Octopus Energy Blog

How would a zonal pricing system actually work?

Lets get into the nuts and bolts of zonal pricing: how, exactly, would it save that money? Would it create a postcode lottery? How would a zonal pricing system actually work compared to now? How would the government implement it?

Does ANYONE win the Wheel of Fortune? I investigated

I thought the Octopus Wheel of Fortune was a scam—until I investigated. Turns out, over 1.5 million customers have won for submitting meter readings, with nearly £3 million in prizes given away. Find out the truth.

Octopus Kits for Kids

Kick off the 2025-2026 season with the chance to win a FREE Octopus-sponsored football kit for your whole team.

Last season, we supported grassroots teams with 27,000+ free kits. And now we’re back, giving away another 27,000+ free kits to teams all over the UK.

Investing in wind, solar, and a greener future – in the UK and beyond

Octopus Energy is investing $2 billion in renewables worldwide, from offshore wind in the UK to solar in South Korea and France, powering a sustainable future. Read more here.

Great value (with great values!)

From day one, we've been on a mission to make energy fairer, greener and cheaper – and since then, we’ve stayed committed to keeping prices low. But we’re more than just the ‘cheapest energy deal'. Our value is backed by our values. Have a read of what makes the Octopus experience one-of-a-kind.

Shukur's story of saving money with solar

Shukur slashed his bills by teaming solar panels and a battery with our smart Intelligent Octopus Go tariff —charging his battery overnight at ultra-low rates and tracking usage in real time with smart tech that turns sun into savings. Read more here.

Going the extra mile: installing smart meters in Britain's most remote locations

Our engineers trek remote UK landscapes, ferry-hop to islands, and even carry equipment on foot—going the extra mile to install smart meters in the most remote locations. Read our blog all about it.

DNO leaderboard: who is fastest to approve new low carbon tech?

More and more customers across the UK are switching to electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps to save on energy costs and cut carbon emissions. But the wait for installation can vary depending on where you live, thanks to inconsistent processes from Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). We're teaming up with DNOs and policymakers to speed things up and sharing data to highlight where delays happen.

Heat pumps explained: costs, benefits and how they work

Your neighbour’s got one. Your friend at work is getting one. So what is a “heat pump” and how could it benefit you? If you’re new to the world of smarter, greener home heating – this guide is here to help.

Shape Shifters: Agile - your questions answered

We want to make Shape Shifters: Agile as clear and easy to use as possible. So, we've compiled answers to the most common questions that we get from our customers. Including: how it works, how it saves you money, how to join and how we calculate the prices.

Meet the interns of 2024

This summer, more than 1,200 applicants applied, and 26 interns secured paid placements across different business areas in Octopus Energy and Kraken. Get to know them.

An evening with White House advisor Jerome Foster

Chatting with Jerome Foster II, the youngest White House Advisor in U.S. history about his crucial climate justice work.

Join us for a very special Saving Sessions event: Earth Hour with WWF!

This Saturday at 8.30pm, we’re supporting WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) with a unique Saving Sessions takeover to celebrate Earth Hour - and you’re invited!

The Octopus electric roadshow through Europe

Octobahn: 8 EV’s. 5 countries. 2 days. 1 epic road trip through Europe.

Follow the team as they discover how easy (and cheap!) it is to drive an EV from London to the Energy Tech Summit of Berlin.

Energy prices from April 2025, and what they mean for you

Information on energy prices from April 2025, including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Why Britain needs zonal energy pricing

According to the most thorough analysis, zonal (locational) energy pricing will reduce the cost of energy to families and businesses by £3.7bn a year. And this is conservative – it excludes savings on infrastructure, and from demand shift which would could save tens of billions more by 2050.

Zonal (locational) pricing is what we need: not just to cut bills nationally, but also to support industry, deliver growth and maintain net zero.

Is Octopus Tracker still worth it?

Since its launch in May 2017, our Tracker tariff has built a bit of a cult following. Customers love the transparency – being able to see tomorrow’s energy prices today – and the flexibility it gives them to shift their energy use to greener, cheaper times. But with energy prices on the rise, is Tracker still a smart choice? This blog gives the latest information on Tracker and the energy market to help you decide.

Introducing Cosy Turbo and Cosy Eco installation for Cosy heat pumps

The next generation of heat pump installation. We’re offering new tailored installation options: Eco and Turbo, personalised to your home and wallet.

The ultimate guide to reading your meter, whatever kind you have

Wondering how to take a meter reading? It's super simple. Our guide lets you know how to read meters, whether you have a traditional non-smart meter, a SMETS1 smart meter in dumb mode, or a connected SMETS1 or SMETS2 meter.

How to maintain investor confidence through electricity market reform

Zonal pricing can cut £70bn in costs, boost renewables, and shift risks from billpayers to generators, ensuring a fairer, cleaner energy system.

A very cosy Valentine’s Day with heat pumps

Love is in the air—and so is warmth, thanks to our Cosy Heat Pumps.

Customers stayed warm this winter with Cosy Octopus, great rates and special Valentine’s offers — efficient, affordable, and oh-so-snug.

Solar powered soulmates 💖

Octopus customer Keith, transformed his home with solar panels, batteries, and a heat pump to keep his wife Elizabeth cosy. Now, their green energy haven saves money, helps the planet, and brings them comfort.

Love letters to Octopus (and other cute things)

Would you send your energy supplier flowers? Write them a poem? Or even invite them to your wedding?!

We're often pretty blown away by some of the cute and kooky ways customers have shown us love, from tear-jerking gestures to unsolicited dog love. That's right, we've seen it all.

Zonal energy pricing explained

How locational, or "zonal" pricing could give Scotland the cheapest power in Europe

... and give everyone else in GB cheaper power too.

Cosy heat pump controls

Cosy heat pumps pretty much run themselves, but if you do need to change the settings, it's easy to do from the Octopus Energy App. This blog guides you through the different controls, what they're for and how you use them.

Invest in British green energy with the Collective

Ever wanted to invest in wind and solar farms? Discover the Octopus Energy Collective, our new investment platform for renewable energy projects! We explain how it works, what makes it different, and why we built it — plus, all the details on the first projects available for investment.

Shape Shifters: Agile is here! Say hello to our most dynamic business energy tariff 👋

Shape Shifters is our smart, bill-slashing business energy tariff. It gives you serious savings when you use electricity outside of a small number of peak hours. It’s already lowering the bills of hundreds of businesses.

Now, we’ve added another version of Shape Shifters into the mix. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 2 groovy options 🪩

Kevin reviews his Octopus solar and battery system

Kevin reveals how his solar panels cut his bills, powered his home, and made him energy independent—saving £820 in just one year while helping the planet.

Save on solar and heat pumps with cashback from your bank

Want to get solar panels or a heat pump but not sure you can afford it? Good news: depending on who you bank with, you could get up up to £2,000 cashback to kickstart your transition to clean, green energy.

Behind the scenes with our social workers

We think Octopus Energy is the first energy company to employ social workers, offering life-changing support beyond bills. Meet the team helping customers tackle life’s toughest challenges with care and compassion.

Power cuts in a storm

If you lose power in a storm, it’s your local power network (not us) that will be working to get you back on supply. We still want to help however we can.

That’s why we’ve put together everything you need to know: who to contact, how to get prepared, and how to keep yourself safe.

Why Saving Sessions are good for you and the planet

Every year, hundreds of thousands of you join in Saving Sessions — and for good reason. In this blog, we’ve come up with 5 things that keep the people coming back, from helping to give the planet a high 5 and saving a bit of pocket money to having an excuse to get the monopoly board out.

Customers review their Cosy heat pump

Read all about the Cosy heat pump directly from our customers — lower bills, warmer winters, and stress-free installations.

Why the new year is a great time to invest in solar power

See why solar panels and a battery are a smart choice for your home, your wallet and the planet with Octopus Energy in 2025 - from gaining greater control and reducing the impact of energy price rises to smart tariff savings, earnings on excess energy and more.

Energy prices from January 2025, and what they mean for you

Information on energy prices from Jan 2025, including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

9 ways to lower your business' winter bills

Use these 9 tips to lower your business' winter energy bills. This post gives you actions to take now. You'll save money and become more energy-efficient.

Adorable and Adoptable: meet the stars of our 2025 Dog Calendar

When our CEO Greg saw Dogs on the Streets (DOTS) on Twitter, he was inspired by their mission to help the dogs of the UK’s homeless community. We created a calendar to support their work, filled with pups all looking for their forever homes!

Introducing Snug Octopus: our smart tariff for storage heaters

Introducing Snug Octopus: our smart tariff for storage heaters. Enjoy cheap energy overnight, an afternoon boost, and save up to £139 a year—all while staying cosy and eco-friendly. Sign up soon!

The eventful life of Octopus Energy for Business

Find out about Octopus Energy for Business' activity at events. We look at what these events are like, why we go and the best things about them - according to the Octopus Energy for Business team.

Selling a property with smart home tech 101

Home tech can really help a property to stand out, with cheaper bills, a potential 16% boost in property value, cleaner air and a lower environmental impact. So we’re providing the tools to help property professionals maximise sales potential.

Moved into a home with solar panels?

Here is a handy guide with all the resources you need to make the most of your solar panel installation. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pink Friday | Save, don't spend this Black Friday

This Black Friday, we’re helping you save, not spend! From free popcorn and movies to discounts and treats, discover daily surprises in the Octopus app from Nov 25–29. Don’t miss out!

Help us save Saving Sessions

Saving Sessions’ future is in jeopardy. Want it to stick around, and stay valuable? You’ve got 24 hours to have your say.

Why now is the perfect time to switch to a heat pump

See why heat pumps are a smart choice for your home, your wallet and the planet with Octopus Energy, from £7,500 towards the cost from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to smart tariff savings and more.

How Fan Club customers are saving hundreds on bills

One year in, Octopus Energy's offshore 'Fan Club' is helping Grimsby residents save big, with average annual savings nearing £200! Now, 36,000+ people across the UK are asking to join the Fan Club revolution.

Powering grassroots football: free footy kits for 2,500+ local teams

Octopus Scores Big: Free Football Kits! Octopus Energy is giving 2,500 local grassroots teams across the UK over 27,000 free football kits to support local communities and future generations.

Reforming Final Consumption Levies is essential to scaling domestic flexibility

UK renewables are at record highs, with electricity prices dropping below £0 for 135 hours this year due to excess generation. Instead of paying wind farms to shut down, Octopus Energy advocates for allowing customers to use this surplus power. To reduce renewable energy wastage and lower bills, we must remove Final Consumption Levies from all flexible consumption. Read more here.

8 ways to save with Octopus Energy

See the best ways to save when you're an Octopus customer, from switching to a cost-saving smart tariff to joining our super loyalty programme Octoplus for weekly freebies and discounts.

Powered by Octopus: How Box Bear is unlocking savings with Shape Shifters

Shape Shifters encourages Box Bear to be flexible with their energy usage - and they’re reaping the rewards with a projected saving of up to £2,000 by the end of this year.

100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030

We are on a mission to build 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030. Read all about it.

Making a difference for customers

Life can throw curveballs, and dealing with money troubles is definitely one of the hardest parts. It's not always easy asking for help, but our team is always here to help. Hear from some real customers who reached out and got much needed support.

The Energy Tech Summit 2024: Mercury, Cosy 10 & more

At the WIRED x Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024, we shared exciting updates from Project Mercury to the Cosy 10, built a wind turbine onsite in just eight hours and drove a convoy of EV enthusiasts there from London.

Inside our Cosy heat pump factory

Join us, as we go behind the scenes in Portadown, a small town in Northern Ireland to find out more about the people helping to transform the UK's energy system.

Let's stop wasting wind power

Right now, wind turbines are being switched off even when they're spinning fast and generating loads of cheap, clean energy. Find out how we're helping to transform the energy system with green initiatives, ideas and innovation.

How to take a meter reading

Wondering how to take a meter reading? It's super simple. Our guide lets you know how to read meters, whether you have a traditional non-smart meter, a SMETS1 smart meter in non-smart mode, or a connected SMETS1 or SMETS2 meter.

How much does a heat pump cost?

