Into the Octo-verse

Get the inside scoop on energy, technology, and all things Octopus.

How you know we're here to stay

In 2018, after several small energy suppliers went bust, we wrote about what to look out for in a supplier that's at risk of going bust. Read more about it, and find out how our unique business model and sound backing mean we're here to stay.

An update on the energy price cap, February 2021

We've heard from many customers today who are concerned about energy regulator Ofgem raising the Energy Price Cap by £96, and wondering what it means for their bills.

Spotlight on... Karim, Senior Front-end developer

In this blog for Octopus’ spotlight series, we chat to Karim about his superhuman coding powers, life as a Octopus developer, and his upcoming adventure with Octopus Energy Japan.

Moving house? Let us know through your online account

Save time and hassle when you move by following these useful tips.

Octopus Energy for Business:  Dreaming big and supporting small

At Octopus Energy, we want to support businesses of all sizes in making greener choices, supplying them with 100% green energy at fair and competitive prices. We have even created local business energy tariffs in two of the cities we call home: Leicester Business Power and Brighton Business Power.

Agile Octopus: laying the blueprint for a greener, smarter energy system

There’s no point trying to send tomorrow’s renewable energy through an ancient energy system built around fossil fuels. The future is green, smart, flexible and decentralised. Thankfully, this isn't some far-flung dream. Real people are already experiencing the future of energy today with smart tariffs like AgileOctopus.

Vertical farming: increasing food security and reducing emissions with our tailor-made tariff

We're supporting vertical farms with our specially tailored smart business tariffs! Vertical farms could be the future of farming, but what exactly are they and why are they so important?

Where does our electricity come from?

Meet some of the solar plants and wind farms we buy energy directly from, and find out about some other ways a supplier can can fulfill their 100% renewable promise.

Octopus Energy Anti-Nepotism Policy

A quick word on why it's so important to us to avoid nepotism, ensuring we give an equal chance to anyone hoping to join our team.

What makes a good business leader?

The second installment of a business advice series from Octopus Energy's Founder. In this blog Greg's own leadership style is under the microscope.

2020 A Year in Review: The Good, The Bad and The Covid

This guest blog looks at the staggering impact of Covid 19 on the energy system over the last year, and what it can tell us as we look forwards into 2021 and beyond.

Our first tech internship: The Ada Lovelace Project

This month we wrapped up our first ever Octopus tech internship: The Ada Lovelace Project, named after the inspirational woman commonly considered the world’s first computer programmer.

Octopus Energy and the pandemic

Everything you need to know about your energy during the current crisis – from paying bills to topping up prepayment meters to getting in touch with our team.

Accelerating our global mission to make the green revolution faster and cheaper with $250m investment and launch in Japan

We are thrilled to announce the next stage of our green energy revolution – a joint venture with Tokyo Gas to unlock the potential of green energy in Japan, and another $250m of investment to speed up our mission to make the green revolution faster and cheaper, globally.

Spotlight on... Team Z, our Leicester Business Powerhouse

The beating heart of Octopus Energy for Business is our Leicester Team Z, and they really get down to business, chatting to customers every day about their energy needs. 

Careers advice for new starters

The first in a business advice series from Octopus Energy’s founder. In this blog, Greg tackles several big questions: 'what does Octopus expect from new starters?', and 'what makes somebody stand out?'

Accelerating the green revolution with Electric Juice

Driving forward the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) involves making sure there are simple, affordable ways to charge transport using 100% green power. Since 2019, Octopus Energy has supplied the UK’s EV charging network with renewable Electric Juice, and this year we’ve revved it up a gear by launching the Electric Juice Network.

Join our low-carbon bake-off and we'll send you an apple tree

Want a baby apple tree? Get baking this weekend

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