Charging ahead: Octopus Energy and Prosperity Group unveil world’s largest Zero Bills site
- 300-home development in Wisbech will be world’s largest Zero Bills site
- Residents will pay no home energy bills for at least 10 years, thanks to Octopus’ world-first tariff
- First homes at record-breaking site to be completed in 2028
London/Wisbech, 16th April 2026 - Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, and Prosperity Group have teamed up to deliver the world’s largest Zero Bills site to date, where residents won’t pay a penny for their home energy for at least 10 years.
The first of the 300 Zero Bills homes at the record-breaking site in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, are due to be completed in 2028, with residents expected to move in later that year.
Launched in 2022, Octopus’ Zero Bills is a world-first energy tariff that allows customers to move into homes packed with cutting-edge green tech – including a heat pump, battery and solar panels – with no home energy bills for at least 5-10 years, guaranteed.*
The announcement comes hot on the heels of the Future Homes Standard, which requires new homes to include technologies like heat pumps and solar panels – accelerating the shift towards homes that are cleaner, smarter and cheaper to run.
Demand for these technologies is climbing fast. New data from Octopus Energy shows heat pump sales up 103%, solar panel sales up 78%, and EV charger enquiries up 42%, as more Brits try to boost their energy independence.**
So far, Octopus has approved over 6,000 Zero Bills homes through partnerships with leading developers, covering affordable and private rent, plus private and shared ownership properties.
Octopus Energy aims to deliver 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030, and has already rolled out the initiative in Germany, France, New Zealand, and the UK.
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director, Octopus Energy, said: “We’re finding ourselves in yet another energy crisis, and households are looking for ways to protect themselves from unpredictable energy prices. Living without a home energy bill is no longer a distant ambition – it’s a reality thanks to our Zero Bills tariff.
“This partnership with Prosperity Group is a big step forward – together, we’re bringing Zero Bills living to hundreds of homes and showing what’s possible when smart tech is built in from day one.”
Joe Billingham, Chairman, Prosperity Group, said: “Our focus has always been on delivering high-quality, forward-thinking developments for both our investors and customers.
“Working with Octopus Energy allows us to integrate cutting-edge technology that not only enhances the living experience but also supports long-term investment performance.
“With increasing regulatory pressure around EPC standards and tighter requirements on the horizon, schemes like this offer a clear route to future-proofing assets from day one, while meeting the growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient homes.”
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Notes to editors:
* Please note that EV charging is not included. EV charging is billed separately at the Intelligent Octopus Go rate. Limits, Exclusions & T&Cs apply, more at: https://octopus.energy/policies/smart-tariffs-terms-and-condition/#zerobills10
** All sales figures are taken from internal Octopus data comparing sales from March 2026 to February 2026.
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About Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy is a global clean energy tech business, driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Under its own retail brand, Octopus delivers world-class customer service and cutting edge energy products to 9 million households globally. Its operations span 32 countries and the entire energy value chain. The group invests in, builds and flexibly manages renewable energy, operating a £7 billion portfolio of projects.
Octopus has licensed its advanced data and machine learning platform, Kraken, to support over 60 million customer accounts worldwide through licensing deals with companies such as EDF, E.ON and Origin Energy. Kraken enables Octopus to drive the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative cleantech. Backed by pension funds, investors and energy giants, Octopus Energy Group businesses deliver cheaper, greener energy and cutting-edge tech to countries and customers worldwide.
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About Prosperity Group
Prosperity Group is Birmingham’s largest private property developer and investment company, delivering high-quality residential schemes across the UK. Operating through its core brands, including Prosperity Developments and Prosperity Wealth, the Group specialises in creating design-led homes in key regeneration areas, with a strong focus on long-term value and sustainable growth.
The Group’s wider portfolio includes Vita Social Housing, which is focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable homes in partnership with local authorities and registered providers, and Lamont Estates, its in-house sales and lettings business supporting customers across the full property lifecycle.
Since its inception, Prosperity Group has built a reputation for combining development expertise with a customer-first approach, offering an end-to-end service that supports both investors and homeowners throughout the property journey — from acquisition through the build period to completion and management of over 4,000 homes.
With a portfolio of developments in major UK cities, the Group continues to play an active role in supporting urban regeneration, while responding to evolving market demands, including the delivery of energy-efficient, future-ready homes.
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