Our heat pumps start at £500 for a standard installation (including the £7,500 BUS government grant). All we need is a few details to generate a tailored quote for your home. We use the details you provide, as well as data from your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), energy usage, and other clever data sources, to calculate your fixed price.

Should I go for a fixed or flexible tariff?

Finding it tricky to choose a tariff? While there isn't a wrong answer as such, there might be an option that suits you better. In this blog, we'll help you weigh up your options.

What to expect at your insulation appointment

Our helpful guide on what happens at your home insulation appointment with the Great British Insulation Scheme or the ECO Scheme. See the types of ventilation and insulation that we install and how we do it.

Teaming up with Idris Elba to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm

Octopus Energy teams up with Idris Elba to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm

Energy credit explained

Why do you build up credit? Can you refund your money if you think there's too much in your account? In this blog, we'll help you make sense of the direct debit cycle and why your balance varies throughout the year when you pay by fixed Direct Debit.

Electric Match makes farms’ energy cheaper and greener

Find out how Electric Match from Octopus can bring bundles of benefits to farms and agricultural companies. It's a different way of doing business energy. It takes the electricity you generate and shares it with your other sites.

Are heat pumps really worth the investment?

Are heat pumps really worth the investment? Hear from Ben, one of our heat pump pros, to get the low down on why getting a heat pump is a complete no-brainer.

Energy prices from October, and what they mean for you

Information on energy prices from Oct 2024, including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Join us on the Octobahn: an epic EV road trip to Berlin

Octopus Energy Electric Vehicle road trip from London to Berlin for the Energy Tech Summit. A convoy of tech legends where Octopus Energy customers can apply to join the trip.

Solar for all: spread the cost with 0% finance

In our mission to make renewable energy accessible for all, we’ve partnered with DivideBuy, part of digital bank Zopa, to provide financing options that help make solar panels more affordable. Now you can spread the cost of your solar panel installation with finance from 0% interest. Find out more.

Sungen: A bright future for renewables in France

Introducing our new initiative to invest in 100 solar panel systems on French farms, marking an important step in our journey toward a global, sustainable future.

We’re all about powering a cleaner, greener world, and today we’re excited to share our latest project with you, Sungen. Read all about it here.

Why alternatives to regional pricing won’t work

In light of rising constraint costs, some suggest the solution is to amend current market arrangements instead of creating more regional (also known as locational) wholesale energy markets. We have found they will not fix the current issues. In fact, they might even make things worse for consumers, investors, and the overall energy system.

Should you get an electric car in 2024?

As battery technology improves, prices come down and charging infrastructure improves, there’s never been a better time to get an EV.

Octopus EV have launched the smartest way to get an electric car, with prices starting from less than £350 per month.

Why customers love the Octopus Tracker tariff

Customers Mandi and Carmen talk about being on Octopus Tracker - a unique tariff where your electricity and gas prices change every day based on the wholesale energy price. Transparent, real-time prices that tend to be cheaper than standard tariffs and drop when the UK's energy is greener!

Customers love Octoplus rewards

It's been almost a year of Octoplus, our exciting rewards programme for smart meter customers.

We launched Octoplus to reward our smart meter customers for making the grid greener. Have a look at some of our favourite tweets about the scheme.

Energy industry addiction to short-termism will hike bills and reduce support for renewables

Why energy needs urgent market reform through zonal pricing: a rebuttal to RenewableUK

We're offering financial support to customers missing out on Winter Fuel Payments

Missing out on the Winter Fuel Allowance? Apply for help from Octopus. Fewer UK households are eligible for the government’s £200-300 payment, so we’re stepping up to help bring this support back to customers who need it most.

The best of Octoplus Snap! on social media

Introducing Octoplus Snap winners

Frontier Agriculture is harvesting solar with Octopus’ Electric Match

Check out how Octopus' Electric Match is giving greater green goodness to Frontier Agriculture. See how its energy is cheaper, cleaner and more transparent.

Octopus Kids Zone

You‘re now in the Kids Zone: where children, parents and teachers can find all the fun and educational stuff we’ve made just for kids. Read on for freebies from movie tickets to dinners, eco-friendly toys, green energy videos and more.

Gusty's taking a spin to Ally Pally in London

Gusty Spinfield is heading from Glasto to Ally Pally. It'll be providing the palace with pure power from its perch atop the hill. Let’s find out about what Gusty's doing there.

Imagine an energy market where loyalty is rewarded

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.

Octopus Energy at Glastonbury 2024

We’re back at Glastonbury Festival, once again bringing our portable pink wind turbine to one of the world's most iconic music events!

Octopus customers review their heat pump

Customers across the country are ditching their gas boilers in favour of clean, affordable heat pumps – and surveys show 80% are as satisfied or even more satisfied with their heat pump than their old system.

Customers Alan and Linda review their heat pumps below.

Locational pricing: our response to the government's REMA consultation

The key points in our response to the Government’s most recent consultation on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), which explores wholesale and investment support reforms required to reach Net Zero.

Should I switch energy suppliers?

Our helpful guide on what to check when choosing your energy supplier. We know a fair price is what people want most from their energy supplier but there’s more to consider when comparing suppliers or using energy switching websites to find a cheaper deal.

Spotlight on... Aaron, lead chaos engineer

Octopus Energy is made up of 5,000+ fantastic people all pushing hard towards a shared goal: driving the global green energy revolution. Meet Aaron, the innovative mind leading Octopus Energy's chaos engineering team for global marketing.

Energy prices from July, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from July 2024 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Report: Ending the Gridlock – one year on

We published ‘End the Gridlock’ one year ago to raise awareness about the challenges we faced connecting new renewable energy project to the grid. This paper updates and expands on our recommendations from ‘End the Gridlock’, focussing on areas where we think current reform plans could be improved.

Farewell, Saving Sessions - until next winter!

As the sun starts shining brighter and the days grow longer, its time to bid a temporary farewell to our beloved Saving Sessions. Yep, our wintertime energy-saving extravaganza is heading into summer hibernation, and we could not be prouder of what you have achieved.

Here is our wrap up!

Can smart meters break?

Here, you can find information about the reliability of smart meters, how they can sometimes have issues we can fix, and how they work with In-Home Displays (IHDs).

Win tickets to iconic Summer festivals with Octoplus

Octoplus customers: nominate someone who really deserves some summer festival fun, and you and your Octoplus-one could win tickets to Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, Valley Fest or Wychwood Festival!

How much can you save with solar?

You can make a profit on your electricity bill on the Intelligent Octopus Flux tariff, or save around 90% with Fixed Outgoing. We dig into how saving with solar really works and how to reap the benefits.

Spotlight on… Nick, heat pump installer

Octopus Energy Services is the dynamic team bringing our green energy products straight to our customers' homes. Meet Nick, the support engineer who is instrumental in delivering our cutting-edge technology to our customers.

An energy company that pays you to use energy

There was an Octopus Agile price plunge over the weekend, where we paid you to use energy,

Energy prices from April, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from April 2024 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Join our Saving Sessions Pub Quiz

Play our unplugged virtual Pub Quiz In tonight's Saving Session, February 29th 6pm. Epic prizes up for grabs: Arsenal FC tickets, 800,000 Octopoints, Deliveroo vouchers, Odeon tickets, and more.

Why customers love our thermal cameras

In a typical British home up to one third of the heat produced by central heating systems is lost through the roof, walls, floor and windows.

We wanted to help – so for the past few years, we’ve loaned out high-tech thermal heat cameras to vulnerable and low-income customers. So far, 8000 of our customers have borrowed one of our cameras. We wanted to let you know how it’s gone.

Making energy prices fair

Energy companies have historically been some of the UK’s least trusted businesses. In 2016, we were founded to change that with genuinely fair prices.

Find out how we’ve been fighting for fair prices over the last eight years. Not just for our own customers, but for every single household in the UK.

The best ways to run your heat pump

Should I keep my heat pump on all the time? We’ve broken down the most efficient and cost-effective ways to use your new heat pump.

Our Shape Shifters trial results: 100% of businesses saved money on their energy bills

100% of businesses customers saved money on our Shape Shifters trial. It's a smart time-of-use tariff that gives you 21 hours of cheaper electricity every day. Check out the exciting impact.

What’s new at Octopus Energy Generation?

As we head into the new year, we reckon it’s high time we caught up with some exciting developments that have been going on in the wonderful world of Octopus Energy Generation.

The growth of Intelligent Octopus

A little over two years ago, we launched Intelligent Octopus. Today, it’s the UK’s most popular EV tariff, chosen by more than 200,000 customers, working with 280+ EV and charger models. I want to give you a look at the breakneck global growth of Intelligent Octopus.

How smart meters are upgrading energy for all

Smart meters don’t just make your energy billing easier and more accurate, as a fundamental building block for a green energy revolution they're easily worthwhile.

Energy prices from January, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from January 2024 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

How Alan unlocked huge savings with his Octopus EV

A year ago, our lovely customer Alan got his Tesla Model Y through our salary sacrifice scheme – along with his charger, smart tariff and Electroverse public charging through Octopus, too. Alan and I sat down to talk about how it's EV being green...

Andy's journey to a cleaner planet with his Octopus EV

This week, I sat down with Andy, one of our environmentally-conscious customers. Just like our wonderful customer Alan, Andy has been making strides toward a more sustainable lifestyle by getting an Octopus Electric Vehicle and joining our Intelligent Octopus Go tariff.

We chatted about his experience with Octopus Energy, his transition to electric vehicle ownership through our salary sacrifice scheme, and the biggest changes he's observed in his eco-friendly journey.

Powered by Octopus: Hope Chapel is Shifting Shapes for their community

We wanted to find out more about our customers’ experiences of the new Shape Shifters tariff. So, we spoke to Bristol’s nobly named Hope Chapel for a chat about how they’re finding life with their new setup.

More Power to... Solpowered

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.

Businesses can now join our No Standing Charge Tariff

We have a tariff with no standing charge. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada!

That means no fixed daily payment amount.

Instead, you only pay according to what you use.

We think it’s simple, innovative and what many businesses say works for them.

Help when you're struggling to pay

Need help with your energy bills? Here are all the steps you can take. How to access support from Octopus and other organisations, how to change your payments, find the cheapest tariffs available, reduce your energy consumption and more.

How we're working together to build a fairer, more diverse energy industry

It matters that our industry represents the world we live in. That’s why it’s our mission to make our workplace and world a more diverse and equal place. Here's how.

Case Study: how regional pricing could save businesses (and everyone) on bills

Assessing the impact that large demand users siting in response to regional prices - moving from South to North - could have on their bills, all GB consumer bills, carbon emissions and the need for new network infrastructure.

Driving a clean heating system: turning an imperative into an upgrade

Today, the dominant form of heating in the UK is gas boilers. We are very aware of this, so much so that we’re currently one of the nation’s biggest suppliers of natural gas. And as a company who loves our customers we do the best possible job for them.

Winter is a great time to invest in solar. Here’s why…

4 reasons why there's no time like the present to get solar PV and battery installed at home.

Report: Consumer flexibility - ready to replace coal

This paper analyses the results from Octopus Energy’s Saving Sessions campaign - part of ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service and the largest ever consumer flexibility campaign. Over 700,000 customers shifted over 1.86GWh of demand flexibility, proving that consumer flexibility is ready to deliver a low-carbon, cost-effective resource to the grid at gigawatt scale today. We look at key results, including customer response and participation levels, as well as recommendations for the future of the Demand Flexibility Service, due to launch in November 2023.

Report: The Grid - the change needed to get renewables connected sooner

The GB grid is broken. Renewable developers are facing queues of up to 15 years to get projects connected. In this paper, we make six recommendations - across a number of different areas that should allow networks to make better use of consumer flexibility to manage constraints, provide users with better visibility about where it's most system-beneficial to connect, and changes which should reduce the time it takes to connect.

Report: Local Flexibility Markets - Future Proofed

This paper looks at the evolving mix of technologies connecting to distribution networks, and assesses what new challenges and opportunities they introduce that should inform local market design. We review the current tools being used to manage local congestion (DNO flexibility markets, dynamic distribution charging and flexible connections), their pros and cons, and recommend a new vision for future local flexibility markets (dynamic distribution charging) that we think will be more resilient to many of these emerging challenges.

