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September 1, 2026
Uplight and Octopus Energy Group today announced that Octopus Energy has closed its previously reported investment in Uplight, as Octopus takes a majority stake in Uplight
August 19, 2026
Octopus Energy announced the offering of a new app, Octopus Charge, that allows users to both find and pay for public electric vehicle charging, which, "gives EV drivers a seamless way to find and access charging on-the-go all from one place."
August 13, 2026
Tesla is launching in Texas a new residential retail electric plan that bundles a discounted Powerwall lease with electricity supply
August 13, 2026
The retail electric plan associated with the offer (Tesla Electric Backup Plan) is a 100% renewable, 12-month fixed rate offer
June 8, 2026
Octopus Energy announced that, for every Team USA match during the World Cup, up to 1,000 eligible Octopus Energy customers can earn free power (energy supply) during designated match windows.
May 20, 2026
Ebere Osemele Ekene has joined NextEra Energy Resources as Director, Development - Gas Supply, working at the intersection of energy infrastructure, natural gas markets, and power generation development. Ebere Osemele Ekene has worked in various gas scheduling and trading roles at Constellation and…
April 22, 2026
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy said that they are rolling out in Texas a residential electricity plan that will pair fixed energy pricing with Lunar Energy’s home battery that manages when power is stored, used, and shared.
April 13, 2026
In Alternative Proposal, NRG Suggests Transmission Cost Ceiling For Non-Large-Load Customers
A group of Texas retail electric providers, termed the Retail Electric Providers for Affordable, Innovative Rates (REPAIR), has asked the Texas PUC to allow REPs to opt into demand-based transmission charges for all customers, including residential and other small customers, rather than being…
March 24, 2026
Octopus Energy Group said that Octopus, "will cement its expansion in the U.S.," by acquiring a majority stake in Uplight, a provider of customer engagement and flexibility management solutions which facilitate customer-centric load flexibility
February 17, 2026
Octopus Energy Generation said that it is investing $1 billion in California-based cleantech companies
February 9, 2026
Octopus Energy announced February as Customer Love Month, with rotating daily giveaways and perks including LOVB [League One Volleyball] tickets, gift cards, energy bill credits, branded merchandise, Constantine plushies (Octopus' mascot), and additional surprises for its Texas customers
February 3, 2026
Voltus, Inc. ("Voltus"), a virtual power plant (VPP) operator and distributed energy resource (DER) platform, and Octopus Energy today announced a partnership to scale load flexibility across the United States.
January 6, 2026
Octopus Energy has named Anthony Rhodes as VP, Head of US Retail
December 4, 2025
In a recommended proposal for adoption, Texas PUC Staff recommended that certain load and distribution resources should be designated as eligible resources to meet the firming requirements for generation
November 26, 2025
Octopus Energy in Texas said that it is providing customers in its Saving Sessions program free power for a two-hour period on Thanksgiving Day
November 1, 2025
Octopus Energy has been named as Official Partner of LOVB Houston Volleyball, described as the city's professional women’s volleyball team and the largest youth volleyball community (League One Volleyball).
September 18, 2025
Octopus Energy Group has announced the spin-off of Kraken, Octopus's billing, customer management, and technology company, "in a move aimed at speeding up the platform’s [Kraken] expansion across the globe."
September 2, 2025
In comments on a proposed Texas PUC rule concerning firming requirements for generation, Octopus Energy urged the PUC to allow demand response and DERs to serve as eligible resources to meet firming obligations
August 18, 2025
Octopus Energy launched a new referral program, Octopus Realtor Rewards, which pays real estate agents $100 for every Texas electric customer sign up
July 21, 2025
Octopus Energy announced that it is offering a new service to all Texans, not only Octopus' customers, to make it easier and more transparent for residents to electrify their homes.
June 19, 2025
Octopus Energy has debuted a new residential time of use electricity plan in Texas, called OctopusFlex
April 28, 2025
Octopus Energy in Texas has launched a new program that provides free energy supply to customers during times when renewable power is abundant, which the REP calls Flex Sessions
March 31, 2025
As part of its 2025 Energy Efficiency Plan and Report, Oncor reported certain metrics related to the pilot program under which Texas retail electric providers are reimbursed under Oncor's energy efficiency budget for providing a smart thermostat to residential customers
January 2, 2025
A retail energy supplier has been placed under the leadership of…
December 5, 2024
Texas retail electric providers would not be compelled to offer a residential responsive device program, nor would the PUC mandate specific compensation to customers under any such REP responsive device programs, under a…
