Powered up: Octopus and Muirhouse slash energy bills for Scottish social homes by £200
Muirhouse becomes one of Scotland’s first housing associations to roll out Octopus Energy’s groundbreaking Tenant Power tariff
UK’s first green tech energy tariff that rewards both social housing landlords and tenants
Slashes electricity bills for social housing tenants by around £200 a year
Helping green home upgrades deliver real returns for landlords
London/Edinburgh, 29th April 2026 - Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has partnered with Muirhouse Housing Association to bring its groundbreaking Tenant Power tariff to over 30 social homes in Scotland.
For years, landlords had little incentive to invest in solar panels or batteries – tenants saw the savings while landlords footed the bill. Tenant Power changes that. It’s the UK’s first green energy tariff where both social housing landlords and tenants share the financial rewards of smart energy tech.
Buildings equipped with solar panels and a compatible battery system can generate their own renewable energy. Any excess energy is stored in the battery and automatically sold back to the grid at peak times, helping to balance the grid and provide a return for landlords.
The result: tenants see their electricity unit rate bills fall by 30% – saving around £200 a year – compared to a standard variable tariff*, while landlords earn revenue, making clean tech upgrades a smart long-term investment**. Adding a heat pump into the mix could help Tenant Power tenants save even more on their energy bills.
Muirhouse plans to use this return to invest in further green tech for homes, helping to bring lower energy bills to more residents.
This win-win model removes one of the main barriers to green investment in social housing, paving the way for cleaner, fairer and cheaper energy for all.
Muirhouse is leading the way as one of the first housing associations in Scotland to roll out the pioneering tariff. The first phase covers 36 homes, with installations beginning in May and plans to expand further.
The news comes as interest in low carbon tech surges, with households looking to escape energy market volatility driven by the Middle East conflict. 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.***
Octopus Energy aims to onboard 1,000 customers onto Tenant Power with a further 10,000 homes committed, by the end of 2026.
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy, said: “Solar panels and batteries should be a no‑brainer for social housing – but until now the economics haven’t worked well enough.
“Tenant Power solves this by cutting tenants’ bills while giving social housing landlords a return for investing in green tech.
“By partnering with Muirhouse Housing Association, we’re delivering more affordable, greener living to social homes in Scotland, making a real impact on communities and people’s pockets.”
Glenn Rivers, Asset Manager at Muirhouse Housing Association, said: “At Muirhouse we are always looking at practical solutions to improve our homes and support our tenants through the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, particularly when it comes to fuel poverty.
“The Octopus Tenant Power scheme allows us to invest in low carbon technologies such as solar panels and battery storage in a way that delivers a real, direct benefit to our tenants through a guaranteed reduction in their energy bills.
“By building on the success of this project, we aim to roll Tenant Power out across all our homes, helping to cut energy costs and make a meaningful difference to tackling fuel poverty in Muirhouse.”
Richard, Tenant Power customer, said: “I love that my bills are lower thanks to Octopus’ initiatives – the process was quick and easy and it really makes a huge difference.
“It's a bonus knowing I’m making the most of the sunshine with solar panels, and doing something good for the planet too.”
More information on Tenant Power and how to sign up can be found here.
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Notes to editors
*The savings figure is based on a 30% discount to the current Octopus SVT unit rate for electricity in the UK as of April 2026. Savings are also based on an average energy consumption for a typical household according to Ofgem, the tenant remaining on the Tenant Power tariff, and the tenant allowing Octopus Energy to smart control the solar and battery system.
**Landlords receive a 12-month fixed return based on total MCS solar energy generation, the size of the battery installed and the technology functioning to an agreed level.
***All sales figures are taken from internal Octopus data comparing sales from March 2026 to February 2026.
Press Contacts
Octopus Energy Group
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+44 (0)20 4530 8369
Tenant Power Contacts
tenantpower@octoenergy.com
Muirhouse Housing Association Contacts
info@muirhouseha.org.uk
About Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy is a global clean energy and technology 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 11 million households globally.
The company is driving the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative clean tech, with operations spanning 27 countries and the entire energy value chain. It operates a £7 billion renewables portfolio as well as thriving EV leasing, heat pump, and solar businesses.
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.
For more information, check out our website.
About Muirhouse Housing Association
Muirhouse Housing Association was founded in May 1992 following a stock transfer from the City of Edinburgh Council, and a new build programme, as a community-based housing association.
Over thirty years later, MHA continues to grow and serve the community and now owns, and manages, 570 high quality properties in North Edinburgh.
For more information, check out our website https://www.muirhouseha.org.uk/.