Say watt?! Octopus Energy’s Tenant Power arrives in Scotland, slashing energy bills for social housing tenants by £200 a year
- Grampian Housing Association becomes Scotland’s first housing association to roll out Octopus Energy’s ground-breaking 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/Aberdeen, 13th April 2026 - Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has partnered with Grampian Housing Association to bring its groundbreaking Tenant Power tariff to over 100 social homes in Aberdeenshire.
For years, landlords had little incentive to invest in solar panels or batteries – tenants would see the savings while landlords footed the bill. Tenant Power changes that. It’s the UK’s first 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.
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.
Grampian is leading the way as the first housing association in Scotland to roll out the pioneering tariff. The first phase covers 114 homes, with installations beginning this month and plans to expand to a further 200 homes in the coming months.
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 Grampian Housing Association, we’re delivering more affordable, greener living to social homes in Scotland, making a real impact on communities and people’s pockets.”
Zander Carle, Director of Asset Management at Grampian Housing Association, said: “At Grampian, we are always looking for practical ways to improve our homes and help tenants manage the cost of living.
“Tenant Power allows us to invest in low carbon technologies like solar panels and batteries in a way that directly benefits our tenants through lower energy bills, while also making long-term financial sense for the organisation.
“Being the first housing association in Scotland to roll out this tariff is an exciting step, and we
see this as a positive move towards more affordable, sustainable homes for the future.”
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 the tenant remaining on the Tenant Power tariff, 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
+44 (0)20 4530 8369
Tenant Power Contacts
Grampian Housing Association Contacts
Sandra MacIntyre, Governance & Communications Manager
communications@grampianhousing.co.uk
+ 44 (0)7825 142311
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 Grampian Housing Association
Established in 1975, Grampian Housing Association is the largest locally based housing
association in the North East of Scotland. It provides homes and services to more than 4,500
households and has an annual turnover of over £25 million.
The Association’s overall aim is to build and support sustainable communities. It offers a
balanced mix of homes, including social rented housing, midmarket (affordable) rent, market rent
and low cost home ownership options such as shared equity and partbuy.
Grampian Housing Association has a strong track record as an early adopter of technology,
supporting its commitment to reducing environmental impact and meeting carbon reduction
targets. Energy efficiency measures across its homes help tenants manage energy costs and
include air source heat pumps supported by solar panels and battery storage, solar thermal
systems, ground source heat pumps and far-infrared film.
For more information, check out our website.
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