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Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson: UK’s electricity market built for a fossil fuel era that no longer exists

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson warned that the UK’s electricity market is built for a fossil fuel era that no longer exists during a conversation with The Independent’s Editor-in-Chief, Geordie Greig, during our Climate 100 event.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Build data centres next to Scotland’s wind farms, says Octopus CEO

Speaking to The Independent’s Editor-in-Chief, Geordie Greig, during our Climate 100 event in New York, Mr Jackson also warns that the UK's electricity market is built for a fossil fuel era that no longer exists

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Climate 100 List: Giles Bristown from Surfers Against Sewage on turning the tide over UK water pollution

THE CLIMATE 100 LIST 2026: Ahead of The Independent’s Climate 100 List being published, we are celebrating some of those being honoured. Emma Henderson meets the Surfers Against Sewage campaigner calling to clean up the government's Clean Water Bill, and the broken privatised system of water ownership that put profits…

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Octopus Energy boss calls for ‘urgent’ reform as bills to hit three-year high

THE UK's largest energy supplier has said the latest rise in household bills shows the “urgent” need to reform the energy market and make…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Using solar panels with your heat pump can reduce bills – here’s how

Find out how solar, batteries and smart tariffs can work together

The Independent UK · Aug 21

This New App Puts 200,000 EV Chargers Across North America in One Place

The operators’ original pricing is passed through with no markup on energy costs. There is one big caveat, though.

InsideEVs · Aug 20

What size solar battery do I need? A guide to choosing the right capacity

How household electricity use, smart tariffs and future plans can affect the amount of storage you need

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand

UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings over the last year. This rise comes amid a surge in solar panel inquiries, driven by recent heatwaves. Climate advocates are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

What to expect from heat pump installation, from survey to switch-on

A heat pump installation typically takes between two and five days, depending on the work required at your property

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?

Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.

TechRadar · Aug 12