Ah, autumn. A time of falling leaves, pumpkin latte obsessions, dubious Halloween outfits and … rising energy bills. With gas and electricity prices having gone up by 4% recently, higher energy costs sadly remain an all-too-common concern.
Take Paul*, from Warwickshire, an Octopus Energy customer who began transforming his four-bed semi into a smart home six years ago. Investing in solar panels, a battery and heat pump has led to substantial cost savings. “Last year my electric bills were only £363,” he says.
