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British Gas pledges to focus on customers after being overtaken by Octopus

CEO of owner Centrica says service will be ‘my obsession’ as profits slump by a third to £2.3bn

The Guardian - UK

As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes

Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.

The Texas Tribune

London breeds more unicorns than Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam combined says new report

Capital is fifth placed in global league table behind only San Francisco, New York, Shanghai and Beijing

Evening Standard

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Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.

AAP

Octopus Energy profits fall amid surge in customers and renewables investment

The supplier’s customer base grew to 7.3 million across the UK in its most recent financial year, making it the country’s largest energy supplier.

Evening Standard

How does Octopus Energy's Zero Bills tariff work?

OCTOPUS Energy has announced it is expanding its world-first Zero Bills tariff into Scotland and people across the country will soon be able to…

The National (Scotland)

Octopus Energy launches scheme in Scotland promising no bills for 10 years

OCTOPUS Energy will be expanding a world-first initiative guaranteeing customers no bills for a decade into Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

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Survey Reveals Top 10 British Companies To Work For—Did Yours Make The List?

A survey by Zensai ranks the top UK employers based on work culture, benefits, and opportunities.

International Business Times UK

Octopus overtakes British Gas as the UK's biggest household energy supplier

Disruptor now has 23.7% of the domestic market, just ahead of its former state owned rival

Evening Standard

Octopus overtakes British Gas as Britain’s largest household energy supplier

Company grew share of market to 23.7% of households in Great Britain by end of 2024, says Cornwall Insight

The Guardian - UK

Best and worst energy firms revealed as customer choice slowly returns

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy languish at the bottom of the annual rankings compiled by Which?

Evening Standard

Best energy firms named and the worst shamed as advice issued to ‘shop around for cheaper deal’

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy languish at the bottom of the annual rankings compiled by Which?

The Independent UK

The UK’s top 100 places to work have been named – did yours make the list?

The results are varied, ranging from energy providers, to universities, to tech firms

The Independent UK

‘Astonishing and appalling’: British Gas battles customer anger over energy bill struggles

Complaints ratio for Britain’s biggest energy supplier is almost three times higher than its rival Octopus Energy

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The National (Scotland)

Glasgow man told his smart meter doesn’t work because he’s too ‘far up north’

A GLASGOW man was told by his energy supplier that his smart meter did not work because he was too “far up north” ...

Evening Standard

'Cut energy bills' with green revolution or risk losing next election, Keir Starmer warned

Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, highlighted what has happened to the Democrats in America as showing how vital it is to ensure the drive to net zero in the UK reduces gas and electricity bills

The National (Scotland)

Zonal pricing could give Scotland free electricity, Octopus Energy boss says

SCOTLAND would have the “cheapest electricity in Europe” and could even have free power at times if zonal pricing was introduced, an Octopus…

The National (Scotland)

Sweden shows energy overhaul could boost Scottish economy, says Octopus Energy boss

THE industrial investment Sweden has attracted through introducing zonal energy pricing shows how much the Scottish economy could benefit from…

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The Guardian - UK

Are heat pumps the future or just a lot of hot air?

After 250,000 installations across the UK, we look at the devices central to Labour’s vision of a ‘home upgrade revolution’

Marie Claire

Look no further: these are the 7 most sustainable motor brands to opt for in 2024

Driving and sustainability needn’t be mutually exclusive, as these brands show.

The Independent UK

DWP is sending energy bill discounts to millions this winter – what you need to know

How to find out if you will recieve the help

The Independent UK

Labour urges energy firms to support awareness campaign for winter bills help

Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh met executives from Centrica, EDF, E.On, Octopus Energy, Scottish Power, Ovo and others on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water asks to raise bills by £228 a year as regulators’ plan ‘not deliverable’ – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as water company for southeast England says proposed cuts plan ‘is not tenable and renders our plan uninvestible’

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could have 'cheapest electricity in Europe' with reform, says energy boss

THE boss of an energy company has said Scotland could have “the cheapest electricity in Europe” if the UK Government introduces regional…

The National (Scotland)

Octopus and SSE chief executives named in Honours list

THE chief executives of energy giants Octopus and SSE are among the hundreds of people named in this year’s King’s birthday honours ...

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