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End of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme: how we're helping businesses
To help ease the end of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, we've introduced ways for some of our businesses to move to much cheaper rates.
Powered by Octopus: Simply Flowers goes smart
How going smart has helped Simply Flowers to save money and time.
Explaining the Targeted Charging Review (TCR)
Ofgem has recently implemented changes from its Targeted Charging Review. We take a look what these changes are and how they'll affect our business customers.
Spotlight on…Steph, the engineer behind Octopus' digital look
Steph is the incredibly talented senior front-end engineer behind our sleek and simple Octopus design. She is the reason our brand is recognizable from Japan to Texas. I had a chat with her to discuss all things design and tech.
How we're making business energy fair for our customers
The energy crisis is a tough time for businesses. So, we're highlighting the ways we're making business energy work for them.
Saving Sessions: how our business customers switched off and cashed in
Our first round of Saving Sessions has ended, so we’re delving into the data to showcase the impact our business customers had.
Octopus Around the World: Japan
Welcome to our new series: Octopus Around the World.
Since the origin of Octopus Energy in 2016, our tentacles have spread across countries and continents. From Texas to Japan, from Spain to New Zealand, we’re working hard to make green energy affordable and accessible to all.
Today, we’re heading to Japan, where I sat down to chat with marketing genius Yohko: Octopus Energy Japan’s Head of Marketing.
Everyone’s a winner - why smart tariffs are good for all customers, even those not on them
We’re in the middle of a massive, system-wide transformation in energy. The change is crucial because the power sources we rely on are changing. Moving from “burning fossil fuels on demand” to “producing power according to when the sun’s shining and the wind’s blowing” means we need to look at new, creative ways to balance energy needs with generation to ensure our future electricity system remains safe and reliable.
The best ways to track your energy consumption and spending
There are a few different ways to track your energy use. The easiest, most accurate way is through the Octopus Energy app.
Energy prices from July, and what they mean for you
Information on discounted prices from July 2023 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.
The 7 best things about having a smart meter - according to our business customers
Smart meters help you cut your energy bills. They also make it super easy to manage your usage.
Here’s why you should get one - according to our customers.
Octopus Around the World: New Zealand
Welcome to our new series: Octopus Around the World.
Since the origin of Octopus Energy in 2016, our tentacles have spread across countries and continents. From Texas to Japan, from Spain to New Zealand, we have worked tirelessly to make green energy affordable and accessible to all.
Today, I go Down Under to chat with Octopus Energy NZ’s Liam, Jamie and Rohan to find out more about working in Wellington, NZ and what it’s like being the Octopus Secret Weapon.
An update on our energy helper visits
This Winter, we’ve been trying something a little different to help as many people as possible. We’ve sent friendly, knowledgeable Energy Helpers door to door across the country to share energy saving advice, answer questions, run energy efficiency checks and signpost people to support schemes and other ways to save on bills.
Innovation in smart tech's security
Phil Steele, an Octopus Energy boffin and all-round tech-spert, who's spent years working on some of the most exciting electrical home tech available.
You may have heard of the Octopus Home Mini or Octopus Fan Club…well that was Phil and his brill team of tech wizards. He also occasionally graces our TV screens to discuss the next exciting smart energy gadget, be sure to keep your eyes peeled (LINK).
Community energy 101: how do I set a project up, and how can Octopus help?
We're huge fans of community energy. In this blog we’re going to talk about what a community energy project is, what you should consider if you’re planning to set one up, and how to sell your community energy to Octopus, via Younity.
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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