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‘It’s only when you see 49-ton trucks in China running on batteries that you realize how serious electrification is’: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson on ...
fortune.com/2026/10/30/greg-jackson-octopus-energy-electrification-europe-incumbency/
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Octopus Energy shares good news for customers - but be fast: Don't wait around too long or you may miss it
lancs.live/whats-on/shopping/octopus-energy-shares-good-news-34837692
Octopus Energy free electric blanket scheme 2026 confirmed: who qualifies and how to apply
mirror.co.uk/money/octopus-energy-free-electric-blanket-37808351
DWP 4 benefits confirmed getting £150 cost of living help : People using 24 power companies can get the money - full list and those receiving 4 benefits will be ...
kentlive.news/news/cost-of-living/dwp-4-benefits-confirmed-getting-11198158
Teesside-born Octopus Energy boss returns home to region to meet hundreds of customers
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/octopus-energy-ceo-greg-jackson-34764265
'We thought it was too good to be true' say couple with no energy bills for next five years
mirror.co.uk/money/octopus-energy-bills-37749363
Surrey Live Oct 08
Octopus free electric blankets to customers - eligibility rules: Customers who need them most this autumn and winter can apply through its Octo Assist scheme
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-free-electric-blankets-34733685
Households face £770 income hit under Andy Burnham premiership: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said Britain faces a “dire” outlook
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/households-face-770-income-hit-34732941
Octopus Energy £493 energy bill savings for customers who do 4 things: Octopus is one of the biggest energy firms in the country.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-493-energy-bill-34680599
Surrey Live Oct 05
One change helps boilers 'run more efficiently' and save 'up to £65': Octopus Energy has shared a simple guide to help homeowners save money on their energy ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/one-change-helps-boilers-run-34719074
Andy Burnham confirms rule change with drivers handed 16p per mile saving: Change from October
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/andy-burnham-confirms-rule-change-34714669
British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus Energy customers face paying £276 more from January
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-edf-eon-ovo-34698340
Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar kits have sold out again — but 'more are on the way' to save you up to £150 a year on bills
techradar.com/home/energy-saving/octopus-energy-says-its-plug-in-solar-kits-have-sold-out-again-but-more-are-on-the-way-to-save-you-up-to-gbp150-a-year-on-bills
Key FactsOctopus reports another sellout and says more kits are coming
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- Octopus says the first 500 kits sold out within two weeks; a subsequent batch has also now sold out.
- Octopus offered DIY kits with one 460-watt panel for £450 or two panels for £650, including VAT.
- According to Octopus, 89 percent of early buyers chose the more powerful two-panel option.
- UKSOL says its kits, starting at £599, are now available online from Wilko, Homebase and PlumbNation.
Octopus Energy issues 'huge' announcement with customers set to benefit: Octopus Energy is giving communities the chance to take control of their energy ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-issues-huge-announcement-34652038
All the companies paying you FREE CASH to refer your mates – earn up to £1,400 including £100 off your energy bill
thesun.co.uk/money/40467432/companies-paying-free-cash-refer-mates/
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson: UK’s electricity market built for a fossil fuel era that no longer exists
independent.co.uk/tv/climate/independent-climate-100-octopus-greg-jackson-interview-b3055807.html
Octopus Energy confirms £230 to £1,500 savings for thousands of customers: Octopus Energy has shared some insight into what this looks like in practice
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/octopus-energy-confirms-230-1500-34652861
Octopus Energy confirms 50,000 freebies which customers 'absolutely love': One of over 50,000 free Octopus football kits lands with Sleetmore United in ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-confirms-50000-freebies-34620655
Man ordered EV chargers at work to sell on eBay for £177k: A Watford man over-ordered EV chargers at his Octopus Energy job to sell on eBay in a six-figure fraud ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26556332.man-ordered-ev-chargers-work-sell-ebay-177k/
The wind farm that's paid £300m via your bills… to stop producing any power: British customers are paying to switch off wind farms that are producing more energy ...
inews.co.uk/news/windfarm-paid-stop-producing-power-4753968
French EDF in talks to take over British utility So Energy: French power company EDF is reportedly in talks to take over British utility So Energy ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/09/07/franzosische-edf-verhandelt-uber-ubernahme-von-britischem-versorger-so-energy
Octopus Energy confirms households with one feature can save £227 on bills: 99.6% of Octopus Cosy heat pump customers pay less to heat their homes than they ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-confirms-households-one-34559468
Power retailer backed by UK's Octopus Energy joins Japan's mini-solar spree: TOKYO -- A Japanese power retailer backed by the U.K.'s Octopus Energy plans to ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/power-retailer-backed-by-uk-s-octopus-energy-joins-japan-s-mini-solar-spree
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DWP confirms four groups eligible for £150 discount on electricity bills this winter
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-confirms-four-groups-eligible-34561914
Inside the £256,000 energy-efficient home near York that people travel to see: Searching for a way to build an affordable home in North Yorkshire led two young ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/inside-the-ps256000-energy-efficient-home-near-york-that-people-travel-to-see-8814644
Martin Lewis has given households advice after they were hit by a big rise in energy costs 🚨
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£150 DWP discount to be given to millions of benefit claimants this winter : The credit will automatically be applied to your electricity account
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/150-dwp-discount-given-millions-34542655
Check how much your bills will rise and 12 ways to save up to £670 on energy before October price cap jump
mylondon.news/news/cost-of-living/check-how-much-your-bills-34534091
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson responds to Ofgem price cap rise: THE UK's largest energy supplier has said the latest rise in household bills shows the ...