We're supporting NMITE: the unique school training the engineers of the future

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), is a cutting-edge engineering institute designed to hone the engineers of tomorrow. Read our blog to find out more about our partnership with them.

What is a standing charge?

Everything you need to know about a standing charges.

Spotlight on... Meg, illustrator of Octopuses

Spotlight on...designer Meg

Save up to £545 a year with a heat pump

Use our savings calculator to find out how much you could save with a heat pump.

The Octopus Energy Equality Foundation

We’re beyond pleased to tell you about our own official charity: the Octopus Energy Equality Foundation.

Spotlight on… OES Team leader Ceri

Spotlight on… OES Team leader Ceri, the team leader in charge of getting our smart meters and heat pumps to your front doors.

The Cosy 6 heat pump: revolutionising heating the Octopus way

We’re absolutely thrilled to unveil our latest milestone in the quest for cheaper, greener, smarter home heating: the 'Cosy 6' heat pump.

The EQUINOX heat pump trial 2023/24

EQUINOX is a trial exploring ways we can make green heating cheaper and greener. This blog covers how EQUINOX works and what we've learnt so far. Our 24/25 trial is almost underway. We'll be back with the results soon!

Energy prices from October, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from October 2023 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Everything you need to know about solar installation with Octopus Energy

We’ve covered some of the main questions about getting solar panels in this blog, as well as a little bit about how Octopus helps with the process.

Solving Smart-Tech Hiccups

Our smart tariffs give you access to extremely cheap and green energy. Yet it’s important to remember that these are beta products and that will occasionally mean little hiccups. Here's how we work to solve them, and how you can help.

Samsam's Renewable World road trip in Kenya

Join me on an amazing journey to rural Kenya with Renewable World! We explored 2 out of 4 remote healthcare centres, witnessing the transformative power of solar energy in communities.

Spotlight on... Vania, green energy flexpert

Spotlight on...Vania

The secret to our customer service

When you sign up to Octopus, you’re trusting us to get energy to your home. We work hard to honour that trust through outrageously good customer service. Here’s what you can expect from us.

Small businesses in the dark: Energy brokers and the hidden scandal in energy prices

Read our revealing report on the damaging practices of energy brokers.

Arsenal 1 - Net Zero

Green Goals with Arsenal FC & Octopus Energy Arsenal and Octopus an electrifying partnership

Shape Shifters: 9 ways to shift your energy usage

Follow these tips to shift your energy usage and make lower your business' bills with Shape Shifters.

Octopus Electric Vehicles are driving the future

Within the next decade, the UK will be home to over a million electric vehicles. Learn how Octopus Electric Vehicles is working to make EVs affordable and accessible to all.

The turbine that rocked Glastonbury 2023

We don't need to live in a world where bureaucracy and excessive wait times kill renewable projects.

We built a 28-meter-tall, bright pink and purple wind turbine in the heart of Glastonbury Festival in a matter of weeks showing the realms of possibility.

Powered by Octopus: the Saltburn Vintage Rooms go smart

Fiona from the Saltburn Vintage Rooms tells us all about how she's finding life with a smart meter.

How a heat pump and solar panels changed Aaron's home and bills

Over the next few years, heat pumps are going to become the dominant way of heating in most people’s homes. I chat to one of our lovely customers Aaron, who was able to install the green energy trifecta in his home; a heat pump, solar and battery.

Pipe dream to reality: Moroccan green power for 7m UK homes

We’re investing in the world’s largest subsea pipe in Morocco to bring cheap green power to 7 million homes in the UK.

Why our Generation arm invests in many types of green power

There’s no single solution to ending fossil fuels: getting to Net Zero will take a million tiny changes. We’re investing in a myriad of different green technologies; read here to learn all about waste-to-energy generation.

Octopus Electric Vehicles raises £650m to turbocharge electric car revolution

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, has agreed a deal for £150 million of funding from Pollen Street Capital.

Spotlight on... our green heating research experts

Octopus Energy's incredible team of green-heating maestros are pushing the furthest boundaries of low carbon tech. Why not meet some of the geniuses behind it all (and maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of what they’re working on).

Meet the smart product engineers transforming green heating

Meet Derya, Carmen and project manager Jess; the team of smart product engineers hard at work developing tools that could come to transform the way society uses and understands energy.

Spotlight on... Jason, expert Heat Pump manufacturer

Jason Cassells designed Octopus’ next-generation heat pump factory from the ground up. Drawing on three decades of engineering and manufacturing experience and a doctorate in fluid dynamics, his heat pumps are many times more efficient than a gas boiler, and greener to boot.

How energy reaches your home

Green energy isn't all solar panels and wind farms - the grid itself is central to keeping the lights on and building a cheaper, greener energy system; so how exactly does it work?

End of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme: how we're helping businesses

To help ease the end of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, we've introduced ways for some of our businesses to move to much cheaper rates.

Powered by Octopus: Simply Flowers goes smart

How going smart has helped Simply Flowers to save money and time.

Explaining the Targeted Charging Review (TCR)

Ofgem has recently implemented changes from its Targeted Charging Review. We take a look what these changes are and how they'll affect our business customers.

Spotlight on…Steph, the engineer behind Octopus' digital look

Steph is the incredibly talented senior front-end engineer behind our sleek and simple Octopus design. She is the reason our brand is recognizable from Japan to Texas. I had a chat with her to discuss all things design and tech.

How we're making business energy fair for our customers

The energy crisis is a tough time for businesses. So, we're highlighting the ways we're making business energy work for them.

Saving Sessions: how our business customers switched off and cashed in

Our first round of Saving Sessions has ended, so we’re delving into the data to showcase the impact our business customers had.

Octopus Around the World: Japan

Welcome to our new series: Octopus Around the World.

Since the origin of Octopus Energy in 2016, our tentacles have spread across countries and continents. From Texas to Japan, from Spain to New Zealand, we’re working hard to make green energy affordable and accessible to all.

Today, we’re heading to Japan, where I sat down to chat with marketing genius Yohko: Octopus Energy Japan’s Head of Marketing.

Everyone’s a winner - why smart tariffs are good for all customers, even those not on them

We’re in the middle of a massive, system-wide transformation in energy. The change is crucial because the power sources we rely on are changing. Moving from “burning fossil fuels on demand” to “producing power according to when the sun’s shining and the wind’s blowing” means we need to look at new, creative ways to balance energy needs with generation to ensure our future electricity system remains safe and reliable.

Kelp-ing the Earth: the Octopus seaweed conservation project

From conserving our coasts to protecting the climate, seaweed is vital to our natural world, but thanks to rising sea temperatures, kelp forests are dwindling. That’s why we’re working with marine biologists Luke Moir & Lauren Rose on a research project to help accelerate kelp reforestation in the UK.

The best ways to track your energy consumption and spending

There are a few different ways to track your energy use. The easiest, most accurate way is through the Octopus Energy app.

Energy prices from July, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from July 2023 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

7 reasons why your business should have a smart meter

Find out why businesses love smart meters. We'll show you our customers' favourite things about smart meters. Like lower bills and more simpler business energy.

Octopus Around the World: New Zealand

Welcome to our new series: Octopus Around the World.

Since the origin of Octopus Energy in 2016, our tentacles have spread across countries and continents. From Texas to Japan, from Spain to New Zealand, we have worked tirelessly to make green energy affordable and accessible to all.

Today, I go Down Under to chat with Octopus Energy NZ’s Liam, Jamie and Rohan to find out more about working in Wellington, NZ and what it’s like being the Octopus Secret Weapon.

An update on our energy helper visits

Over the energy crisis, we tried something a little different to help as many people as possible. We sent friendly, knowledgeable Energy Helpers door to door across the country to share energy saving advice, answer questions, run energy efficiency checks and signpost people to support schemes and other ways to save on bills.

Update April 2025: with energy prices down significantly from the peak of the energy crisis and the weather warming up, we're no longer running these visits, but if you're struggling, please reach out. There's plenty of ways we can help.

Innovation in smart tech's security

Phil Steele, an Octopus Energy boffin and all-round tech-spert, who's spent years working on some of the most exciting electrical home tech available.

You may have heard of the Octopus Home Mini or Octopus Fan Club…well that was Phil and his brill team of tech wizards. He also occasionally graces our TV screens to discuss the next exciting smart energy gadget, be sure to keep your eyes peeled (LINK).

Community energy 101: how do I set a project up, and how can Octopus help?

We're huge fans of community energy. In this blog we’re going to talk about what a community energy project is, what you should consider if you’re planning to set one up, and how to sell your community energy to Octopus, via Younity.

Our approach to prepayment

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy: A few customers have asked me recently about prepayment; how we look after prepay customers, and if prepayment meters are ever used in cases where a customer is in serious debt. We believe there are more effective, better ways to help people who can’t pay for their energy on a regular basis.

How to use your FLIR Thermal Camera

We're loaning thermal imaging cameras to help you to spot heat loss around your home. This will enable cheap, effective, personalised improvements that can have a real impact on your wallet, and the environment.

Hot tips for running your heat pump this winter

The intern diaries: our 2022 Octopus Energy Equality Internship

Hear all about our 2022 Octopus Energy Equality Internship, directly from the interns.

A day in the life of an Energy Helper

Every day, up and down the country, hundreds of friendly, capable Energy Helpers go door to door, doing everything they can to help people save on their energy bills (and reducing the UK’s reliance on carbon in the process). Recently, I was lucky enough to tag along…

The best of Saving Sessions on Twitter

Octopus Energy Saving Sessions are here to encourage customers to shift their power usage away from peak times and will be able to earn OctoPoints and rewards for doing so, throughout winter.

The EQUINOX heat pump trial 24/25: your questions answered

We’ve put together a selection of answers to the most commonly asked questions about EQUINOX heat pump trial, in case you wanted to know more.

Bug report from our first Saving Session, November 15

It’s Octopus tradition to share a ‘bug report’ internally when something goes wrong. This time, we wanted to share it with you.

Empowerment with... Oyin Talabi, taking global businesses to Net Zero

This year, we kickstarted a brand-new series called the ‘Empowerment Series’ at Octopus, to empower and support the people of colour in our sector.

Read our interview with our brilliant first speaker, Chemical engineer and consultant for mega-companies like Amazon - Oyin.

How EVs are the affordable answer to greener driving: even in an energy crisis

Electric vehicles are still far cheaper, and of course, greener, to run than the fossil-fuel-guzzling alternatives. In this blog we’ll explain a whole host of ways that electric vehicles can help you navigate the energy crisis.

We must reform the electricity market to make this the last fossil fuel crisis ever

Decarbonisation has never been more critical, but the case for significant market reform is now just as much about energy security, and making our system affordable. Find out how we can ramp up low carbon flexibility through market reform and key supporting policy measures.

Saving Sessions Tips for Businesses

Here's how you can make the most out of “Saving Sessions” as a business with a smart meter. In Saving Sessions, we'll pay you to use less power. The more electricity you save during your Sessions, the more money you can make!

The Warm Home Discount: 2024 / 2025 updates

Everything you need to know about the Warm Home Discount for 2024 / 2025.

Tips to earn more with Saving Sessions

In Saving Sessions, we'll pay you to use less power. The more electricity you save during your Sessions, the more money you can make – it could add up to £100 over Winter.

Here are 8 tips and tricks to help you earn more in Saving Sessions.

Saving Sessions FAQs

Saving Sessions is the new era of energy. During Saving Sessions, customers get paid for using less energy during these peak times.

By mobilising 100,000s of people to use less energy when the demand on our electricity grid is highest, we can avoid turning on fossil-fuel run power plants and benefit from cheaper, greener energy.

Get the answers to all of your burning questions below.

Electric blankets

Our research shows the typical home could save £300 by using an electric blanket to keep warm rather than always heating the whole house.

Octo Assist: our customer help fund

Octo Assist is a £30 million customer help fund and a collection of support schemes designed to give extra help to customers most in need.

Read more and find out how to apply for electric blankets, thermal cameras, standing charge holidays and more.

6 reasons people love their smart meters

Smart meters are the free thing you didn't know you needed – but don't take our word for it. Here's why our customers are loving their smart meters...

Meet the Octopus Home Mini

The Octopus Home Mini is a brand new, cutting-edge bit of tech that makes understanding your energy usage easier than ever before.

