This is an article from our magazine section Caution, customer!, which first appeared in c't 11/2025 on May 15, 2025. Martin B. wanted to use a modern, dynamic electricity tariff for his household. He ...

Last year, I was told by my energy supplier Octopus that I need to get a smart meter, as my existing meter is too old. I don't want to share data on my energy use, so I requested that any new smart ...

Octopus Energy has issued a smart meter message to customers as it spells out the significance of its takeover of Shell Energy's household gas and electricity business. The firm is moving Shell ...

My wife and I have had nothing but problems with our smart gas meter. There is an issue with the connection, meaning it is not 'smart' and readings don't get sent automatically to our supplier, ...

The Octopus Energy boss has criticised smart meters as households struggle with faulty devices. Greg Jackson was responding to a customer on social media and The Octopus Energy founder says the spec ...

Being alive in 2025 is very expensive, especially when you and only you cover all the bills. This is my reality, and while I enjoy living alone, the cost can soon mount up — even more so during the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a word of advice for any British Gas, OVO, EDF, and Octopus Energy customers who are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited (Reach Publishing Services Limited) Being alive in 2025 is very expensive, especially ...