Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market The Independent UK · Jul 17
Octopus customers 'disappointed' as energy supplier makes 'awful' rewards change Until now, Octopus customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am The National (Scotland) · Jul 15
Are heat pumps becoming cheaper? What buyers should know in 2026 Here’s what buyers should know before getting a quote The Independent UK · Jul 13
Buying a heat pump in the UK: Everything to know with top models compared A comparison of the UK’s best-known air source heat pumps, considering everything from installer availability and key features to warranties The Independent UK · Jul 10
How heat pump running costs are affected by the July price cap rise, according to an expert What the rise means for heat pump running costs, tariffs and whether switching can still save you money The Independent UK · Jul 8
A 2-year taste of the office was enough to make 3 grads quit. Now they run a $13 billion investment firm: ‘We didn’t want a traditional job again’ The trio quit their grad scheme with $25K and no business plan to found Octopus Group, the firm behind Octopus Energy: "Everyone thought we were mad." Fortune · Jul 2
Octopus Energy just announced 30kWh home batteries to compete with Tesla Powerwall — but they won't go on sale till 2027 Octopus launches plug-in and wall-mounted batteries reaching 30kWh capacities across five European countries in 2027. TechRadar · Jun 27
Octopus Energy takes on Tesla with batteries for your home UK’s largest energy supplier launches its own Nook battery range as more households look to solar power and stored electricity to protect themselves from unpredictable bills The Independent UK · Jun 22
'We're buzzing': Octopus Energy is giving away more free electricity to its 8 million customers — and it could stop the UK wasting £1.5 billion to shut down wind farms Octopus Energy is expanding free electricity schemes as renewable oversupply forces costly shutdowns of wind farms across the national grid. TechRadar · May 13
Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills? As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage The Guardian - UK · May 9
‘Significantly lower energy bills’: How do solar batteries work and are they worth the investment? As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow. Euronews · May 7
Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to household bills The Guardian - UK · May 1
‘I feel sorry for people who have to deal with volatile gas prices. Our heat pump protects us’ The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment? Euronews · May 1
AAP · Apr 28 ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Octopus Energy boss outlines potential energy fears if Strait of Hormuz remains closed IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Octopus Energy boss issues bills warning over Strait of Hormuz closure The CEO of Britain’s biggest energy supplier has outlined what customers can expect in the coming months if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant
Euronews · Mar 31 Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.
Euronews · Mar 27 European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 New Octopus Energy data shows most of its Cosy heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas For households on Octopus’s Cosy Octopus tariff, the supplier says the average saving over the last year was £219
Evening Standard · Mar 24 Lower – or even zero – bills in newbuild homes as clean tech takes off New regulations will make heat pumps and solar panels the norm in new housing, while some schemes add in a battery to deliver zero bills.
TechRadar · Mar 12 Tesla wins energy licence to supply your electricity in the UK — but experts don't think it'll get a smooth ride UK energy regulator grants Tesla license to supply electricity, as it moves beyond EVs and into the energy market.
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Energy markets ‘in turmoil’ due to Middle East conflict as major suppliers ditch fixed-price tariffs Wholesale gas prices have almost doubled since Saturday
Evening Standard · Mar 6 Energy markets ‘in turmoil’, says Octopus Energy boss The UK’s largest household energy supplier said it has increased fixed-price tariffs and introduced exit fees amid higher wholesale prices.