Octopus Energy enables Germany’s first ‘Zero Bills’ community

• First ‘Zero Bills’ neighbourhood in Germany to be built in Schramberg
• Partnership to deliver 24 cutting-edge ‘Zero Bills’ homes
• Residents will pay no energy bills for at least six years

London / Schramberg, 21st January 2025 – Germany's home energy revolution is taking shape in Schramberg, where Octopus Energy is enabling the nation’s first 100% ‘Zero Bills’ neighbourhood.

The Schramberg development will offer residents a future free from energy bills for at least six years, marking a game-changing milestone in sustainable living.

Each of the 24 homes will be powered by cutting-edge green technology, including solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries – ensuring clean and cost-free energy.

Construction of the development is set to begin in the next few weeks, with the first residents expected to move in by the end of 2025.

The new homes will also feature state-of-the-art timber frame construction by partner housebuilder KAMPA, adding to their affordability and eco-friendly living standards.

The announcement follows hot on the heels of the launch of Germany’s first ‘Zero Bills’ home this past July. Germany is one of three countries, along with the UK and New Zealand, where Octopus Energy has introduced its innovative ‘Zero Bills’ tariff.

Launched in 2022, ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first energy tariff from Octopus Energy that allows customers to move into homes equipped with green tech, guaranteeing no energy bills.

Octopus Energy aims to deliver 100,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2030.

Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy, comments: "Our ‘Zero Bills’ initiative isn’t just about building homes – it’s about creating a way of living without having to think of an energy bill.”

“With Schramberg leading the way in Germany, we’re proving that sustainable, cost-free energy is no longer a dream but a reality for people around the globe.”

Bastian Gierull, CEO of Octopus Energy Germany, comments: “Within just six months, our team has gone from launching the first ‘Zero Bills’ home to developing an entire ‘Zero Bills’ community in Germany.

“We’re proving that sustainable, zero-cost energy solutions are possible – and thanks to our partners, Schramberg will become the blueprint for Germany’s sustainable living revolution."

Octopus Energy has accredited well over 1,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes via several prominent developers. Accredited homes span affordable and private rent, as well as private and shared ownership.

More information about ‘Zero Bills’ can be found here.

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Notes to editors:

Renderings of ‘Zero Bills’ community, Schramberg

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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 8 million households globally. Its operations span 18 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 54 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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