Greg Jackson: October energy prices in 3 minutes

[@SteveCollinsPhoto]

I honestly can't think of any other CEO of any other company that communicates so directly to their customers like this.... really fantastic and so welcome. I'm so glad I switched to Octopus a few years ago.

[@ianrobins5501]

i 2nd that, i switched a few years ago and have no intension to move away

[@chuckleeson8858]

Except when there’s no wind.

[@markwilson7013]

Luckily, we've been modifying the atmosphere over the last 70-100 years, so more energy from the sun is retained, meaning the chances of 'no wind' is less likely now. 😅 Good job we were so forward thinking back then 🤔

[@butlerpa100]

Good for you. They lied to me telling me my meter would not work. Liars.

[@charlottegeorge7997]

Does that mean our Octopus bills are going to retain good pricing ?

[@Omegalux]

Can I just say a thank you to the Octopus team for being down to Earth and straight forward about this. This video hits the nail on the head in the most simplistic of ways. The UK need to take action in the ways of longevity, and financial sustainability.

[@eviemayvlog342]

Couldn’t agree more, great company!

[@jeannieputman2376]

You are so right...but we need people with clout, us little people do not have any power to make changes

[@LeanneShingler]

Totally agree with you. Customer service goes a long way. Honestly is great! Great company happy customer 😊

[@ujg407]

'Simplistic' is one adjective. Wrong is a better one. We need 100% alternative energy supply for when the wind isnt blowing and the sun isnt shining. We already have a 15% levy on all our bills to pay for this, and it is only going to get worse. We import expensive french electricity day in, day out already to keep the lights on.

[@Rexbilly9819]

Moved from Utility Warehouse to Octopus energy after UW customer service went down hill and they are one of the dirtiest electricity providers with token gesture awful green credentials.

[@mikeanscombe9883]

Keep on keepin' on, Greg - you and your team deserve praise for the honesty and integrity you show us! Octopus is definitely the best and most consumer-committed energy supplier we've ever used...thank you!

[@Fazzer57]

Thank you for keeping us informed in plain words and for your honesty. I have remained with Octopus energy over 2 house moves and I have recommended you to many people who tho sceptical at first have been astonished at the amount they have saved and so glad they have made the move. My thanks once again for keeping us pensioners informed and no hidden agenda.😊

[@ChrisFlemons-x8c]

If only Greg Jackson was a minister in our government we may have a future . Keep it up Greg

[@budbud2509]

It probably takes 25 billion litres to construct these things I once saw some figures by an engineer who worked out that the 300 tonnes of concrete , 500 tonnes of steel and copper did not save 1 molecule of CO2 , because how much it used in its construction and building roads to these things, and then the power cables from them. Then new blades every 5 years. biden promised thousands of charging stations so he got $10 billion In a year and built only 8 stations . Yet again an engineer looked at the plans for these thousands of charging stations, he worked out it would take more copper than has ever been mined in the history of the world ... These people are insane

[@budbud2509]

Just to add , the reason wind turbines get turned off when its windy is because its to protect the things. If u did not turn them off the tips would overspeed leading the whole thing to break up . Many vids of this happening, braking of the blades followed by the towers collapsing as an out of balance turbine with one blade shake the whole structure down . Nuclear and Thorium needs looking into more than at present

[@jason.webster]

Octopus energy are a top top energy supplier and Greg is a very upfront and honest person keep doing what you're doing it's great

[@Magsie007]

This man is totally trustworthy. I'm very glad to be with Octopus. Greg for PM. Thank you for caring.

[@GordonSheridan-s8z]

Absolutely first class CEO from a first class company 👍I have been with Octopus for a few years & honestly can’t fault them

[@norahbaxter8132]

Such nice people. I am so pleased we were transferred to this company. They are a breath of fresh air in this downward spiralling island.

