature during the summer can significantly reduce energy consumption while remaining cool. Programmable thermostats can compound your savings and comfort by raising the temperature when you’re not home and lowering it just before you return. Cooking outdoors is an outside-the-box way to create the tasty meals you … Read more

Our business is made up of 1,000+ fantastic people working on stuff you’d never expect, all pushing hard towards a shared goal: driving the global green energy revolution. In our Spotlight series, we’ll introduce you to some of the brilliant people behind the scenes at Octopus. Wenye Zhao has been part of Octopus Energy for … Read more