How we reach out to customers who aren't paying

Paying for the energy you use is an important responsibility. We like to be transparent – so we've written about what we do to reach the tiny percentage of our customers don't pay their bills.

What's really adding to your energy bills at home

In this blog, we measure how much energy is used by different appliances and devices in your home.

How the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee works

The government has put an Energy Price Guarantee in place to protect customers from high wholesale energy prices. Here’s how it will factor into your energy bills.

Government support for businesses (the Energy Bills Discount Scheme)

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme ended on 31st March 2023. It's been replaced by the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS). Find out more about what EBDS is and how customers can benefit from it.

Energy prices from January, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from January including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Getting a smart meter installed: what to know before, during and after

Here’s how it’ll work in four simple steps:

Step 1: Book your appointment

Step 2: Our engineer will come and install your meter

Step 3: We'll get connected

Step 4: Let the savings commence!

October 2022 Price cap announcement, what to keep in mind:

On Friday 26 August, Ofgem's October price cap was announced: with the maximum for an average home rising to £3,549. Here's my thoughts on the crisis as it stands, government support and beyond.

Our Energy Helpers are bringing 500,000 customers bespoke energy saving advice

We’re training hundreds of energy experts to travel the country giving specially tailored, genuinely impactful energy-saving advice to 500,000 customers who need it most.

Moving from ‘Demand Side Response’ to ‘Intelligent Demand’

For the last sixty years, efforts to influence energy demand have been defined by (and limited to) the concept of ‘Demand side response’ (DSR). Now we have the opportunity to move to 'Intelligent Demand' - which could solve a whole host of energy issues.

Backing cheaper, greener energy globally

Why we're backing a vast wind and solar farm on the edge of the Sahara and the world's longest subsea power cable

An Energy Tariff Deficit Fund would help people through the crisis and tackle inflation

An Energy Tariff Deficit Fund, implemented prior to October price cap increases, would allow customer bills to be held at or around their current level of £1,971 for the next 3 years and decreased after that down to an estimated £1,100 over ten years.

The Energy Price Cap: your questions answered

Every three months, the energy regulator Ofgem publishes a new ‘energy price cap’, which is the maximum suppliers can charge for a variable tariff. This guide helps answer the key questions our team has been answering. We'll keep updating it as more information becomes available.

Greg Jackson on BBC Radio 4 The Today Programme

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, appeared on the today programme on the 10th August 2022 at 6.19am.

This is the transcript of the interview.

Switching energy suppliers just got faster and easier

Switching energy supplier shouldn't be a burden.

Faster More Reliable Switching has fixed that problem.

Energy saving tips: save over £600 on your energy bills

A list of the quickest, easiest things you can do to use less energy at home – you could slash £600+ from your bills.

How we hire

Thinking about coming to work at Octopus Energy Group? Here's what you need to know about how we hire and train you, why you should choose us, and what you can expect on the job.

Repowering 1,000 wind turbines

ONE TRICK to get stronger, more powerful spins: lengthen your turbine blade! We're giving old turbines bigger blades so they can generate 2-3x more power. Our new project with turbine supplier EWT could see 1,000 UK turbines repowered by 2030, and produce enough new green energy for hundreds of thousands of homes.

The human stories behind Octopus customer service

We speak to around 40,000 customers a day and do our best to provide an amazing service, each and every time. Being there for so many people takes a huge amount of work from across our team: but most of the credit has to go to our incredible energy specialists, who work tirelessly and go above and beyond to support our customers.

Simple, considerate and consistent customer service is the cornerstone of our company. So, I wanted to highlight just a few special stories showcasing some of our wonderful team, and some of our lovely customers to share the stories that truly matter.

Switch up green levies for a smarter, cleaner energy system

With energy costs going up, the energy crisis has brought new attention to all the smaller costs that make up your electricity bill; including green levies. Tin this blog we look at how taking them out of customers’ bills and including them in ‘general taxation’ would help unleash energy flexibility, making the grid greener in the process.

Smart customers pay less

Smart meters not only make it easier to manage your energy wherever you are – they can also help you cut your bills.

Here’s how smart meters help our customers pay less:

Earn money back on your bills by taking part in our smart trials
Save on your bills with our smart tariffs by using energy when it’s cheaper and greener
Change costly habits and cut your usage with energy insights in the Octopus Energy app
Get an extra chance to win up to £512 every month on our famous Wheel of Fortune
Enter to win cool prizes by joining our smart meter competitions

We paid customers to use less power at peak times. Here's what happened.

The UK’s energy network is slowly but surely becoming greener, but this transformation isn’t without challenges.

At Octopus, we’re all about less talk and more action. That’s why we trialled the UK’s largest ever dynamic demand shift. Working with over 100,000 homes up and down the country, we’ve collectively demonstrated that even the smallest of actions can lead to the biggest changes.

Towards a fairer energy system

The current energy crisis is putting huge amounts of pressure on people up and down the country. In this blog, we're looking at what a fairer, greener energy system might look like.

Spotlight on… Alex Schoch, Head of Flexibility

Meet Alex Schoch, Head of Flexibility. His team leads the development and implementation of our cutting edge flexibility products - using our Kraken and Kraken Flex platform to develop tariffs like Intelligent Octopus, Go, and Tesla Energy Plan and also creating cutting edge trials like the National Grid partnership Big Dirty Turn Down.

How Balance Forecast demystifies energy payments

Find out about Balance Forecast: a new account tool to shed light on how your payments and charges impact your energy account balance long term.

Use Zero Carbon, Pay Zero Bills

Today ‘net-zero’ can feel more like a futuristic buzzword than a doing word, with many left wondering what this monumental shift could possibly look like to the average person? And most importantly - how do we get there?

Government help

Confused about what support is available from the government during the energy and cost of living crisis?

We explain everything here, and cover the unique support Octopus is offering its customers during this time.

Our Green Neighbourhood

Whether you live hours from a town, or in the tallest tower block in the city, if you love nature it’s likely you have your own special way of finding enjoyment outdoors. We decided that we want to find out what nature really means to you: our customers. So we’re opening the doors to our green neighbourhood.

Intelligent Octopus Go & Ohme: your questions answered

Intelligent Octopus Go is our smartest EV tariff, with six hours of smart charging every night at a super low rate.

You'll get cheap electricity between 11.30pm and 5.30am, as well as super cheap electricity for any Smart Charging.

Our latest integration with Ohme enables Octopus to provide Smart Charging directly through your Ohme charger; a greener solution that keeps money in your pocket.

Octopuses are truly tenta-cool. We asked a marine biologist to explain why.

We thought it about time we get to know our 8 legged, ocean-dwelling cousins a little better, so we asked marine biologist and cephalopod expert, Marie-Therese Noedl to delve into all there is to know about the smart, agile and completely amazing Octopus.

Spotlight on... Derya, smart product engineer

Meet Derya, senior product engineer and mastermind behind the Octopus Home Mini. Read about her avant-garde journey from Nokia to Hive to Octopus Energy.

How to build a wind turbine

To play a part in crafting a green future, our generation arm, Octopus Energy Generation, are investing hard to build more wind as quickly and affordably as possible.

James is one of their chief investment managers and sat down with him to find out all about wind power, building wind farms and how we are evolving to make the transition to wind energy faster.

Spotlight on...Lucy Yu and the Centre for Net Zero

Meet Lucy, leader of 'the world's largest living lab' dedicated to advancing the global energy transition to combat climate change: the Octopus Centre for Net Zero.

The brain power behind wind power

Want an engineer’s perspective on wind turbines? Check out our interview with Robin O'Connell, the team lead for Naval Architecture at Kent, who just so happens to design floating platforms for offshore wind turbines.

How to use your In-Home Display

Your new smart meter comes with a handy display called an In-Home Display, or IHD for short. This article tells you all about how to use it.

How we manage Direct Debits at Octopus Energy

How we work out what you should pay, how we put you in control and check your balance is on track throughout the year. And how Direct Debits have changed in the energy crisis.

Spotlight on....Zoisa, Octopus Energy Generation CEO

Meet Zoisa, CEO of Octopus Energy Generation: one of Europe's largest investors in renewable energy. Under her leadership, the business is evolving into a thing completely unheard of in Energy: a fund management that has the best interests of the people at heart. I sat down with her to discuss her journey to Octopus Energy Generation, and how they do things differently.

Taking environmental responsibility for Octopus generation sites

We’re true believers that renewable power can coexist comfortably with grazing animals, plants and areas of beauty — powering our world cleanly while keeping local environments happy and healthy too. Read about the new steps we're taking to make sure that happens.

Looking out for our team while they look out for you

On a typical day, we talk to around 40,000 customers across phone calls, email and social media.

That's always included some people in really difficult situations. In the energy crisis, with so many people worried about paying their bills, we're receiving more heartbreaking messages and calls than ever before.

I wanted to write about all the ways our team are looking after one another through the crisis, making sure the same amount of care and support we give our customers is also available to our people.

Making green living easy

Some simple steps you can take to be more green.

How we're helping customers through the energy crisis

What we're doing to help our customers through the energy crisis – from our £15 million Octopus Assist fund which has been increased to £30 million this winter, to loans of thermal cameras to find draughts in leaky homes over Winter, electric throws, and our Winter Workout energy saving programme that’s helped customers save £4.8 million by using less, but whilst still staying warm.

How flexibility can solve green energy's greatest challenge

'But what about when the wind's not blowing?'... It's a question we get all the time – so we wanted to catalog in one place some of the innovative flexibility technologies we're working on to ensure we can power our world 100% green, 100% of the time.

Go behind the scenes of our EQUINOX trial for heat pump owners

EQUINOX is Octopus Energy's latest cutting edge trial, designed to unlock grid flexibility via heat pumps. The trial, the biggest of its kind so far, will reward customers who want to get involved with unleashing the very greenest in home heating.

Octopus Energy Generation: building green power for the future

At Octopus, we don't just supply energy, we generate it too. Octopus Energy Generation are combining expertise from across the whole breadth of the energy industry to create a kind of generation business that’s never been seen before.

Homes in Dumfries and Galloway get free power in our Windy Day Fund trial

Our cutting-edge trial, in partnership with SP Energy Networks, will pay customers to use more power at certain times when there's excess wind energy being generated.

What's going on with global energy prices?

In this blog post, we'll give insight into what's going on in the global wholesale energy market, to help you better understand trends in UK tariff prices. Now more than ever, while the ongoing gas crisis sees energy prices stay highs, we're committed to fair prices that truly reflect the cost of the energy we supply you.

Doing things differently, from 'Love & Power' to the Wheel of Fortune

I wanted to talk a bit about some of the ways we work hard to win your trust: from obsessing about our email and bill language to creating unexpected features to surprise and delight.

Our new Flexible tariff: £50 below the price cap for loyal customers, and £5 million more support for households

The price of Flexible Octopus, our standard variable tariff, price is changing, and we're introducing a Loyal Octopus support. Here's what you need to know.

Rooting for each other: Tree planting in support of veteran mental health

Rooting for each other: Octopus Energy join Green Task Force to plant 20,000 trees in support of veteran mental health

How we can offer affordable tariffs during a crisis

We're introducing a new long term fixed tariff alongside our existing ones, giving customers the option to lock prices in over 3 years. This means we'll be buying years' worth of energy up front. Our Founder Greg writes about how we'll be able to give customers the option of a genuinely affordable tariff and the security of a fixed price throughout the energy crisis.

A Little Change

You can give to charity through your Octopus bills.

Our Little Change account feature lets you round up your bill to donate to three great organisations: National Energy Action, Citizens Advice, and Renewable World.

Join the Big Dirty Turn Down trial

Our cutting-edge trial in partnership with National Grid ESO gives customers all over the UK free electricity for moving power use out of the dirtiest times of day.

All About our 2021 Tech and Operations Internship

Read about our 2021 Octopus Energy Equality Internship, an 8-week crash course in tech and customer operations.

Information on the Energy Price Cap, February 2022

Today, the energy regulator Ofgem published the new ‘energy price cap’, which is the maximum suppliers can charge for a variable tariff from April 2022. This guide helps answer the key questions our team has been answering since the announcement. We'll keep updating it as more information becomes available.