thenational.scot/news/26498019.octopus-energy-ceo-greg-jackson-responds-ofgem-price-cap-rise/
Avoid using washing machines and dishwashers during solar eclipse, energy firms urge
news.stv.tv/world/avoid-using-washing-machines-and-dishwashers-during-solar-eclipse-energy-firms-urge
Andy Burnham confirms £250 cost of living payments under his premiership: The government has promised hundreds of thousands of homes
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/andy-burnham-confirms-250-cost-34442601
Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns: A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity ...
independent.co.uk/news/business/solar-eclipse-electricity-octopus-energy-b3031615.html
Solar eclipse 2026 LIVE: Experts issue warnings as skies begin to darken across UK, US and Europe
independent.co.uk/space/solar-eclipse-2026-live-updates-b3031609.html
Use less electricity during solar eclipse, UK's biggest energy supplier urges customers
news.sky.com/story/use-less-electricity-during-solar-eclipse-uks-biggest-energy-supplier-urges-customers-13571916
Octopus Energy confirms customers should complete task before 6pm on Wednesday: Octopus has confirmed the move this coming week
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-confirms-customers-should-34430383
One European country is offering free energy to households that power down during the eclipse
euronews.com/2026/08/11/one-european-country-is-offering-free-energy-to-households-that-power-down-during-the-ecli
Octopus Energy makes major announcement regarding 15 million meters: Octopus, which is rivalled by EDF Energy, OVO Energy, EON Next, British Gas and more began ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-makes-major-announcement-34412596
Don’t use too much electricity during solar eclipse, urges Britain’s biggest energy supplier
independent.co.uk/news/business/solar-eclipse-2026-electricity-octopus-energy-b3031188.html
Don’t use too much electricity during solar eclipse, urges supplier: Octopus Energy warns that the dip in sunlight will affect solar panels ...
thetimes.com/business/energy/article/solar-eclipse-partial-electricity-octopus-zrvfsz2bw
Paid articlePaywall Octopus Energy makes major announcement regarding 15 million meters: Octopus, which is rivalled by EDF Energy, OVO Energy, EON Next, British Gas and more began ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-makes-major-announcement-34412596
‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than ...
techradar.com/home/smart-home/plug-in-batteries-are-the-real-game-changer-i-talked-to-octopus-energy-and-anker-about-the-home-energy-revolution-than-could-soon-be-bigger-than-solar-for-millions
Aura Retrofit Showcases Warm Homes Plan to Peter Swallow MP: Delivering warmer homes is about far more than installing new technology. It is about improving ...
portsmouth.co.uk/your-world/aura-retrofit-showcases-warm-homes-plan-to-peter-swallow-mp-8844994
DWP confirms the four benefits eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount: Millions of households will receive the rebate this winter, but people must act before ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-confirms-four-benefits-eligible-34419737
New Octopus Energy '£227 a year' heat pump update for customers : Grants are available from the UK Government up to £9,000
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/new-octopus-energy-227-year-34406668
‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing?
euronews.com/2026/08/01/not-in-my-basement-why-has-germany-been-so-slow-to-adopt-smart-meters-and-whats-it-costing
‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them ...
techradar.com/home/smart-home/three-to-five-years-is-a-realistic-payback-period-plug-in-solar-panels-will-be-legal-next-month-but-what-do-they-cost-who-can-fit-them-and-is-your-home-even-suitable-we-asked-the-experts
Surrey Live Jul 24
Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new '£29,000' offer: Santander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/santander-octopus-energy-praised-over-34343922
The 12 energy suppliers PAYING Brits to unplug their washing machines and dishwashers – is yours on the list?
thesun.co.uk/money/39828407/energy-suppliers-pay-brits-unplug-appliances/
Give up control of your thermostat in winter - and save money: Energy firms will have the power to remotely pause and schedule customers' heating to reduce ...
inews.co.uk/news/give-up-control-thermostat-winter-save-money-4658072
DWP say that there will be a Warm Home Discount again this year: The scheme will return later this year, giving a discount to households across Wales
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-say-warm-home-discount-34325961
Going Electric Show returning to Isle of Wight this weekend: The free-to-attend Going Electric Show returns to the Isle of Wight at the weekend.
