Jackson Howarth

Senior Writer

26 posts by Jackson Howarth

The ultimate guide to reading your meter, whatever kind you have

Wondering how to take a meter reading? It's super simple. Our guide lets you know how to read meters, whether you have a traditional non-smart meter, a SMETS1 smart meter in dumb mode, or a connected SMETS1 or SMETS2 meter.

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The EQUINOX heat pump trial 2023/24

EQUINOX is a trial exploring ways we can make green heating cheaper and greener. This blog covers how EQUINOX works and what we've learnt so far. Our 24/25 trial is almost underway. We'll be back with the results soon!

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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?

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Energy prices from July, and what they mean for you

Information on discounted prices from April 2023 including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

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A day in the life of an Energy Helper

Every day, up and down the country, hundreds of friendly, capable Energy Helpers go door to door, doing everything they can to help people save on their energy bills (and reducing the UK’s reliance on carbon in the process). Recently, I was lucky enough to tag along…

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The EQUINOX heat pump trial 24/25: your questions answered

We’ve put together a selection of answers to the most commonly asked questions about EQUINOX heat pump trial, in case you wanted to know more.

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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.

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When will fossil fuels run out?

Fossil fuels won’t last forever, so when will they run out?

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Making energy fair and inclusive through web accessibility

Shining a bright light on accessibility, and offering tips on how to build a website with inclusion in mind.

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Portraits from the Precipice: Meet the Artists

We wanted the eyes of the world on the climate crisis, so we launched the world’s largest open air art exhibition: Portraits from the Precipice. You can meet some artists that made the final shortlist below...

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Octopus Energy and Yeo Valley have partnered up to push for a sustainable future!

Yeo Valley share our love for all things green, so we've come together to give away some carbon-busting prizes!

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OctopusKids: here to keep your little ones entertained!

As our entire team of energy specialists transition to working remotely we wanted to do something to support parents!

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