Watergate-era journalist Carl Bernstein makes a good observation at left. That was a point in time long before the GOP shot off into a zone of complete criminal insanity. When we hear boomers remark, “Ah, the 70s. Now that was living,” this is a good example of what they mean.  Life, at least in the … Read more

When we want to know how customers are getting on, we go straight to the source. Recently, we released our smart time-of-use tariff – Shape Shifters. It lets flexible small businesses and organisations take control of their energy usage. By shifting consumption away from peak times, they get 21 hours of lower prices every day … Read more

Southeast Asian superapp Grab is prototyping an autonomous electric shuttle bus pilot in Singapore, in collaboration with Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), a South Korean autonomous vehicle technology firm. The pilot aims to provide transport for Grab employees initially connecting the company’s One-North headquarters with the nearby One-North Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station. Insiders in Grab Singapore … Read more

Here, at the Octopus Energy Equality Foundation we’re so excited to announce our £18,938 donation to Solpowered – a brilliant project dedicated to helping marginalised communities build healthy and sustainable lives. It works alongside local Zimbabwe charity FACE, supporting low-income communities and healthcare facilities to access green energy. What is Solpowered? Interviews with the Team … Read more

We have a tariff with no standing charge. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada! 🙌 That means no set daily payment amount. Instead, you only pay according to how much you use. We think it’s simple, innovative and what lots of businesses want. We do things differently We strive to be easy, fair and innovative. It’s our … Read more

It matters that our industry represents the world we live in. Especially when we know that communities of colour are most impacted by the climate crisis we are working so hard to fight. That’s why we dedicate so much of our time and energy on ensuring that the benefits of renewable energy reach everyone. As … Read more

Government are considering much-needed reforms to the electricity market in GB, in part to pass on the benefit of cheap-to-produce renewables to customers. One price system they’re considering is regional pricing (where prices vary across the country based on available network capacity and local generation.) Ofgem’s analysis so far has found that regional pricing could … Read more

Finding the best way to run your heat pump can depend on various factors, including lifestyle, desired temperature and budget. To keep it simple, we’ve broken down the most efficient and cost-effective ways to heat your home. Keep your heating bills down There are two main ways to keep heat pump costs low: lowering the … Read more

Too long, didn’t read… UK renewables are at a record high, this year alone electricity prices dropped below £0 during 135 hours due to excess renewable energy being generated. During these times, wind farms are often paid to shut down to prevent grid overload. At Octopus, we think a far better solution is to allow … Read more

Ofgem’s ban on “teaser” (acquisition-only) tariffs has helped to create a healthy energy market that works for everyone, not just the few. Removing it would be a backward step for customers and net zero. Ofgem introduced a Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs (nicknamed in the BAT in industry circles) in April 2022 as a temporary measure … Read more