Into the Octo-verse

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

Pipe dream to reality: Moroccan green power for 7m UK homes

We’re investing in the world’s largest subsea pipe in Morocco to bring cheap green power to 7 million homes in the UK.

Spotlight on... our green heating research experts

Octopus Energy's incredible team of green-heating maestros are pushing the furthest boundaries of low carbon tech. Why not meet some of the geniuses behind it all (and maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of what they’re working on).

Meet the smart product engineers transforming green heating

Meet Derya, Carmen and project manager Jess; the team of smart product engineers hard at work developing tools that could come to transform the way society uses and understands energy.

Spotlight on... Jason, expert Heat Pump manufacturer

Jason Cassells designed Octopus’ next-generation heat pump factory from the ground up. Drawing on three decades of engineering and manufacturing experience and a doctorate in fluid dynamics, his heat pumps are many times more efficient than a gas boiler, and greener to boot.

How energy reaches your home

Green energy isn't all solar panels and wind farms - the grid itself is central to keeping the lights on and building a cheaper, greener energy system; so how exactly does it work?

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.

Kelp-ing the Earth: the Octopus seaweed conservation project

From conserving our coasts to protecting the climate, seaweed is vital to our natural world, but thanks to rising sea temperatures, kelp forests are dwindling. That’s why we’re working with marine biologists Luke Moir & Lauren Rose on a research project to help accelerate kelp reforestation in the UK.

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.

7 reasons why your business should have a smart meter

Find out why businesses love smart meters. We'll show you our customers' favourite things about smart meters. Like lower bills and more simpler business energy.

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.

Hey I'm Constantine, welcome to Octopus Energy!

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