[@annettaking9572]

Thank you Greg, your integrity and honesty and forthright communication is a welcome change to most of what we receive these days. Let's hope the british wind energy strategy comes to fruition.

[@globalwellbeing1984]

Solar panels are also good. We save a lot with ours and I can charge my car for nothing when it's sunny. If I have to use the council e charger it costs me £3 for a 150 mile charge for a small car.

[@globalwellbeing1984]

So solar and wind are great ways to save money and save the planet.

[@globalwellbeing1984]

This person -Greg ,is wanting to help disadvantaged people with costs, and help improve the energy system even though he is running a business.

[@globalwellbeing1984]

Maybe the dream of a caring economic system will be a viable option if others follow suit.

[@TheMetalDad52]

Hi Greg, and thanks for this. In a cynical world of corporate greed etc, it’s hard to believe or trust many CEOs nowadays. However, many of us have placed their faith and trust in Octopus Energy, and you specifically. All I ask is that you never betray that trust. Thank you.

[@scousepete050569]

Octopus are a top energy supplier, who go above and beyond. Greg Jackson I salute you for all your doing, especially for the ones financially struggling and the older generation who don't deserve what the new Labour government are doing

[@Rexbilly9819]

Almost everyone voted labour. What did they expect. Should have voted green party.

[@scousepete050569]

@@Rexbilly9819 I voted green party

[@jilljohns7108]

Thank you so much for your message, I am 86 years old and have been with you for many years, it is very reassuring to get your message. I have always been grateful for your service, let’s hope things will change soon, otherwise, we keep going. Difficult times but we will survive!

[@demon1gp]

I've been with Octopus pretty much since it's birth and I'm confident I'll never switch. A company boss with morals and sincerity of this magnitude is extremely rare. Thank you.

[@charliewhittaker3057]

I’d say you should run for office; I’d vote for you! But as a long term Octopus customer I’m happy you are where you are. Thankyou for your innovative approach and hard work.

[@joleech2010]

Such a great company. Love the ethical approach to helping people and the earth.

[@TeresaMcMahon-h1x]

Thankyou so much for your video advising us of whats happening with energy bills. Its so nice that you have taken the time to do this personally. I have been with you a while now and the service received has always been excellent.

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

You and Octopus are the ONLY energy company that genuinely cares. Thanks for what you're doing - all power to you

[@ashleigh3021]

It’s not necessarily that the other ones don’t care, they’re just too incompetent to do anything about it.

[@richardpiper4828]

Love and Power

[@PatriciaHounsell-m7t]

Great company fantastic staff, have been with you for few years now and would never change, am always recomending you to people. Also love the fun things you do

[@frankharris9193]

Greg Jackson just restores your faith in humanity. This is the nice face of big business: how we SHOULD be-not trying to squeeze advantage out of each other. The last of the philanthropic millionaires? Well done, sir! 'Sir', eh.......

[@MikeR-le6fi]

Good (and very rare) to see a straightforward honest bloke at the top of an organisation.

[@paulinewilliams6466]

Thanks Greg Octopus does a great job and you are one of the great energy companies if not the greatest energy company. Nice to have a company that helps instead of rips us off. Thanks.

[@lesleyreed715]

Just watched this video, what a change from the stuffy corporate stuff from other companies! Well done Octopus, because of your timely reminder I just switched to a fixed tariff before the energy hikes. Thanks again!

[@medialegend]

Octopus Energy continues to grow in my esteem. Ethical to the core and steeped in high quality values. Love their tariffs. In the middle of having my heat pump installed by their wonderful team. Will be writing to Greg Jackson to offer my gratitude and respect.

[@unclebuh]

How are the ethical when they took over bulb and plunged thousands into debt, and discriminate against young disabled people openly?

[@DennisStrong-tj6yu]

Thank you sir for being so honest you and the whole of the octopus team are so helpful to your customers . A massive thank you to a company who truly look after us.