Octopus Energy: built to last

28 energy suppliers went bust in 2021, so some customers are understandably wondering if their supplier could be going the same way. We're different: the UK's fifth largest supplier (and now operating in 14 countries globally). Read all about how we've scaled and how we're supporting customers through the crisis.

Everything you need to know about meter certification

Is your meter approaching the end of its operational use? Most meters have a ‘certified until’ date which is essentially the same as a ‘best before’ date. Certification periods are allocated by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (the OPSS) and meters need be replaced once they've passed this.

Octopus Energy Group announces results for FY20/21

Octopus Energy Group announces annual results 2020 to 2021: Revenues up 62%, operating losses halve from £63m to £31m, launching into France with biggest acquisition yet

Energy storage: making 100% renewable power a reality

In a future powered by 100% renewable energy, we're going to need to be able to call on green electrons when we need them. Given that we can't make the sun shine and the wind blow on demand, where is this flexibility going to come from? Energy storage might just be the solution we've been waiting for.

Why we're trying to help our customers use less gas this Winter

As we continue to face the energy crisis, we wanted to share some results from the first month of our Winter Workout gas saving challenge, and talk a little more about how we're helping customers.

What makes Octopus so....Octopus?

Being Britain’s most awarded energy supplier is about a whole lot more than cheaper deals. With the energy sector in crisis, and countless suppliers going bust, you need to be able to trust that we’re here to stay and we’ll do what’s right. Here are a few things you should know.

Spotlight on... Kerry, Head of Social Media

In our Spotlight series, we'll introduce you to some of the brilliant people behind the scenes at Octopus. In this blog I'm talking to Kerry who splits her time between leading operations teams, community managers and getting stuck in with social channels and development too!

We’re working with Sterlite Power to supercharge India’s energy decarbonisation

At COP26, we signed a deal with Sterlite Power to help unlock smart green power systems in both India and the UK. Read all about how our new deal with these power transmission experts can accelerate decarbonisation of India and bring crucial transformation to the UK’s legacy grid.

Spotlight on... Gurjeet, Director of Operations at Octopus Electric Vehicles

Octopus Energy is made up of 1000+ fantastic people working on stuff you'd never expect, all pushing hard towards a shared goal. In this Spotlight series blog we'll be get inside look at Octopus Energy Electric Vehicles, and their amazing Director of Operations, Gurjeet.

Our global mission is getting a US$300 million injection (and 30 new wind turbines) thanks to our partnership with CPP Investments

We've formed a new partnership with Canadian Pension Plan Investments (CPP Investments), one of the world’s largest pension funds. They’ll be providing an initial US$300 million equity funding for our global mission – and that’ll hopefully just be the start of something much bigger.

Save gas (and stay cosy) with our Winter Workout tips

Try out the simple gas saving tips that helped 150,000 homes save £4.8 million on their energy bills this Winter.

Why we're still growing globally in the face of UK energy turmoil

The global energy system needs urgent change to end reliance on expensive, finite fossil fuels, and truly treat customers fairly – here's why we've got not time to waste if we want to achieve our mission to deliver cheaper, greener power to the world.

Making Green Energy Greener

We look to a future where wind & solar farms are buzzing with biodiversity, exploring new ways for renewable sites to help the planet.

Next Stop: Octopus Energy Italy

Our mission to bring affordable, green electricity to the world is growing. Ciao, Octopus Energy Italy! 🇮🇹

The Price Cap is not responsible for the demise of energy companies

The Price Cap is not responsible for the demise of energy companies.

Octopus Energy agrees $600m deal with former-VP Al Gore backed sustainable investment fund

We're over the moon to be able to announce our $600 million partnership with Generation Investment Management, a sustainable investment fund, co-chaired by former US Vice-President and climate champion Al Gore.

Spotlight on... Aaliyah, Customer Operations Manager in Brighton

Octopus Energy is made up of 1000+ fantastic people, all pushing hard towards a shared goal: driving the global green energy revolution. Here you can meet Aaliyah, of of our fantastic Operations Managers and find out about what it's like to work as an energy expert in our Operations team!

Meet the team behind our latest innovation: The Electric Juice Network

Electric Juice Network (EJN) is our latest innovation- we are partnering with as many charge point operators as possible to provide you with an easy way to pay for all your electric vehicle charging on the go. What’s more, we are developed a game changing app that shows you the closest charge points to you, plus loads of other info like charging speeds, socket types available and price per kWh. If you are an Octopus Energy customer, you can also pay via your energy account.

With over 14 charging partners already signed up and many more on their way to join let’s meet some of the people who are making EJN a reality.

Destination: Greener Driving

A handy guide on why getting an EV might be the right choice for you.

Spotlight on... the Octopus design team

At Octopus we handle all aspects of our design in-house, with a brilliant group of dedicated and talented people from a range of different backgrounds. I recently had the privilege of chatting with the Design Team to find out what led them to Octopus, what makes them proud and what makes design at Octopus so unique.

Celebrating Black History Month 2021 at Octopus

Read all about how we are celebrating Black History Month at Octopus this year. You can get details on the internal work we are doing to make Octopus more diverse and inclusive. Enjoy getting to know some of the brilliant black women at Octopus as they share their unique perspectives. Discover fascinating insights from black writers and activists covering race and environmentalism as we shine a spotlight on some of Britain's most impactful change-makers.

How Octopus Energy is revolutionising Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are the future: electric, low-carbon heat extracted from the air. Find out how we're installing heat pumps for around the same cost as a gas boiler.

Powerful climate murals painted across the UK for COP26

We've teamed up with artists to create public art broadcasting climate messages from the next generation on the eve of COP26 – part of the Grantham Art Prize with the Grantham Institute and UK Youth for Nature.

Officially the UK's most awarded energy supplier

Octopus Energy are proud to have won over 100 awards - recognising our green innovation, fast growth, amazing customer service, affordability and more. Read more about what makes us officially the UK’s most awarded energy supplier in 2023.

What drives wholesale energy prices?

The wholesale cost of energy is a big chunk of your bill – and to understand why it varies, it's helpful to know a bit about how the energy market works.

Octopus brought renewable energy to the party at Timber Festival

This Summer, we teamed up with Timber Festival to supercharge people’s phones with clean green renewable energy in the heart of the National Forest.

A Fan Club turbine in your back yard? It's more fun than you think

We promise there's a super important reason our turbines have been abseiled down, used to play sky-high rugby, and turned into massive light installations. Find out why in our latest blog.

Introducing FleetCharge: the community charging solution for EV fleets

Simple EV charging for business fleets, 5 minutes from home. Get paid to loan your parking spot to an EV driver in need! We're knocking down barriers to electric transport for businesses an innovative, 100% renewable community charging solution for fleets.

Spotlight on...Suraj, back-end developer and champion for inclusion

Meet Suraj: Kraken back-end developer and champion for tech diversity in our latest Spotlight.

We're bringing a new kind of pulpo to Spain

Octopus Energy is coming to Spain! We've acquired Valencia-based green energy disruptor Umeme to launch Octopus Energy Spain.

Cheaper, greener energy

Lotsa awards

Introducing Power Hour: An hour of free smart green electricity

Power Hour – one hour of free green electricity every month between August 2021 and December 2022 for customers with connected smart meters. The Power Hour will change each month – it will be one of the cheapest, greenest daylight hours for the whole month, as forecast by our boffins.

We’ll send everyone who’s signed up an email within 24 hours of the Power Hour.

Our smart meter vans are going electric

Retweet your favourite pick from our finalists on Twitter: the two most popular will each be permanently inked on one of our electric smart meter vans. Read on for full competition info and more on our soon-to-be fully-electric van fleet.

Gas boilers v. Heat pumps

The speed of technological change can catch people by surprise.

The state of wholesale energy

We're committed to fair prices that truly reflect the cost of the energy we supply you. In this blog post, we'll give insight into what's going on in the global wholesale energy market, to help you better understand trends in UK tariff prices.

Intelligent Octopus Go: Customer questions answered

Intelligent Octopus Go is a beta smart tariff just for EV drivers. In this blog we're answer some intelligent Octopus Go customer FAQs!

We’re trying to make energy (and the world) better for everyone.

Positive action Octopus Energy has taken since its launch to make energy (and the world) fairer, greener, and more equitable.

Arsenal are Electric!

Thanks to our long-term partnership with Arsenal, Gooners now have the opportunity to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at Emirates Stadium during match days!

Green heating 101 with our heat pump boffin Peter

Yet to be electrified and unable to reap the benefits of cleaner, greener electricity, heating accounts for 14% of the UKs emissions. In this blog, I talk to Peter Konowalczyk about the solution we've all been waiting for... heat pumps.

Powered by Octopus

Let's meet some of the wonderful businesses driving for a low-carbon future, and putting our clean, green electrons to good use in the process.

We've made smart meter installations something to look forward to

We’re celebrating a little milestone... Octopus Energy Services, our dedicated smart hardware engineers, have just installed their 100,000th smart meter! Find out about what we've been doing to make sure our installations are as fun and as easy as they can be.

Want to ditch gas for good? Here’s how we can help

As people move away from burning gas to heat our homes and our water, we thought we’d put together a blog explaining how we can help remove your gas meter and cap your supply safely.

Why we (very occasionally) block accounts on our social media channels

Our social media are crucial channels our customers use to talk to us. In order to keep them clear and safe for people to use, we very occasionally need to block accounts. Here's a bit of info about why that can happen.

Octopus is making quantum leaps

Ever wondered whether your home is really running on real, renewably-generated electrons? Our engineers have been experimenting with bleeding-edge physics to help you find out...

Net Zero in London by 2050. What does the next generation have to say?

The Octopus Centre for Net Zero has put the capital's brightest young minds to the test at the very first London Energy Idea Challenge

Big Business: moving from a one to a three phase meter

If your business uses a lot of energy then you might need a three phase meter installed, allowing you to access a lot more power from the grid. We are increasingly getting requests for three phase meters, so here is everything you need to know about the installation process.

Getting to know your business electricity meter

Whilst you're at work, your business's electricity meter is also putting in a shift. The job of an electricity meter is to track your energy usage so you can be correctly billed for what you actually use. Electricity meters can seem quite complicated, so here is a play-by-play of the different meters you might find at your business premise.

Octopus Energy Group announces the acquisition of Octopus Renewables, the green generation experts.

Spotlight On Zoe, Octopus Energy Services all-star

Octopus Energy is made up of 1000+ fantastic people working on stuff you'd never expect, all pushing hard towards a shared goal. In this Spotlight series blog we'll be hearing from Zoe, a Training Coordinator with our talented Octo-engineers - Octopus Energy Services.

Spotlight on... Sotiris, energy specialist and discovery dynamo

Sotiris, energy specialist and recruitment wizard, talks to Samsam about our unique way of hiring incredible teams around the UK and beyond, and life helping Octopus customers in Leicester.

Where does your money go?

Energy bills. They're a decent chunk of household expenses, yet many don't know where their money goes.

Making things right

We’re proud to say the way we look after our customers has made us one of the UK’s top energy companies. But of course, we’re not perfect.

Excellent customer service means being accountable and transparent: owning it when things go wrong, fixing our mistakes and making it up to people.

The business switching journey explained

If you are looking to switch your business energy to Octopus, but aren't quite sure what to expect, we've got just the guide for you. While business energy differs slightly from domestic energy, the online sign-up is just as simple and quick! Let’s take you through the process, step by step...

How we're weathering the storm in Texas

Texas experienced a massive power grid failure affecting 90% of the state. People were stranded in unbearable conditions: loss of heat in below freezing temperatures and lack of access to water, food and other essentials.

Michael, CEO of Octopus Energy US, explains what happened in Texas, how we're protecting customers through the energy crisis, forgiving energy bills from this unprecedented event, and why renewables are the answer to a more resilient grid.

Most homes would slash their bills with Octopus Energy

More than 60% of households could make big savings by switching to Octopus, as well as knowing they’re doing their bit to help save the planet.

Why we do recruitment a little differently

We've worked hard to make recruitment at Octopus really special, so that as we grow, we can keep finding brilliant people who want to work the same way we do. Here's how we go about finding new Operations team members.

Centre for Net Zero: Pioneering research to make a fully sustainable global energy system a reality

The Centre for Net Zero (CNZ) will take the fight against climate change to government level. Bringing together the biggest and best brains in tech, environment, econometrics and policy to create research and tools that governments and businesses around the world will be able to use to accelerate the uptake of clean technologies and green energy.

