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All about paying each bill in full with a variable Direct Debit

We explain what variable Direct Debits are, how they work and how you can switch to one.

Nicki Slater-Arnold

Energy Writer

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How Arlo, our AI assistant, is helping our humans help you

We explain why our new AI isn't replacing our human energy experts. It's simply freeing them up to focus on the most important stuff.

Inés Amorelli

Head of Operations

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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.

Rebecca Gillespie

Product and Marketing Delivery Lead

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Greg Jackson: Burnham’s VAT move is a good start. There’s way more to do on energy bills

The VAT move is a positive sign from the new PM. It will bring some relief, but here are my thoughts on what should happen next.

Greg Jackson

Founder

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Meet Streams: why the best time to plug in your EV is 'all the time'

Think you need a complex schedule to get the cheapest EV charging? Think again. Plugging in every single day is the smartest move you can make.

Philip Steele

Future Technologies Evangelist

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Watt a Save! Free World Cup electricity for British pubs

Squeezed by business energy costs? We’re giving participating British pubs free electricity during 2026 World Cup matches🍺

Nicki Slater-Arnold

Energy Writer

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Watt a Save: How hundreds of pubs scored free World Cup power

The final whistle has been blown on this year's Watt a Save. Now it's time for some post-match analysis!

Pete McNally

Content Manager at Octopus Energy For Business

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A small pink plush Constatine toy sits on a wooden shelf next to rolls of colourful yarn.

The “Complexity Tax” quietly holding UK SMEs back

We asked more than 1,000 UK SMEs how they really feel about business energy. Their responses suggest the challenge isn’t just the cost of energy, it’s the complexity of actually navigating it.

Jamie Swann

Head of Growth & Marketing

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We just hosted Europe’s biggest energy event. Here's what went down

Featuring Hannah Fry, Tim Peake, Jimmy Wales, Greg Jackson, Boris Johnson and a car stuffed with mini octopuses.

Jasmin Lubbers

Junior Product and Marketing Manager

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Greg Jackson makes a battery announcement on stage at the Energy Tech Summit 2026

The Octopus battery revolution: smashing the roadblocks to a greener future

Greg Jackson announced massive updates at the Energy Tech Summit 2026, including electric truck battery-swapping stations and Nook home batteries.

Nicki Slater-Arnold

Energy Writer

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Energy Tech Summit 2026 — Live!

From Greg Jackson drop-kicking a plushie to Tim Peake making us all tear up, we covered every moment at the largest and most influential event of London Climate Action Week live.

Nicki Slater-Arnold

Energy Writer

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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.

Rebecca Gillespie

Product and Marketing Delivery Lead

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