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Climate 100 List: Giles Bristown from Surfers Against Sewage on turning the tide over UK water pollution

THE CLIMATE 100 LIST 2026: Ahead of The Independent’s Climate 100 List being published, we are celebrating some of those being honoured. Emma Henderson meets the Surfers Against Sewage campaigner calling to clean up the government's Clean Water Bill, and the broken privatised system of water ownership that put profits…

The Independent UK

How to maximise sunny days for solar panels

Here’s how to make your solar power work harder

The Independent UK

Stop treating your heat pump like a boiler: The settings that could be costing you money

Familiar heating habits can make heat pumps less efficient or more expensive to run

The Independent UK

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7 common heat pump myths – and the truth behind them

From fears about cold weather and noise to concerns over cost and disruptive installations, heat pumps are still surrounded by misconceptions. We separate the myths from the facts

The Independent UK

Can heat pumps cope with busy, family homes?

From morning showers to evening bath time, family homes can put heating and hot water systems under pressure

The Independent UK

Octopus Energy boss calls for ‘urgent’ reform as bills to hit three-year high

THE UK's largest energy supplier has said the latest rise in household bills shows the “urgent” need to reform the energy market and make…

The National (Scotland)

Using solar panels with your heat pump can reduce bills – here’s how

Find out how solar, batteries and smart tariffs can work together

The Independent UK

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This New App Puts 200,000 EV Chargers Across North America in One Place

The operators’ original pricing is passed through with no markup on energy costs. There is one big caveat, though.

InsideEVs

What size solar battery do I need? A guide to choosing the right capacity

How household electricity use, smart tariffs and future plans can affect the amount of storage you need

The Independent UK

Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand

UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings over the last year. This rise comes amid a surge in solar panel inquiries, driven by recent heatwaves. Climate advocates are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action…

The Economic Times

What to expect from heat pump installation, from survey to switch-on

A heat pump installation typically takes between two and five days, depending on the work required at your property

The Independent UK

Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?

Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.

TechRadar

Energy giant Octopus warns customers to use less power during solar eclipse

The UK’s biggest household energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the UK’s largest solar eclipse in 30 years,…

The National (Scotland)

UK Solar Eclipse Puts Evening Grid in Focus as Octopus Offers Free Electricity

Octopus Energy will reward eligible customers with a free hour of electricity for cutting power use during the 12 August UK solar eclipse.

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Octopus Energy Solar Eclipse Warning Explains How Britain Could Lose up to 1.3 Gigawatts of Power

The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse.

Euronews

Power downs and free energy: How Europe is preparing for a dip in solar during the eclipse

While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache.

Evening Standard

‘Don’t use electricity during solar eclipse’, Octopus Energy warns

Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years

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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity

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The Independent UK

Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers

Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvement

TechRadar

‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than solar' for millions

Could plug-in home batteries soon eclipse plug-in solar for home energy savings? I spoke to Anker, Octopus Energy, EcoFlow and WindFall Energy to find out.

TechRadar

‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts

Industry experts answer the important questions — how much does plug-in solar cost, who can install it, and how much money can it save you?

The Independent UK

How Andy Burnham could reduce UK energy bills by £200 a year

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

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