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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept occasional blackouts if bills cut

Some households may accept occasional blackouts for significantly lower energy bills, according to the CEO of Octopus Energy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Energy boss says China's tech marks golden opportunity' for UK

The head of Britain's largest energy supplier has warned that the UK risks being "left behind" if it fails to collaborate with China on renewable technology, suggesting that importing Chinese wind farm innovations could create thousands of jobs. Greg Jackson, founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, recently accompanied Sir Keir Starmer on a UK delegation to China. He emphasised China's significant advancements in technology and renewables, which he believes could provide Britain with crucial energy security.
US politics
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Octopus Energy crowned Britain's Most Admired Company

Octopus Energy was named Britain's Most Admired Company 2025, the youngest winner, and won multiple gold and silver sector awards demonstrating wide corporate reputation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Too good to be true? Scheme promises chance to live in a house with zero energy bills

Octopus Energy and housebuilders will deliver homes with solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage that eliminate residents' energy bills for at least ten years.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago

Rightmove and Octopus help buyers find 'Zero Bills' homes

Zero Bills label on Rightmove highlights homes with heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries, helping buyers find energy-efficient properties that cut bills and emissions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Electricity prices set to jump 20% within five years, energy firm warns

UK electricity prices are projected to rise about 20% over the next four to five years due to wholesale gas pricing and regulatory factors.
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Renovation
fromHomebuilding
7 months ago

UK's reliance on Chinese renewable energy tech rises as Octopus signs deal for Chinese wind turbines

Octopus Energy partners with Ming Yang to potentially introduce Chinese-built wind turbines to the UK, expanding wind capacity while raising reliance and ethical supply-chain concerns.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Octopus Energy spins off its Kraken utility billing and AI platform | TechCrunch

Octopus Energy is spinning off Kraken, its utilities tech platform, after securing $500 million in annual contracts and targeting a potential $15 billion IPO within a year.
Environment
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

The UK's largest energy supplier has created its own EV charger

Octopus Energy launches Octopus Charge EV charger, paired with Intelligent Octopus Go for cheap overnight charging, with installation, support, and three-year warranty.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson appointed to UK government advisory board

Greg Jackson will join the Cabinet Office board as a non-executive adviser to push private-sector-driven modernisation and challenge traditional government thinking on energy and services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Octopus Energy founder given Cabinet Office role to help shape future policies

Keir Starmer has appointed the outspoken founder of Octopus Energy as an adviser, with a remit to challenge government thinking. Greg Jackson has joined the Cabinet Office board, an influential core of government advisers, as a non-executive member. The announcement comes weeks after ministers ruled out his plan to split the national energy market into regional zones, which would have meant users in different areas would pay different rates for their electricity.
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