Octopus Energy chief warns of outdated In-Home Displays

Greg Jackson has highlighted outdated technology in certain smart meters

Octopus Energy in talks to aid Ukraine’s grid

Octopus is in early talks with Ukraine’s DTEK to collaborate on restoring the country’s electricity infrastructure after Russia’s attacks severely damaged the power grid

Octopus posts first-ever £203m profit in eight years

The group saw a threefold increase in revenues to £13 billion

‘Octopus to build own electricity pylons, challenging National Grid’

Octopus Energy is reportedly discussing plans with regulator Ofgem to build its own electricity pylons, potentially disrupting National Grid’s 30-year monopoly on England and Wales’ power network

Octopus’ Kraken acquires Berlin startup

Octopus Energy’s tech division, Kraken has acquired Berlin-based startup Kwest, known for its software platform streamlining energy installation processes

National Grid expands domestic flexibility

National Grid Electricity Distribution has increased flexibility opportunities to 1,426 additional locations on its low voltage distribution network for winter 2024/25

British Gas ranks lowest in annual energy survey

British Gas landed at the bottom of the annual Which? energy firm survey

Octopus chief forecasts lower UK energy bills in April

Octopus Energy’s Chief Executive Officer Greg Jackson predicted that the forthcoming energy price cap would be significantly lower than current levels, attributed to providers prepaying for gas

Octopus dives into data heat

Octopus Energy has invested £200 million into Deep Green, a UK firm heating swimming pools with data centre excess heat

British Gas and E.ON cleared to challenge Bulb’s sale in court

The suppliers claim the government’s handling of the sale process was unfair and despite a previous dismissal by the High Court, appeal judges believe their case has a “real prospect of success”