Introducing Tenant Power: our new tariff for social housing tenants
We’ve launched a ground-breaking new tariff that could cut electricity bills for social housing tenants by up to £208 a year, while also helping landlords go green and upgrade more homes with clean energy.
Tenant Power is designed for homes with solar panels and a battery. It gives tenants cheaper electricity by using energy from natural, green sources and rewards landlords by paying them for any extra energy that gets exported to the grid.
It’s a simple idea with a big impact. Big savings for tenants. A clear return for social housing landlords. And a cleaner, greener energy system for everyone.
Sharing the benefits of green energy fairly
Right now, social housing tenants can't always benefit from all the ways new energy tech can slash your bills. That's because energy set-ups are often controlled by social housing landlords like housing associations, limiting tenants' ability to access cheaper rates or smart savings schemes. Even when solar panels and batteries have been installed, tenants haven't always seen savings on their bills, because there wasn't a tariff designed to pass those savings on.
In other cases, only the tenants benefit from any low carbon tech installed, leaving the landlords with nothing to show for their investment. This creates a lose-lose situation where tenants miss out on potential savings while landlords struggle to justify investments in energy improvements that don't provide them with adequate returns.
Tenant Power changes that. With this tariff, tenants see real, everyday savings on their energy costs. Landlords get paid when their properties export extra solar power, helping cover the cost of installing more green tech in more homes. It’s a win-win!
It’s the first time a UK tariff has been designed to fairly share the benefits of renewable energy between landlords and tenants.
Even more savings with smart green upgrades
Any social housing tenant with solar panels and an Octopus-optimised battery can join Tenant Power. If landlords go further and install smart low carbon tech like heat pumps, tenants could save even more.
We’re inviting housing associations and local councils to bring this new tariff to their communities and help thousands of households access affordable, green energy.
Tenant Power is all about making clean energy work for everyone. Because the energy revolution should leave no one behind.
Published on 2nd September 2025 by:
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