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Energy prices from October, and what they mean for you

Information on energy prices from Oct 2024, including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Solar for all: spread the cost with finance

In our mission to make renewable energy accessible for all, we’ve partnered with DivideBuy, part of digital bank Zopa, to provide financing options that help make solar panels more affordable. Now you can spread the cost of your solar panel installation with finance. Find out more.

Sungen: A bright future for renewables in France

Introducing our new initiative to invest in 100 solar panel systems on French farms, marking an important step in our journey toward a global, sustainable future.

We’re all about powering a cleaner, greener world, and today we’re excited to share our latest project with you, Sungen. Read all about it here.

Why alternatives to regional pricing won’t work

In light of rising constraint costs, some suggest the solution is to amend current market arrangements instead of creating more regional (also known as locational) wholesale energy markets. We have found they will not fix the current issues. In fact, they might even make things worse for consumers, investors, and the overall energy system.

Read more to discover why.

Should you get an electric car in 2024?

As battery technology improves, prices come down and charging infrastructure improves, there’s never been a better time to get an EV.

Octopus EV have launched the smartest way to get an electric car, with prices starting from less than £350 per month.

Why customers love the Octopus Tracker tariff

Customers Mandi and Carmen talk about being on Octopus Tracker - a unique tariff where your electricity and gas prices change every day based on the wholesale energy price. Transparent, real-time prices that tend to be cheaper than standard tariffs and drop when the UK's energy is greener!

Energy industry addiction to short-termism will hike bills and reduce support for renewables

Why energy needs urgent market reform through zonal pricing: a rebuttal to RenewableUK

We're offering financial support to customers missing Winter Fuel Payments

Missing out on the Winter Fuel Allowance? Apply for help from Octopus. Fewer UK households are eligible for the government’s £200-300 payment, so we’re stepping up to help bring this support back to customers who need it most.

The best of Octoplus Snap! on social media

Introducing Octoplus Snap winners

Frontier Agriculture is harvesting solar with Octopus’ Electric Match

Check out how Octopus' Electric Match is giving greater green goodness to Frontier Agriculture. See how its energy is cheaper, cleaner and more transparent.

Octopus Kids Zone

You‘re now in the Kids Zone: where children, parents and teachers can find all the fun and educational stuff we’ve made just for kids. Read on for freebies from movie tickets to dinners, eco-friendly toys, green energy videos and more.

Gusty's taking a spin to Ally Pally in London

Gusty Spinfield is heading from Glasto to Ally Pally. It'll be providing the palace with pure power from its perch atop the hill. Let’s find out about what Gusty's doing there.

Imagine an energy market where loyalty is rewarded

Ofgem’s ban on “teaser” (acquisition-only) tariffs has helped to create a healthy energy market that works for everyone, not just the few. Removing it would be a backward step for customers and net zero.

Octopus Energy at Glastonbury 2024

We’re back at Glastonbury Festival, once again bringing our portable pink wind turbine to one of the world's most iconic music events!

Octopus customers review their heat pump

Customers across the country are ditching their gas boilers in favour of clean, affordable heat pumps – and surveys show 80% are as satisfied or even more satisfied with their heat pump than their old system.

Customers Alan and Linda review their heat pumps below.

Locational pricing: our response to the government's REMA consultation

The key points in our response to the Government’s most recent consultation on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), which explores wholesale and investment support reforms required to reach Net Zero.

Should I switch energy suppliers?

Our helpful guide on what to check when choosing your energy supplier. We know a fair price is what people want most from their energy supplier but there’s more to consider when comparing suppliers or using energy switching websites to find a cheaper deal.

Spotlight on... Aaron, lead chaos engineer

Octopus Energy is made up of 5,000+ fantastic people all pushing hard towards a shared goal: driving the global green energy revolution. Meet Aaron, the innovative mind leading Octopus Energy's chaos engineering team for global marketing.

Hey I'm Constantine, welcome to Octopus Energy!

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