How you know we're here to stay

In 2018, after several small energy suppliers went bust, we wrote about what to look out for in a supplier that's at risk of going bust. Read more about it, and find out how our unique business model and sound backing mean we're here to stay.

An update on the energy price cap, February 2021

We've heard from many customers today who are concerned about energy regulator Ofgem raising the Energy Price Cap by £96, and wondering what it means for their bills.

Spotlight on... Karim, Senior Front-end developer

In this blog for Octopus’ spotlight series, we chat to Karim about his superhuman coding powers, life as a Octopus developer, and his upcoming adventure with Octopus Energy Japan.

Moving house? Let us know through your online account

Save time and hassle when you move by following these useful tips.

Octopus Energy for Business: Dreaming big and supporting small

At Octopus Energy, we want to support businesses of all sizes in making greener choices, supplying them with 100% green energy at fair and competitive prices. We have even created local business energy tariffs in two of the cities we call home: Leicester Business Power and Brighton Business Power.

Agile Octopus: laying the blueprint for a greener, smarter energy system

There’s no point trying to send tomorrow’s renewable energy through an ancient energy system built around fossil fuels. The future is green, smart, flexible and decentralised. Thankfully, this isn't some far-flung dream. Real people are already experiencing the future of energy today with smart tariffs like AgileOctopus.

Vertical farming: increasing food security and reducing emissions with our tailor-made tariff

We're supporting vertical farms with our specially tailored smart business tariffs! Vertical farms could be the future of farming, but what exactly are they and why are they so important?

Where does our electricity come from?

Meet some of the solar plants and wind farms we buy energy directly from, and find out about some other ways a supplier can can fulfill their 100% renewable promise.

Octopus Energy Anti-Nepotism Policy

A quick word on why it's so important to us to avoid nepotism, ensuring we give an equal chance to anyone hoping to join our team.

What makes a good business leader?

The second installment of a business advice series from Octopus Energy's Founder. In this blog Greg's own leadership style is under the microscope.

2020 A Year in Review: The Good, The Bad and The Covid

This guest blog looks at the staggering impact of Covid 19 on the energy system over the last year, and what it can tell us as we look forwards into 2021 and beyond.

Our first tech internship: The Ada Lovelace Project

This month we wrapped up our first ever Octopus tech internship: The Ada Lovelace Project, named after the inspirational woman commonly considered the world’s first computer programmer.

Octopus Energy and the pandemic

Everything you need to know about your energy during the current crisis – from paying bills to topping up prepayment meters to getting in touch with our team.

Accelerating our global mission to make the green revolution faster and cheaper with $250m investment and launch in Japan

We are thrilled to announce the next stage of our green energy revolution – a joint venture with Tokyo Gas to unlock the potential of green energy in Japan, and another $250m of investment to speed up our mission to make the green revolution faster and cheaper, globally.

Spotlight on... Team Z, our Leicester Business Powerhouse

The beating heart of Octopus Energy for Business is our Leicester Team Z, and they really get down to business, chatting to customers every day about their energy needs.

Careers advice for new starters

The first in a business advice series from Octopus Energy’s founder. In this blog, Greg tackles several big questions: 'what does Octopus expect from new starters?', and 'what makes somebody stand out?'

The ultimate guide to reading your meter, whatever kind you have

Accelerating the green revolution with Electric Juice

Driving forward the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) involves making sure there are simple, affordable ways to charge transport using 100% green power. Since 2019, Octopus Energy has supplied the UK’s EV charging network with renewable Electric Juice, and this year we’ve revved it up a gear by launching the Electric Juice Network.

Join our low-carbon bake-off and we'll send you an apple tree

Want a baby apple tree? Get baking this weekend

We're powering Energy House 2.0: a cutting-edge smart home research facility

The way we generate and consume energy is changing, and it’s changing fast. We're working with the University of Salford to create a new state-of-the-art research facility that explores the future of smart home energy consumption - the only one of its kind in the world.

The Octopus Energy Services Story

Octopus Energy Services are our super talented octo-engineers, solving problems on the ground, installing smart meters, and helping turn our vision for a smarter, greener energy system into a reality. Here, CEO John Szymik talks us through the ins and outs of OES.

The Answer, my friend: now is the time to lean into wind

It would appear my email of Thursday was not well received in the Clark household.

“If it wasn’t miserable enough being told that I have to spend the next month at home,” Mr Clark writes “now I have ‘Pete’ from Octopus Energy emailing me and asking if I would mind terribly turning off a few appliances between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.”

I’m delighted to learn Mr Clark is a customer of Octopus Energy – thank you. The email in question was an invitation to take part in a smart energy trial we were running.

This experiment offered everyday customers free electricity in return for halving their energy use during two specific hours.

Celebrating Black History Month At Octopus

Read about the great work our team have done to celebrate Black History Month and amplify black voices fighting against climate change. Discover our brand new project: Black Science Matters, read profiles from some of the brilliant people at Octopus working to make the world greener, and find fascinating articles from black writers and activists covering race and environmentalism.

We’re creating 1,000 jobs in the next year: here’s how to stand out when you apply

Having recently announced 1000 new green jobs, we thought we’d share some top tips with any prospective candidates or potential employees!

Spotlight on... Ruby, Senior operations manager for Kraken Technologies

In the latest Spotlight blog, Maddie chats to Ruby, one of the first people to join the Octopus team back in 2016.

Ruby's done just about everything there is to do in the company, and now works for Kraken Tech introducing new Kraken convert companies to our software and our unique way of working.

Why we can’t always tell you when your smart meter will be installed

We're ramping up our smart meter installations, but with ongoing COVID restrictions, I wanted to explain why we can’t always tell you exactly when you might get a smart meter, even though we’d love to.

Not leaving anyone behind

Our team of energy experts knock doors around the UK to help people think about switching to our affordable, renewable power. Here's a little info about this part of our business.

The perils of being a tech innovator, working with a tech innovator

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. Here’s the detail of what we found, and what we’ve done, from Phil Steele, our Future Technologies Evangelist.

Octopus Energy Services: the smart hardware experts

Meet our smart hardware installers, Octopus Energy Services.

Here's everything you need to know about getting a smart meter with Octopus, get to know our super talented bunch of octo-engineers, find out how they solve problems on the ground, and how they're turning Octopus' vision for a smarter, greener energy system into a reality.

The state of wholesale energy costs in 2020

2020 has been a year like no other. We unpack what this has meant for wholesale energy prices.

Octopus Energy enters USA with acquisition of Silicon Valley-based startup Evolve Energy

Today we announce the next stage of our rocket ship of growth with the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based start -up Evolve Energy - with the Evolve team, we are launching Octopus Energy US

Smart meter status update: A note on TMA outages

We work with multiple third parties to process the data from your smart meter – here's what happens when one of these third parties have a brief outage.

TL;DR, any outages are generally fixed within a day of us reporting it, and we always back-date your billing so you're always charged correctly, no matter what.

Web accessibility at Octopus Energy

Disability isn’t inherent - disabilities arise when society is built in a way that doesn’t take people's needs into account. In other words, it’s our job to cater for each of our customers, whatever their access needs.

We wanted to write a little about the work that goes into building our website, customer experience and communications in the most inclusive way possible.

Wholesale energy prices and Agile Octopus

In this blog series, our energy procurement team will give the scoop on the market conditions that have led to particular changes in our Agile tariff's rates.

Listen to the 'Inside Octopus Energy' podcast

Lots of people want to know what happens inside Octopus Energy. Most importantly, our ever-expanding team. So, we're starting a podcast – here's how you can listen to "Inside Octopus Energy" now!

How to read your Octopus Energy bill

Understanding your bills can be tricky. This guide includes an annotated bill and common questions about different parts of your energy statement.

A groundbreaking smart energy trial with Powervault and AgileOctopus

Octopus and Powervault are over the Moon to be able to announce a groundbreaking smart trial, paving the way for a smarter, greener energy system.

Spotlight on... Wenye, Back-end developer

Aliya chats to Kraken Tech back-end dev Wenye Zhao about coding the links to connect smart meters, lockdown hobbies, and what it's like working for a green, agile company like ours. Aliya chats to

An update on smart meter installations, August 2020

After coronavirus put a hold on installations,.there’s a been huge appetite for Octopus’s smart tariffs and the smart meters that enable them. Here's how we're rising to meet the challenge.

Powering Lime UK with 100% green energy

We speak to Lime UK General Manager Florence Milner about their decision to power their e-bikes with Octopus Energy's 100% clean, green energy.

Could electric wallpaper be part of the future of heating?

I recently stumbled upon an intriguing new way to heat a building without burning gas: electric wallpaper.

The Big Switch On: Can we make the most of renewable energy when it’s available?

Can everyday homes help balance a greener grid?

How to hack your home for cheaper, greener, energy with our open API

Smart-energy pioneers are using our agile API to hack their homes for the cheapest, greenest energy anywhere - find out how to do the same!

Arsenal FC are the greenest team the world has ever seen*

Why we’re matching Hector Bellerin's pledge to plant 3,000 trees for every Arsenal win till the end of the 19/20 season and some history about our Arsenal partnership.

A word from our digital marketing team about how ad algorithms and ad placements work

How ad-buying works, how websites make money from ads, and how we try to ensure our ads don’t appear where they shouldn’t

The Octopus team is (still) growing! Find out more about joining us during the Coronavirus outbreak

If you’re thinking about joining our team, here’s what you can expect from the hiring process, and what we’ve been doing differently to welcome new folks into the team, given the unusual circumstances.

How we’re investing massively in a green future

A “living list” of our investments in driving a renewable energy system.

We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, with our Black colleagues and customers, and with the entire Black community.

Here’s some words from our founder Greg on the steps we’re taking in light of the crucial conversations being had within Octopus Energy this past week.

Octopus Energy’s Future Energy Research Centre: Driving a Faster, Cheaper Green Transition Globally

We're founding the Future Energy Research Centre, building an unrivalled team of experts in data science, econometrics, corporate finance, consumer behaviour, policy, partnerships and communications to help make the green energy transition faster and cheaper globally.

The story of our cuddly octopus toy

Our cuddly Octopus mascot, Constantine and how he came into being!

The Big Switch On: A smart trial to help balance the grid and stop green energy going to waste.

This bank holiday weekend we're going all out to stop renewable energy going to waste

Panel Power: serving your energy needs, sunny side up

Meet Panel Power, the new and unique energy tariff for businesses who generate their own solar electricity, from Octopus Energy for Business.

Introducing the Big Switch On

We want everyone to switch on this Sunday to stop green energy going to waste

A note on our smart energy trials

We're on a mission to spur the global transition to green power cheaper and faster. As part of this, we’re always testing new ideas and running limited trials, some involving customers and other energy innovators. Our CEO Greg breaks down what we're doing, and how and why we're doing it.

OctopusWatch: making smart energy easier than ever

What do soap, ice-cream and smart energy have in common? There’s an app for that!

Octopus Receives Investment From Origin To Power Its Global Clean Energy Expansion

An announcement about Octopus Energy's partnership with Origin.

MCS Certification: nurturing home-grown energy

If you want to join our smart export tariff outgoingOctopus and get paid for your home solar generation, it's best to get certified under the Microgeneration Certificaton Scheme. Here, Ian Rippin - CEO of MCS - explains more about the role his organisation has to play in bringing about a climate friendly future:

How to bust your lockdown boredom

Some tips and links from the Octo-hivemind to help you entertain yourself during lockdown.

How our meter engineers are lending a hand to essential services

Since the Corona outbreak began, our octo-engineers haven’t been able to work as normal, so they've their talents towards helping those who need an extra hand.

Social distancing plus sunny, windy weather means AgileOctopus prices plunge

On Sunday 5th April, thousands of customers on our AgileOctopus tariff got paid to use power between 10.30am and 4pm. Our fuel procurement team explain how Sunday's negative pricing came about – and how this weekend's highly renewable energy grid provides a crucial opportunity for the industry to look into its greener, smarter future.

