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Heads of nine key energy firms warn bill ‘threatens to undermine’ regulation in sector October 21, 2022 The heads of nine major energy companies have voiced “increasing concern” about a bill which “threatens to undermine strong, independent” regulation of the sector. In a strongly-worded letter to Jacob Rees-Mogg MP Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), they urge the government to rethink measures Energy Prices Bill. The bill is [...]
The Italian Job: Octopus announces joint green energy venture with Nesta October 19, 2022 Octopus Energy Generation has continued its expansion plans into Europe, deepening its role in Italy’s green power market.
Octopus edges toward Bulb takeover as £4bn saga nears its end October 8, 2022 Octopus is edging closer to taking over fallen rival Bulb, bringing to an end the biggest state bailout since RBS in 2008.
Octopus snaps up two German wind farms in European push September 29, 2022 Octopus Energy Generation has announced two new deals for German onshore wind farms worth a combined 57GW.
Octopus Renewables continues buying spree amid market volatility September 28, 2022 Octopus Renewables Investment Trust has eased through market volatility to complete four acquisitions and grow its net assets.
Breezy does it: Government eases planning rules to boost onshore wind September 23, 2022 Energy bosses have welcomed the Government's decision to relax planning rules around onshore wind developments.
Octopus unveils £40m support package to ease standing charges September 19, 2022 Octopus Energy has rolled out a £40m package to lower the burden of standing charges facing households this winter.
Octopus grows wind portfolio with UK and German investments September 16, 2022 Octopus has expanded its onshore and offshore wind portfolio with two investments in the UK and Germany. The asset manager today announced it has acquired an additional 7.75 per cent stake in the Lincs offshore wind farm, while also buying the Leeskow facility in Brandenburg, north-east Germany. Lincs, which following the transaction represents almost 16 [...]
Octopus unveils renewables fund backing UK’s largest battery August 26, 2022 Octopus Energy Group has launched a renewables strategy targeting early stage green projects to reduce Europe's reliance on gas imports
Exclusive: Energy giants urge struggling customers to get in touch ahead of winter August 9, 2022 Some of the biggest energy firms have encouraged worried customers to make contact with them as soon possible.