National Grid is the biggest roadblock to reviving onshore wind, argues Octopus March 8, 2023 The biggest challenge for onshore wind developments is the slow speed of connections on the grid, argued the boss of Octopus Renewables.
Government subsidies for Octopus’ Bulb takeover unlawful, rivals tell court February 28, 2023 The government granted unlawful subsidies to Octopus Energy to take over collapsed energy supplier Bulb - rivals told a major court.
Getting warmer: Have heat pumps finally cracked the mainstream market? February 27, 2023 A price war for heat pumps was triggered last month, when British Gas owner Centrica unveiled a £3,000 product for households.
Centrica heads back to court to challenge government over Octopus’ Bulb takeover February 26, 2023 British Gas owner Centrica is set to lock horns with the government in court over its handling of Bulb's sale to rival Octopus.
Octopus swallows £150m loss from rising energy bills before Bulb buy-out customer boom February 1, 2023 Octopus has reported another year of losses after the supplier opted to swallow a £150m bill in rising wholesale costs.
Bulb takeover will only cost taxpayer £260m, says Octopus Energy February 1, 2023 Octopus Energy's takeover of Bulb could cost the taxpayer considerably less money than previously estimated, the firm told City A.M.
Octopus calls on Ofgem to ease higher costs for non-debit customers January 30, 2023 Octopus Energy has urged Ofgem to end payment penalties sooner for standard credit customers as the cost of living crisis bites.
Energy bills: Octopus tops Which? survey with SSE and Scottish Power trailing behind amid calls for more customer support January 20, 2023 Octopus Energy has topped a well-known annual customer survey, after winning over households with its customer service.
Octopus’ deal for Bulb could breach EU state aid rules, argues Centrica December 12, 2022 The sale of Bulb Energy to Octopus Energy could breach EU state aid rules in Northern Ireland, argued Centrica.
‘They had their chance and walked away,’ Octopus boss slams rivals in Bulb battle December 7, 2022 Octopus Energy has hit back at rival firms challenging its takeover of Bulb amid a protracted legal battle over the fallen supplier's future.