Our proposals for households hit by coronavirus

Our view on offering direct help for all energy customers

Covid-19: Customers, jobs, bills, service and more

The Covid-19 crisis is so much more than a pandemic. It’s a massive economic shock to the system, and as a company at the heart of a critical industrial sector, Octopus Energy has been working unbelievably hard to handle the impact.

In this blog, our CEO Greg goes into detail about how we're working to support our team and our customers throughout these difficult times.

OctopusKids: here to keep your little ones entertained!

As our entire team of energy specialists transition to working remotely we wanted to do something to support parents!

Domestic energy usage patterns during social distancing

Analysis on the changes in energy consumption due to social distancing

Agile API Pioneers: Meet Mick Wall - the brains behind Energy-stats.UK

We’re big fans of anyone that does something ‘smart’ with our Agile API. Here's the story of one such pioneer.

A little detail about the complexity of solving smart meter issues

As someone whose job is to fix things when they go wrong, I wanted to talk about what happens under the hood - the issues that can occasionally crop up, and what we can do to help fix them.

Octopus Energy and Yeo Valley have partnered up to push for a sustainable future!

Yeo Valley share our love for all things green, so we've come together to give away some carbon-busting prizes!

Portraits from the Precipice: Meet the Artists

We wanted the eyes of the world on the climate crisis, so we launched the world’s largest open air art exhibition: Portraits from the Precipice. You can meet some artists that made the final shortlist below...

Customer conversations: Chatting to climate artist Geoff Francis

Sometimes, talking to your energy supplier can be fun — we promise! Our energy specialist Grace, a long-time vegan and climate activist, meets Octopus customer Geoff Francis – climate artist, vegan restaurant pioneer and environmentalist...

The handover: how we work out your opening meter readings when you switch

Here's a guide to the most important part of switching energy supplier – working out your handover meter readings.

ENGIE, including Qwest Energy and Roar Power, are becoming part of the Octopus Energy family: what does it mean for customers?

We've announced plans to take over supply of ENGIE's 70,000 customers. The acquisition will support ENGIE and Octopus Energy’s continued commitment to renewable energy.

Optimist Energy: hopeful news about the climate

In the midst of a global pandemic, things can feel pretty hopeless from time to time. We wanted to share a list of things to be hopeful about, particularly in the world of climate and sustainability.

Spot heat loss around your home with one of our FLIR thermal imaging cameras

Switch energy supplier

What to do if you've got no gas or electricity

Nobody wants to be left without power, heating or hot water.

Here's what to do and who to contact if you find yourself without power (including prepayment), you think there might be a gas leak, your power's been switched off, or if you meter or boiler is faulty.

With AgileOctopus, the UK's greenest energy was also the cheapest

On Saturday and Sunday night agileOctopus customers got paid for the energy they used after the UK hit record levels of wind generation.

Co-op Community Energy: harnessing people power

We're launching Co-op Community Energy, a new joint venture with the Midcounties Co-operative, to bring about a new era for local renewable energy generation.

What is the average energy bill in the UK?

As homeowners and tenants, you might want to find out how much you could be paying for your gas and electricity bills.

When will fossil fuels run out?

Fossil fuels won’t last forever, so when will they run out?

Meet Phil Steele, our Future Technologies Evangelist

With Phil’s help, Octopus Energy are building the smart energy system of the future, today.

“Alexa, how green is energy right now?”

You can track how green the UK’s energy is, moment-to-moment, through our new ‘carbon intensity’ feature.

How will Brexit affect my Energy Bills?

The impact of Brexit on your energy bills, explained

Meet nCube, the ‘brain’ behind the carbon-neutral homes of the future

Enter nCube: a universal smart home ‘bridge’ engineered by our Future Technologies Evangelist, Phil Steele.

Making energy fair and inclusive through web accessibility

Shining a bright light on accessibility, and offering tips on how to build a website with inclusion in mind.

Spreading climate change solutions with the Institution of Environmental Sciences

Discussing climate change with our partners, Institution of Environmental Sciences.

Meet Energy Local, a new UK energy venture keeping small-scale green generation within the community

We’re partnering up with Energy Local to help small green energy generators to directly power homes in the neighbourhood at far cheaper rates. Here’s how we’re helping small generators go off-the-grid (kind of) to build the roots of a truly decentralised community energy network.

What makes Octopus Energy so very green?

Find out about all the meaningful ways Octopus Energy is supporting a green future, today.

Behind the Wheel of Fortune

The truth behind the Wheel of Fortune, straight from one of the very developers who built it.

A history of outgoingOctopus - how it started

A history of outgoingOctopus, our smart export tariff

About our partnership with Co-op Energy, including Flow Energy and GB Energy

Frequently asked questions about our new partnership with Co-op Energy.

Climate change and land: Understanding the IPCC's latest report

The ability of the planet to sustain human life is now seriously endangered. Climate change caused by fossil fuels and food production as the planet warms inexorably means we must take action and change our behaviour. The warmest ten years since records began in 1884 have all occurred since 2002.

Why the new Energy Price Cap won't affect Octopus Energy

You might’ve read last week that some energy prices will fall this winter as Ofgem adjusts its energy price cap to reflect lower wholesale prices. This means that around 11 million households will see an average of £75 slashed from their yearly bills.

Meet Fiona Howarth and her team of EVangelists

Meet the Octopus Electric Vehicles team, headed up by CEO and EV pioneer Fiona Howarth.

Your car could act as a giant battery to power your home

We’re trialling this tech now with our groundbreaking Powerloop bundle, one of the world’s first mass domestic V2G projects, and the most cutting-edge work being done by Nissan in this field. Click here to read about Nissan’s work with this technology.

How we’re trying to help you avoid surprise debt

Surprise debt is a big problem in energy. Find out how we're working to tackle this issue head-on with our customers with regular account health check-ups...

Saving battery lives with ChargedUp

We’re partnering with ChargedUp so that you can recharge your phone on the go, 100% green! We chat to co-founder Charlie Baron about how this sustainable tie-up came together...

Powering the future of the food industry

Director of Octopus Energy for Business Zoisa Walton has vertical markets firmly in her sights to continue her division’s staggering growth – literally so when it comes to vertical farming, as she tells Eugene Costello…

Octopus gets Fully Charged

Octopus is at the forefront of the push to move away from petrol-based cars to electric vehicles, EVs. That’s why we were delighted to partner with Fully Charged, the YouTube channel dedicated to all things EV. It’s presented by actor Robert Llewellyn, and we were thrilled to take part in their three-day event at home of British motor racing Silverstone in June.

Donating to WWF after Earth Hour

“The Earth was small, light blue, and so touchingly alone, our home that must be defended like a holy relic.

The Earth was absolutely round.

I believe I never knew what the word round meant until I saw Earth from space.”

Meet our new smart meter install service

We’re putting a fleet of octopus vans on the streets, piloted by our own meter engineers! Find out more about them here.

Zoisa North-Bond knows Octopus Means Business

We meet with Director Zoisa North-Bond to hear about the vision underpinning this rapid rise that means the division is punching well above its weight...

Unblocking second generation smart meters...

Octopus's SMETS2 programme in the Southern region may soon be gaining pace

Meet our team in Leicester

Our energy specialists provide end-to-end customer support from Leicester, Brighton, London and beyond. Meet the team working in the heart of Leicester!

Meet our team in Brighton

Our energy specialists provide end-to-end customer support from Leicester, Brighton, London and beyond. All our staff are part of little mini-teams of <10, with each team responsible for looking after a few thousand customers. Meet our Brighton lot.

The challenges of working on the cutting edge of smart energy

Energy needs to change, and fast. The only way to really discover what the right answers look like is to build solutions in the real world with real customers.

As Octopus is working at the cutting edge of smart meter capabilities (and exceeding them) we are encountering and solving issues that were unknown, unforeseen or unresolved.

Meet our team in London

Our energy specialists provide end-to-end support for Octopus Energy customers in Leicester, Brighton, London and beyond. Meet Team A and Team B, Octopus' oldest service 'teams', who look after customers from our office in Soho.

Tepeo are electrifying heat for a greener future

Our Future Technologies Evangelist Phil blogs about Tepeo, the latest in heat-battery tech.

Back to Black Friday - Competition Winners

We announce the BIG FOUR WINNERS of a Tesla, Jaguar, BMW and Nissan electric car jackpot prize. Plus, competition mastermind Max reflects on our epic Black Friday electric car giveaway.

Smart Meters - The Innovators’ Challenge

Octopus has created the most innovative smart propositions in the UK energy market. However, some of our early customers are held back by the smart meter transition and some currently get a poor experience of the smart meter installation.

Parliament has declared a climate emergency

Energy specialist and long-time climate activist Grace Newton writes about her experiences fighting for action on climate change here in the UK, in the wake of Parliament's vote to declare a climate emergency.

Why we don't send monthly statements

Unless you have a connected smart meter or you've opted to pay in full every month upon receipt of a bill (in which case you'll get an automatic monthly bill monthly), we don't do monthly energy statements. Instead, just send us a meter reading and we'll send you a statement within 48 hours. This is unusual in the energy industry, but give us two minutes to explain...

A word on GDPR

On the 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation overhauled the rules for how organisations process and handle personal details, and other data which could be used to identify users. Our founder Greg breaks down exactly how we ensure we comply with the principles of the GDPR.

FAQs about Outgoing Octopus

Get acquainted with Outgoing Octopus, our one of a kind smart export tariff

Follow us as we plant trees around the UK

Read on for a tree-by-tree account (a 'log', if you will) of our mission to plant 10,000 native saplings across the UK.

Powervault for the people

Calling all early adopters! Octopus Energy is proud to reveal a pioneering new link-up with Powervault, trialling the energy technology of tomorrow, today.

Good things come in trees

Why we’re pairing up with customer-nominated schools, charities, and community organisations around the UK to plant over 10,000 native trees where they’ll matter most to our customers.

April Foolishness: Why every Big Six supplier is hiking prices, and we’re cutting ours

Customers on our standard Flexible Octopus tariff will see a price cut of around £30 per year* – that’s a 2% drop for electricity, and a 4% drop for gas.

Smart meter customers: Make our Earth Hour pledge

Smart meter customers: cut your electricity consumption by 50% during Earth Hour, and we’ll donate £5 to World Wildlife Fund.

How fixed and flexible tariffs work

We’re often asked whether you should go for an Octopus Fixed or Flexible Octopus tariff and how we set the price for each. Read on for the answer...

FAQs about Octopus Go, the tariff just for EV drivers

All the questions you've ever had about our charging tariff for EVs, Octopus Go, answered.

"Alexa, ask Octopus..."

We're pleased to launch our brand new integration with Amazon Alexa!

Your smart home just got smarter with Agile Octopus and IFTTT

Agile Octopus customers can now pair the world's first time-of-use energy tariff with If This Then That (IFTTT), the app that connects all your smart tech, to truly benefit from dynamic energy pricing, saving cash and carbon without even having to think about it.

Agile pricing explained

Our Smart Tariff and IoT project manager Phil Steele teams up with Head of Data Science David Sykes to explain the calculation model behind Agile Octopus' dynamic pricing.

The Energy Price Cap is Increasing: What it Means for You

What does the increase mean for you?

An update on the smart meter rollout, April 2019

Currently, we're not able to install Smart Meters as effectively as we were doing before now. Our CEO Greg breaks down the reasons why, and gets into the complexities of the UK's smart meter rollout.

The green credentials of electric transport

Stu, Octopus Electric Vehicles' marketing mastermind, looks at the environmental impact of the green cars of the future.

Black Friday Winners

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! All the referrals have been counted. We’ve even crafted our very own ‘digital tombola’ to ensure a completely randomised method for picking the winners. It's time to announce the winners of our Black Friday refer-a-friend competition.

Forester by day, DigiOp by night – Steph sees the woods for the tree

Watch DigiOp and forester Steph on Countryfile's Autumn Special talking about her work at the forefront of innovation in tree mapping, using the latest in drone technology to conduct aerial surveys.

Agile Octopus: A consumer-led shift to a low carbon future

Agile Octopus represents the future, a crucial step towards redesigning energy infrastructure to support a low-carbon society. Read the first results here, along with a foreword from our founder Greg.

Cut the crap: the vegan case for anaerobic digestion

Some debate has been circulating in the past few months about the impact of energy production on animals, and the use of animal products in the generation of some types of energy – specifically, anaerobic digestion.

