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Green home tech

The little gadget powering a smarter energy future: The Octopus Home Mini

It started as a simple idea: what if a tiny device could unlock the secrets of your home’s energy use—and help you take control of it, effortlessly? Fast forward two years, and the Octopus Home Mini is quietly revolutionising how over 200,000 homes across the UK use electricity.

Samsam Farah

Writer

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Green home tech

Earth rod installation for your Tesla Powerwall

If you’re planning to get a Tesla Powerwall with home backup protection, you’ll be getting an earth rod as part of your installation. This requires a little extra work and testing before the big day. We’ve provided all of the information you’ll need on what this involves.

Becky Boulton

Green Hero

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The Octopus Guide to Glastonbury

Missed out on Glastonbury tickets this year? All hope is not lost – we have two pairs of tickets to giveaway in a special prize draw for Octoplus members! For those already going to Worthy Farm, we’ve also rounded up some must-dos while you're there, from catching our CEO Greg at Croissant Neuf to spotting our travelling wind turbine Gusty Spinfield.

Milly Sullivan

Writer

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Flexibility & smart energy

Unlimited EV Charging for £30? Yep, You Read That Right.

We’ve just launched the Intelligent Drive Pack – a brand new subscription add-on for EV drivers in the UK. For just £30 a month, you can unlock unlimited scheduled smart charging for your electric car at home.

Samsam Farah

Writer

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Why Spring is the best time for solar panels

Spring has sprung. Along with the longer evenings and beautiful blooms, there are lots of other things to get excited about – including all the benefits of solar power. So if you’ve been thinking about switching to sunny energy: here’s why now’s a good time.

Milly Sullivan

Writer

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Policy

How would a zonal pricing system actually work?

Lets get into the nuts and bolts of zonal pricing: how, exactly, would it save that money? Would it create a postcode lottery? How would a zonal pricing system actually work compared to now? How would the government implement it?

Sam Whitworth

Energy Market Regulation Advisor

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Our community

Does ANYONE win the Wheel of Fortune? I investigated

I thought the Octopus Wheel of Fortune was a scam—until I investigated. Turns out, over 1.5 million customers have won for submitting meter readings, with nearly £3 million in prizes given away. Find out the truth.

Xander Aarao-Ward

Social Media Manager

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Green

Investing in wind, solar, and a greener future – in the UK and beyond

Octopus Energy is investing $2 billion in renewables worldwide, from offshore wind in the UK to solar in South Korea and France, powering a sustainable future. Read more here.

Samsam Farah

Writer

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Great value (with great values!)

From day one, we've been on a mission to make energy fairer, greener and cheaper – and since then, we’ve stayed committed to keeping prices low. But we’re more than just the ‘cheapest energy deal'. Our value is backed by our values. Have a read of what makes the Octopus experience one-of-a-kind.

Milly Sullivan

Writer

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Policy

DNO leaderboard: who is fastest to approve new low carbon tech?

More and more customers across the UK are switching to electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps to save on energy costs and cut carbon emissions. But the wait for installation can vary depending on where you live, thanks to inconsistent processes from Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). We're teaming up with DNOs and policymakers to speed things up and sharing data to highlight where delays happen.

Gemma Stanley

Grid Policy Specialist

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Our community

The Octoverse: all the latest from Octopus Energy Group

Catch up on the latest from the Octoverse. An exciting round-up of social highlights, press moments, and all the most insightful energy and app updates from Octopus.

Samsam Farah

Writer

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Green home tech

Heat pumps explained: costs, benefits and how they work

Your neighbour’s got one. Your friend at work is getting one. So what is a “heat pump” and how could it benefit you? If you’re new to the world of smarter, greener home heating – this guide is here to help.

Milly Sullivan

Writer

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The little gadget powering a smarter energy future: The Octopus Home Mini

Earth rod installation for your Tesla Powerwall

The Octopus Guide to Glastonbury

Unlimited EV Charging for £30? Yep, You Read That Right.

Why Spring is the best time for solar panels

How would a zonal pricing system actually work?

Does ANYONE win the Wheel of Fortune? I investigated

Investing in wind, solar, and a greener future – in the UK and beyond

Great value (with great values!)

DNO leaderboard: who is fastest to approve new low carbon tech?

The Octoverse: all the latest from Octopus Energy Group

Heat pumps explained: costs, benefits and how they work