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Which smart tariff should I choose? A simple guide

Not sure which Octopus smart tariff fits your EV, solar, battery or heat pump? A plain-English guide to picking the right one.

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Under the hood: how Charge Pack manages your battery

We explain everything you need to know about Charge Pack, our new smart battery add-on.

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Meet VWAN: A smarter way to keep your smart meter connected

We've created a clever new device that helps your meter send readings even when mobile networks are unreliable.

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Understanding smart meter connectivity

Wondering how your smart meter connects? Dive into the technology behind smart meters and why signal matters.

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Supergroup Smart Home Tariff Workshop

Phil Steele Workshop: Smart Home Tariffs

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What if your house had no energy bills? | See how Zero Bills homes work

Find out about Zero Bills homes with solar panels and a home battery; and no home energy bills at all.

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Shape Shifters: which version is right for my business?

Shape Shifters is our smart bill-slashing business tariff - that’s saving 100s of businesses money.It comes in two versions - Shape Shifters: Trio and Shape Shifters: Agile.Both make your energy cheaper, nearly all day. Both reward you for using power outside of peak times. And both give you the opportunity to unlock big savings.

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Introducing Turn Up Sessions

Get rewarded using energy when the grid is green with Octopus Energy Turn Up Sessions. Instead of wasting all that clean energy, we’d like you to use it up instead. And get a tasty reward for doing so.

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Businesses and Electric Match: building a 24/7 carbon-free electricity system

A clean, green future requires energy that's carbon-free. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here's how we're working with businesses to bring this to life.

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Panel Power: real exporting stories from solar businesses

Panel Power is our commercial export tariff for businesses with solar panels. It's turning solar into earnings for our business customers. Find out why they choose Panel Power for their export.

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Unlimited EV charging for £30? Yep, you read that right

We’ve just launched the Intelligent Drive Pack – a brand new subscription add-on for EV drivers in the UK. For just £30 a month, you can unlock unlimited scheduled smart charging for your electric car at home.

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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.

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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!

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