Octopus Energy

Latest incentive aims to encourage customers to reduce their electricity use during peak weekday periods in return for free power at weekends

Octopus Energy's Zero Bills tariff promises customers in newly built homes no energy bills for ten years, but do the numbers add up so developers, energy companies, consumers, and the environment can all emerge as winners?

As UK prepares for its fifth heatwave of the year, Octopus Energy claims growing numbers of households are looking to install solar and earn cashback by exporting clean power to the grid

Cost of paying renewables operators to switch off during periods when grid capacity is constrained and firing up fossil gas plants instead could hit record high this year

Santander UK becomes first bank to update mortgage affordability assessment to recognise the financial benefits associated with homes on 'Zero Bills' tariffs, allowing owners to borrow up to £30,000 more

Offer removes upfront cost of battery installation, alongside two new smart tariffs that promise to curb bills for households

New joint venture aims to deliver up to 100 commercial solar and battery projects across Ukraine, bolstering energy security in the face of Russia's continued attacks

Partners plan more than 30 battery-swapping hubs across Europe to speed up electrification of road freight

Product range includes both plug-in batteries for apartments and renters, as well as larger, wall-mounted systems for homeowners

Some providers taking 'far more action' on renewable energy, home decarbonisation, and operational emissions than others, consumer champion claims