The intern diaries: our 2022 Octopus Energy Equality Internship
Hear all about our 2022 Octopus Energy Equality Internship, directly from the interns.
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Pricing Policy Energy crisis Business energy Energy explained Green Our community Greg Jackson, CEO Careers Octopus news Green home tech Flexibility & smart energyA 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.
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: 2025/2026 updates
Everything you need to know about the Warm Home Discount for 2025 / 2026.
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 rewarded for shifting their power: for using less when the grid's busy and the power gets dirty, and filling their boots when there's plenty of green in the wires.
Find out more about Saving Sessions and Free Electricity.
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 £40 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.
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
Thinking about getting a smart meter? Here's everything you need to know to make the process smooth and stress-free.
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