Octopus energy company. Anyone use 'em?

[Accelebrate]

They've always answered quickly when I've had cause to call them. Smart meters have always taken a while even pre-Covid, I think it took us three or four months to get someone out. Seems to vary depending on where you're located too, they have their own meter fitters for some of the country and outsource other areas.

[Jordan210]

Just FYI

If you are thinking about moving to Octopus now is a good time. As there referral is currently £100 credit.


I only moved a couple of weeks ago typical !

[illmonkey]

Jordan210 said:

Just FYI

If you are thinking about moving to Octopus now is a good time. As there referral is currently £100 credit.


I only moved a couple of weeks ago typical !

For 8 days only. Give your friends £100 (and get £50 for yourself)

Thanks for the £50 though

[Sheepshanks]

Jordan210 said:

Just FYI

If you are thinking about moving to Octopus now is a good time. As there referral is currently £100 credit.

I only moved a couple of weeks ago typical !

I noticed a warning on an MSE thread that sometimes the referral (and cashback) tarrifs are dearer than non-referrral ones!

[illmonkey]

Sheepshanks said:

I noticed a warning on an MSE thread that sometimes the referral (and cashback) tarrifs are dearer than non-referrral ones!

People do spout utter tosh sometimes!

This is a price without using the code, without me logging in, on a different browser to my normal and using a VPN.



This is a price with me using the referral code, on a remote computer in my office

[LeadFarmer]

My 24month Octopus contract is coming to an end and Im looking at switching.

is there a way on the account to view my annual kWh usage as I'd like to have that figure when searching for a new provider.

[peterg1955]

LeadFarmer said:

My 24month Octopus contract is coming to an end and Im looking at switching.

is there a way on the account to view my annual kWh usage as I'd like to have that figure when searching for a new provider.

when my last fixed price contract was a couple of months off the ending date there was a link on the meter reading email from Octopus about switching and it gave my annual usage for both fuels in Kwh to use on any comparison sites so it should be easy to obtain either on the account emails or just ring them us and ask, they've always been very helpful

[Evanivitch]

LeadFarmer said:

My 24month Octopus contract is coming to an end and Im looking at switching.

is there a way on the account to view my annual kWh usage as I'd like to have that figure when searching for a new provider.

Isn't it stated on every bill?

[Nano2nd]

yeah annoying about the £100 thing, i could of done with that extra £50 as based on my smart meter date its gonna be about 3 months from switch to getting on to the Agile tariff during which I'm out of pocket, hopefully i can claw it back under Agile

[i4got]

Given the restrictions on PH, where are people getting their referral links from now. I've already started my transfer to them but its still allowing me to add a referral code.

[Toaster Pilot]

i4got said:

Given the restrictions on PH, where are people getting their referral links from now. I've already started my transfer to them but its still allowing me to add a referral code.

You’ll probably get about 30 emails now

[Evanivitch]

i4got said:

Given the restrictions on PH, where are people getting their referral links from now. I've already started my transfer to them but its still allowing me to add a referral code.

I don't have one.

[illmonkey]

i4got said:

Given the restrictions on PH, where are people getting their referral links from now. I've already started my transfer to them but its still allowing me to add a referral code.

Won't let me email. Was going to provide some tariff feedback...

Message me and I'll reply

[LeadFarmer]

peterg1955 said:

when my last fixed price contract was a couple of months off the ending date there was a link on the meter reading email from Octopus about switching and it gave my annual usage for both fuels in Kwh to use on any comparison sites so it should be easy to obtain either on the account emails or just ring them us and ask, they've always been very helpful

Thanks, I'll wait for their email.

[LeadFarmer]

Anyone ever won on their spin the wheel when submitting meter readings? Think I once won £1

[Toaster Pilot]

LeadFarmer said:

Anyone ever won on their spin the wheel when submitting meter readings? Think I once won £1

Saw someone else questioning this the other day, resounding “no” was the response .

[Nano2nd]

Toaster Pilot said:

LeadFarmer said:

Anyone ever won on their spin the wheel when submitting meter readings? Think I once won £1

Saw someone else questioning this the other day, resounding “no” was the response .

it's clever marketing clearly

[Jordan210]

illmonkey said:

Won't let me email. Was going to provide some tariff feedback...

Message me and I'll reply

I think this is an sensible thing. Message a member on here such as me for advise

[Jordan210]

Got a smart meter appointment on Monday we will see if they turn up. Only been with them for 2 weeks so will be impressive if they do.

Also found a link to order an octopus. It arrived today. Pint glass for size comparison

[Legmaster]

Jordan210 said:

Also found a link to order an octopus. It arrived today. Pint glass for size comparison

Thanks for the heads up, link here for others if interested
https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-toys/