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Help when you're struggling to pay

Need help with your energy bills? Here are all the steps you can take. How to access support from Octopus and other organisations, how to change your payments, find the cheapest tariffs available, reduce your energy consumption and more.

Making energy prices fair

Energy companies have historically been some of the UK’s least trusted businesses. In 2016, we were founded to change that with genuinely fair prices.

Find out how we’ve been fighting for fair prices over the last eight years. Not just for our own customers, but for every single household in the UK.

Save on solar and heat pumps with cashback from your bank

Want to get solar panels or a heat pump but not sure you can afford it? Good news: depending on who you bank with, you could get up up to £2,000 cashback to kickstart your transition to clean, green energy.

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.

Wishing on a spark: the tale of the electric revolution

Electroverse: seamless, stress-free EV charging in one simple card and app with over 1 million charge points worldwide

Best 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.

The Autumn Budget 2025 is out now: here's what it means for your energy bill

Our early read on the 2025 Budget: some policy costs are being removed from bills, ECO scheme scrapped, new tax on EVs and more.

The smart meter rollout: your questions answered

The UK’s smart meter rollout is powering ahead, giving households real-time insights into their energy use, making it easier to cut costs, shrink carbon footprints, and stay future-ready.

Heat pump vs gas boiler | Which is better for your home in 2025?

If your boiler’s sounding more wheezy than warm and you’re dreading the thought of another big repair bill, a heat pump could be the smarter move. With government grants, lower emissions, guaranteed bill savings, and a cosier home, it’s a win-win!

Success! New regulation on brokers will make energy fairer for businesses

We've been campaigning to improve the energy broker system for years. So, we're delighted to see progress in the form of DESNZ's TPI report. Read on to find out how it helps normal businesses.

Meet Winderella: the wind turbine powering Manchester's ice rink

We're bringing wind power to the ice! Meet Winderella, our 15-metre turbine lighting up Skate Manchester. Open from now until the 4th January!

How to connect your Octopus Charge to the Octopus Energy app

How to connect your Octopus Charge to the Octopus Energy app

Brave the cold weather with a Cosy heat pump

Do heat pumps work in cold weather? To find out, we cranked a chamber down to –20 °C and tossed in our own Cosy air-source heat pump (and, for science, our social media manager). Spoiler: only one of them kept running at peak efficiency. Watch as we put our heat pump winter performance to the ultimate freeze-test!

SMETS1 vs SMETS2: Why the Upgrade Matters

We're upgrading old SMETS1 smart meters to the newer SMETS2 models.

Octopus customers have used over £3.6million of free electricity this year

Discover Octopus Energy’s Free Electricity Sessions, where using more power at the greenest times costs you nothing. Just like our Saving Sessions, but flipped: run your dishwasher, do the laundry or charge your EV for free. Customers have already unlocked over £3.6 million in free electricity, plus fun rewards. Find out how you can join in and start saving today.

The ultimate guide to charging your first EV

The ultimate guide to charging your first EV at home or on the go. Learn the cheapest ways to charge your electric car in the UK and save money.

Energy prices from October 2025, and what they mean for you

Information on energy prices from October 2025, including a breakdown of rates and charges for every region on Flexible Octopus.

Smart meter myth busters

Wondering about smart meter myths? We separate fact from fiction on accuracy, privacy, and how they affect your energy bills.

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