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Wind turbines off Aberdeen in Scotland

We’re throwing away billions in wind power — here’s what we can do about it

The UK has a brilliant, blustery superpower: wind. We generate massive amounts of some of the cheapest, cleanest energy in the world. But we're wasting it and we don't have to! Flexibility is the key to unlocking huge savings for consumers.

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The gospel according to Declan: how one London cabbie ‘saw the light’ and became an EV evangelist

For 30 years, London cabbie Declan drove a diesel taxi. Now, he's swapped to an electric cab, installed an Octopus charger, and switched to Intelligent Octopus Go. He even took our CEO Greg for a spin to preach the EV gospel!

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Intelligent Octopus Go: Smart charging and Charge Cap explained

Find out more about how smart charging works with Intelligent Octopus Go, and how our new Charge Cap feature keeps you in control.

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How Allan ditched oil for a heat pump in record time — then his neighbour got one too

Allan, a homeowner in Ormesby St Margaret near Great Yarmouth, had already embraced green technology—driving an EV, generating his own power with solar panels, and storing it in a home battery. But his ageing oil boiler was the one thing he hadn’t replaced. Living off the gas grid meant relying on costly, unpredictable oil deliveries, so when his tank ran low, Allan turned to Octopus Energy for a better solution. Within days of getting a quote, an Octopus specialist guided him through the process, and a tailored system was designed to suit his home’s underfloor heating.Just five days after the survey, Octopus’s expert install team had Allan’s home running on a clean, efficient heat pump powered entirely by electricity. The seamless, fast installation—and friendly engineers—left a lasting impression, and now his neighbour is getting an Octopus heat pump installed.

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The Future Homes Standard is finally here. Here's what it means for you.

This is our breakdown of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) announcement.Here, you’ll find information about the Future Homes Standard: what’s driving it, how to access help, how Octopus is weathering the storm, how we’re fighting to support customers struggling with high bills, and answers to a bunch of other frequently asked questions.

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Electrify your life: is switching to an electric car actually worth it?

Switching to an electric car can be cheaper and simpler than running a petrol vehicle, but it gets even better if you can charge it cheaply on a smart EV tariff. If you stay on a standard electricity tariff or rely mostly on rapid public charging, the savings are smaller right now and it may not feel worth it.

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For businesses: what does the Middle East conflict mean for my energy prices? (summer 2026)

Global events like this can affect the price that we all pay for our energy. Let’s explore how this impacts your business.

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Tracker & Agile, the war in the Middle East and rising wholesale prices: stick or fix?

Energy prices are very volatile right now due to the war in the Middle East, and dynamic tariffs based on live wholesale prices like Octopus Tracker and Agile Octopus tend to see the impacts first. So, is it time to fix on a standard tariff?

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What does the war in the Middle East mean for UK energy prices? | July 2026

Global gas prices have spiked in the past few months, driven by the conflict. What does this mean for your bills? We explain.

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We're giving 100 teams the chance to win 11 FREE Octopus football kits.

Football brings people together, and at Octopus, we’re proud to champion community, fairness, and support every step of the way.So far, we’ve supported over 4,000 grassroots clubs across the UK with free kits — helping thousands of young players, from school teams and local clubs to charities who are struggling to get funding, look and feel their best while they play the sport they love.

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Meter Accuracy - what to check if you're worried about your usage

Usage higher than expected? Here are some nifty meter checks you can do to clear up confusion and get your energy questions answered.

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Real help, delivered by real people, when it really matters

Bills are high at the moment and it's always toughest in winter. Don't suffer in silence. We know we're not perfect, but we have a brilliant team who really care about our customers and can help if you're struggling. Thanks to them, we've just been named a Which? Recommended Supplier for the ninth year in a row.

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