countypress.co.uk/news/26280214.going-electric-show-returning-isle-wight-weekend/
Pub rule in England lifted for all boozers from Monday morning: Over 350 independent pubs have already got FREE electricity during England and Scotland matches ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/pub-rule-england-lifted-boozers-34306230
Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson tells Burnham how to slash energy bills by £200 a year
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andy-burnham-octopus-energy-bills-b3016759.html
Energy, togetherness and ambition: New Eastbourne Borough squad is ready to entertain
sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/energy-togetherness-and-ambition-new-eastbourne-borough-squad-is-ready-to-entertain-8804215
New rule in 350 pubs confirmed for all remaining World Cup matches: The Three Lions face Argentina tonight
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-rule-350-pubs-confirmed-34292746
Going Electric Show returning to Isle of Wight this weekend: The free-to-attend Going Electric Show returns to the Isle of Wight at the weekend.
countypress.co.uk/news/26280214.going-electric-show-returning-isle-wight-weekend/
Major energy firm offers support packs including FREE fan and black out curtains to help customers stay safe in the heat
thesun.co.uk/money/39686529/energy-firm-offers-heat-support-packs/
UK’s biggest energy supplier is giving away over 23,000 free football shirts for the World Cup
thesun.co.uk/money/39634643/uk-energy-giant-giving-away-free-football-shirts/
6 things I'd never do as an energy expert: Know hazards that can leave you with spiralling gas and electricity bills and poor service and how to avoid them
which.co.uk/news/article/6-things-id-never-do-as-an-energy-expert-aPXqH8K2s4gB
Octopus Energy makes 'world-class' announcement with 300,000 customers set to benefit
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-makes-world-class-34169139
Energy giant giving customers chance to bag £1,000 towards their bills — but you must act fast
thesun.co.uk/money/39550711/energy-giant-pay-bills-customer/
Surrey Live Jun 25
Over a million Octopus Energy customers given new '7.30pm' rule: The initiative is expected to be replicated on other sweltering days
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/over-million-octopus-energy-customers-34184419
Octopus Energy makes 'world-class' announcement with 300,000 customers set to benefit
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/octopus-energy-makes-world-class-34169139
Octopus and CATL unveil a giant EV truck battery-swapping network: Octopus Energy and CATL plan to bring battery swapping to Europe's electric trucks ...
electrek.co/2026/06/22/octopus-and-catl-unveil-a-giant-ev-truck-battery-swapping-network/
Boris Johnson said that Andy Burnham “doesn’t deserve the job at all" whilst speaking at the Octopus Energy Tech summit ... Show more
Chinese-Style EV Battery Swap Stations Are Coming To Europe: Octopus and CATL are pledging to roll out a network of battery swap stations for heavy trucks across ...
engadget.com/2198629/chinese-style-ev-battery-swap-stations-are-coming-to-europe/
RaiseFashion Designers on Balancing Scale with Creative Integrity: BoF speaks with six designers from RaiseFashion’s 2026 Masterclass — Daveed Baptiste ...
businessoffashion.com/articles/designers/raisefashion-designers-on-balancing-scale-with-creative-integrity/
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Octopus Energy tells regulator it has reached capital buffer target: Rivals had hit out at UK’s largest household supplier, arguing it was unfair it could keep ...
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Paid articlePaywallEU imports of LNG have dropped by 1.2% since March and continue to decline, while LNG imports decreased by 20% in the UK. Only Germany, Italy ...
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DWP confirms 'automatic' £150 for people on 7 benefits - full list: The DWP is bringing back the Warm Home Discount for the autumn and winter months in 2026 ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-automatic-150-people-34052254
Calls for changes to retrofit rules for historic buildings: Experts have urged the Government and councils to implement changes to help speed up works to ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/calls-for-changes-to-retrofit-rules-for-historic-buildings-8648974
Ofgem should tell it straight: electricity prices are set to stay high for years: Regulator could do us all a favour with clear multi-year forecasts and ...
theguardian.com/business/nils-pratley-on-finance/2026/may/26/ofgem-should-tell-it-straight-electricity-prices-are-set-to-stay-high-for-years
Ovo to be bought by E.ON: what this means for Ovo customers: Find out what happens to your gas and electricity tariff and energy bills
which.co.uk/news/article/ovo-to-be-bought-by-eon-what-this-means-for-ovo-customers-a6x927b3PYrc
🏆 Celebrating the winners of Which? Awards 2026.
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The AI race is shifting to power — and Europe faces a new test: AI is becoming a race for power. Lucy Yu, CEO of the Centre for Net Zero, argues Europe must ...
weforum.org/stories/2026/05/the-ai-race-is-becoming-a-race-to-power-and-europe-faces-new-test/
Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?: As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home ...
theguardian.com/money/2026/may/09/home-batteries-cutting-energy-bills-fuel-prices-electricity-costs
How smart home-charging turned the petrol forecourt into a problem of the past: When Nigel Perry bought an electric car, he found that he could make major ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/bills/how-smart-home-charging-petrol-forecourt-problem-past-4404832
Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut: Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to ...
theguardian.com/business/2026/may/01/octopus-energy-boss-blackouts-bills