We asked Grace, energy specialist and London office vegan extraordinare, to set the record straight.

Meet the Agile community

Meet the community of tech innovators integrating their products and services with our Agile API to revolutionise energy.

Empowering your business

Find out how we’re helping to power thousands of businesses across the UK, from the your local Harry Potter shop to the coffee place down the road to Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium with 100% renewable energy. And how your business could sign up to simple, affordable sun power, too!

A Hack Day for the future of energy

“Alexa, can you do my washing when it’s cheapest?”

Octopus Energy’s first Hack Day makes this a reality

Iresa Updates

Keep your eye on this blog for regular updates as we take over the accounts of all Iresa customers. Are you an Iresa customer? Read our FAQs.

Leicester’s local businesses: now powered by sunshine

We’re working together with Leicester’s awesome local businesses to power the city with solar energy… sourced just down the road!

Optimising a website for users with anxiety

Ashley Firth, Head of Front-end development, outlines some key guidelines for designers and developers to create inclusive web experiences for users with anxiety.

Spotlight on... Rodna Ntabeni

We talk to Rodna, a business energy specialist working in our Leicester office, about finding a surprise career in energy that dares to be different!

Spotlight on... Fiona Howarth, CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles

Fiona gives the lowdown on all things EV, from how Vehicle-to-Grid charging is a game-changer for the renewables industry, to how drivers can unlock cheap prices with Octopus Energy’s new Agile tracker tariff.

Spotlight on... Adeayo Sangowawa, energy specialist and future industry innovator

Our energy specialist Ayo talks about what’s at stake in being part of the renewables sector, and importance of understanding customer experience when creating innovative products.

Spotlight on... Nia Hughes, energy specialist and firebrand for renewables

Nia talks Octopus Energy's renewable credentials, the new Leicester digs, and her work researching ways to help local towns go green.

Spotlight on... Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Product and Marketing Director

We talk product innovation, development blitzes and deciphering deep code with Product and Marketing Director, Rebecca Dibb-Simkin.

Spotlight on... Lisa Loftus, DigiOps destroyer

We’re talking to Lisa Loftus, DigiOps destroyer, about being part of Octopus’ customer service secret weapon.

Agile Octopus: The bigger story

We delve a little deeper into Agile Octopus: who it's for and why we launched it.

What difference does 1,000 trees make?

On World Environment Day last year, we made a promise to plant 1,000 trees across the U.K. to help improve air quality, absorb CO2, and increase biodiversity. The tree planting season's wrapped up now, and we've planted over 1,600 trees. Read about our tree team's experiences planting all around the UK!

Octopus Energy Referral Links: Your Questions Answered

We’ve created this walk through to answer your questions, show you where you can find your referral code, when you can expect to receive your referral payments and how we pay these rewards to you.

Stuart wins a signed Arsenal shirt in our November prize draw

Stuart wins a signed Arsenal shirt in our prize draw, and talks taking inspiration from David Seaman and being impressed by Arsenal's endorsement to become an Octopus Energy customer.

Michael wins our Parlour's Picks prize draw

Michael wins himself a signed Arsenal shirt in our Parlour's Picks prize draw after correctly guessing the outcome of October's Watford game.

Why we're planting 1,000 trees this Autumn

We're proud to be partnering with the United Nations to improve air quality around the UK.

Spotlight on... Gilly Ames, front-end developer

Gilly talks about improving what our customers see and interact with.

We welcome the PM’s energy price cap pledge

We're delighted with the PM's decision to enforce an energy price cap to stop millions of families being ripped off.

Spotlight on... David Winterbottom, Head of Engineering

Our Head of Engineering explains how building our own technology creates better customer experiences.

Congrats, Hannah! July's Arsenal Prize Winner

Hannah Lenton won a signed Arsenal football in the July prize draw.

Jacqui wins an inside view in May's Arsenal prize draw

Jacqui wins an inside look at Emirates Stadium in this month's Arsenal Prize Draw. We talked to Jacqui about her passion for the club.

Jean and family win April's Arsenal prize draw

We speak to Jean and her daughter as they reminisce about their favourite Arsenal moments.

A beginner's guide to buying energy

From choosing a tariff to understanding your usage, we explain it all in this short guide.

Congratulations Jo! June's Arsenal Prize Winner

Jo Brooks won an Arsenal shirt signed by the first team squad in the June prize draw.

Ofgem: Consumer Future & Regulation

At a recent Ofgem event, our CEO, Greg Jackson, spoke about the importance of competition and companies truly understanding their customers: "As a new supplier, we need to compete to win every single customer or we don't have a business."

Spotlight on... Anouska Ameratunga, Industry Specialist

In the latest of our “Spotlight on…” series we talk to Anouska Ameratunga, Industry Specialist and informal (well, formal really) Social Secretary, about fighting bad data and planning big parties...

Improving lives through renewables

Renewable energy does a great deal more than help prevent climate change. From health to the economy, there are many reasons why going green is the right choice for you and your communities.

The growth of solar power

Clean Energy Analyst Charlie Cook examines whether the rapid rise of solar power matches that predicted by Moore's Law.

Carbon monoxide: the invisible killer

Look out for these warning signs to protect you and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.

World Environment Day: What difference has your energy supply made?

June 5 is United Nations' World Environment Day, so let's take a look at what we've achieved over the last 12 months.

Octopus Tracker: first impressions

One of the first Octopus Tracker customers shares what he thinks about the new tariff and its features.

Why are tracker tariffs so important?

Tracking the wholesale energy cost ensures you always get good value, and importantly, enables you to use energy in a way that's cheaper for you and better for the planet.

Why we support the government's price cap proposals

A price cap on energy prices will create a fairer energy market for UK consumers and end the misery of millions overpaying on Big Six exploitative tariffs.

How Project Nexus will affect your switch

Project Nexus is a huge upgrade to the gas network that should make switching faster and billing more accurate. There's going to be some downtime while the work goes on, so read on to find out how it might affect you.

Blockchain: building blocks of better energy

Blockchain promises massive gains in industries as diverse as fine wine and music streaming. Now, it could deliver huge efficiency benefits to the UK energy market while empowering customers and saving them money.

Greg Jackson talks Relative Price Cap on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme

If energy companies want to offer low prices to win new customers, they should have to give good prices to all their customers. That's why we support the proposals for a relative price cap.

Congrats Paul! March's Arsenal prize winner

Paul Lewis won a signed football in March's prize draw.

Win the trip of a lifetime to Sydney with Arsenal

Join our Arsenal tariff before midnight on 31st May to be in with a chance of winning.

Batteries included: meet the cars of the future

Electric vehicles are making cheaper, cleaner transport a reality for everyone. Read on to find out why you might never need buy petrol again.

Denise Lewis OBE talks Arsenal, football, and scrambled eggs

Denise Lewis OBE reminisces about her favourite Arsenal moments.

Going beyond Earth Hour with Arsenal and Octopus Energy

Arsenal and Octopus Energy join forces with WWF to promote climate action for Earth Hour and beyond.

What the Energy Switch Guarantee means for you

We're proud signatories to the Energy Switch Guarantee, and hope that all suppliers sign up to this promise of faster, safer switching.

Death of "tease and squeeze"?

Octopus Energy is Supporting John Penrose's Proposed "Relative Cap" On Energy Company Prices

Switching: love and hate

Switching every year could, and should, be a thing of the past if suppliers prioritise long-term value over short-term deals.

Congratulations Kester for winning February's Arsenal prize draw!

We met with Kester Potter, February's prize winner, to discuss why he went green with Arsenal.

Lighting the way to faster switching

Ofgem's consultation on faster switching was the perfect opportunity for us to champion the customer, so that's exactly what we did.

Why are British Gas Really More Expensive?

We take a closer look at claims that the big suppliers are expensive because they have to pay obligations that smaller suppliers don't.

The secret life of an opening meter reading

What happens to your opening reading when we get it? Why do we sometimes use a different reading to the one you submitted? We reveal the hidden adventures of one of the most important readings you give us.

Why going green is good for your business

Choosing sustainable energy isn't just great for the planet, but makes sound business sense, too. As more firms (large and small) declare for renewables, we delve into the planetary and economic potential of a green business landscape.

Anaerobic digestion: How we get energy from waste

Turning waste into electricity is just one of the ways we're beating fossil fuels – but how does it work?

December and January's Arsenal prize winners

Graham & David have each won themselves a Behind the Scenes VIP Stadium Tour at Emirates with three of their friends!

The state of wholesale energy prices in 2017, and what it means for bills

A look at what's happened to the wholesale cost of energy over the past 12 months, and what it means for bills.

5 renewable energy myths debunked

We set the record straight by debunking and demystifying 5 common renewable myths.

Spotlight on... Matt Bunney, Fuel Procurement Manager

Matt Bunney, Fuel Procurement Manager and cricket fan, talks about securing renewable energy for our customers...

The price of progress: how we became addicted to fossil fuels

We release 25% more carbon dioxide today (404 ppm), than the highest recorded output over the last 400,000 years (300 ppm) – and there are few signs of slowing.

Congratulations Steve! November's Arsenal prize winner

We talk to Steve, November's Arsenal prize draw winner, to find out a bit more about his love of the club and green energy.

How technology informs our beliefs

We’re massive fans of technology and believe it can solve even the most complex problems.

What does it take to create the energy company of the future?

We believe the future of energy requires a new breed of supplier, one built from the ground up for the challenges of tomorrow.

Nat wins big in our first monthly Arsenal prize draw

He takes home a signed Arsenal shirt, including signatures of the first team squad.

An afternoon with Iain Wright, MP

Iain Wright, Chair of the Business, Energy, and Industry Select Committee, spent an afternoon finding out how we're putting customers first.

How renewable investment is shaping the future of energy

The energy industry is at an inflection point. Simon Pickett explains how smart, networked, renewable technology that keeps the lights on without costing the earth, will change the sector for good.

Spotlight on... Ronan McKinless, designer

When you get design right, it's almost like you've done nothing at all.

How to give great customer service in the digital age

Technology helps make the incredibly complicated world of energy simple, but for suppliers using older systems, it can hinder more than help.

Learn Solar #3: How to store sunlight (and other renewables)

In the third and final part of our Learn Solar series, we investigate both existing and emerging solutions to storing solar energy.

Spotlight on... David Sykes, Data Analyst

I analyse the underlying costs in the market then set a price that reflects the wholesale cost of energy, while also being competitive.

When is a saving not a saving?

3 questions to ask when your old supplier tries to stop you switching.

Learn Solar #2: Solar panels – how we capture sunlight

We explore different solar panels, their efficiency, where to put them, and how many you'd need to power your home.

How green technology is the smart choice for investors and the planet

Matt Setchell, Head of Renewables at Octopus Investments, writes about securing a healthy planet for generations to come.

More info on Octopus's analysis of Tease and Squeeze

The BBC has covered our analysis of Tease and Squeeze energy pricing. Here we share more details on methodology and data.

Octopus Energy calls for greater transparency in energy pricing

We believe that when choosing a supplier, customers should be aware of likely future pricing.

Exposing the real price of energy

Beneath the glittering facade of cheap fixed deals lies a snarling beast called the Standard Variable Tariff (SVT), which pounces the moment you forget to run (or switch).

Learn Solar #1: How much solar power do we receive?

The sun is an explosive and fiery ball of starpower – but just how much of that power reaches the earth?

Spotlight on... Ashley Firth, Head of Front-end Development

I'm a front-end developer, which means I take all the designs and user journeys and ensure they're consistent and good-looking for everyone, no matter what device or browser you're using.

8 cost-free ways to save electricity

Here is a list of 8 things you can do to cut down on electricity usage, and the best news is they won’t cost you a thing.

Making Octopus accessible for everyone

We audited our website to see if we were providing all of our visitors and customers with an easy and enjoyable experience

What happens during your switch

For you, it should be fast, simple, and convenient. For us… well, we like doing the complex stuff so you don’t have to.

Energy for beginners: how does energy get to your home?

We're so used to energy being there when we want it, we often forget how it reaches us.

Spotlight on... Lily Stein, customer service guru

I work in the Operations team, which means I look for problems and try to fix them before they affect our customers.