[@soundreadingsystem4700]

Gosh! Brilliant to hear this honest straightforward information. I appreciate it so much. Thank you.

[@helenaganderson9079]

Greg, I am so impressed by your message. Thank you for letting me/us know the update and for always keeping us updated in such a personal manner. It's very much appreciated.

[@erinthecat4206]

Thank you, Greg Jackson. You have summed up everything in less than 3:46. I'd happily have an Octopus Energy battery installed aside my home and not get the direct benefit of it if that meant that the grid wasn't paying big companies to turn off wind turbines that could be powering cheeply if not for free, hospitals and services we all, as consumers, need every day. Let me know if my small one bed home can help. . . .

[@JeanetteEvans-s7v]

Thank you Greg.

[@MikeGleesonazelectrics]

Well done Octopus! Whilst you cant control the unit price of ebergy at least you are honest and communicative about what youre doing, and your range of innovative tariffs is second to none. Keep uo the good work, Love and Power!

[@regaldridge4248]

The most trusted and trustworthy CEO in the world ... ever! Well done Greg for pitching up to talk to your customers.

[@clivereynolds5568]

Yet again, you've justified our switch to Octopus.

[@jakeoakes100able]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Davos92]

Keep at it Greg, your efforts are appreciated.👍👏

[@carolynhall1302]

I'm so pleased I switched to Octopus Energy! As well as saving money, I'm really impressed with the communication and customer service. And, of course, the drive to use more renewables. My son is in the offshore wind turbine industry, very proud of him!

[@TheKnightsy]

Thanks for your advice, honesty and integrity.

[@artinpastel]

Thank you for communicating with your customers like this. Glad I have been with Octopus for a number of years. Always feel confident with your company.

[@scottcompany4040]

Been with Octopus for about 4 years. Fantasic service. Always competitive and Greg says what we're all thinking. Sorry to sound like a fan-boy but I like to give credit where it's due

[@chassa9999]

Thank you Greg, you are a beacon of (cheap) light and hope on the energy front

[@elizabethheike3003]

THANK YOU. What a marvelous company. So glad I moved to you from Shell almost a year ago....oh! I love my Mini❤

[@duncanross4185]

A straight to the point video. I like that and we need to get these large gas filed on stream quickly. I spent 30 years offshore in the oil & gas industry and is hacks me off no end to hear wind turbines are being paid to turn off.

[@johnkennedy4721]

Greg, when the Ukraine war kicked off and our Electricity prices spiked, because gas prices spiked, many MPs, for a short period, were adamant that they would break the fact that electricty, regardless of how it is produced, is tied directly to the price of Gas. But that all went very quiet, and I've not heard anything since. Is there still value to be gained by revisiting why electricity priduced by renewables are still pinned to the price of gas, or did I get that wrong?

[@benwalmisley5755]

There is - it’s something Greg has mentioned (on the Fully Charged Podcast) that he’s raising with the Government.

[@terryrigden4860]

All good sense, Greg is right we need to build more wind power and improve the grid. Your hardship fund is excellent

[@stevencroft6385]

I was with SSE and managed to move from them with the help of Bulb who were awesome. When Octopus merged Bulb into their company I can only applaud you all. The way Octopus operates and is there for the customers, to help and support and keep the customers informed is second to none and for the CEO to be so open honest and genuine and down to earth is awesome. Thoughts on micro wind generators and battery/direct to network in homes across the U.K could be the way forward as many cannot have solar panels!

[@zoeathomson4305]

Thank god for an honest CEO ❤❤❤

[@TitusAduxas100]

I must have been a customer of just about every energy supplier over the years but Octopus are head and shoulders above the other lamers. Greg Jacksons video is just another example of why I moved to join Octopus, common sense and straight forward progressive thinking being the key, in this insane world we have to live in Greg Jacksons comments should be heeded by those at the top of government it just makes sense. Well done Greg 👏

[@ardaz1987]

I wish all companies operated the way yours does Greg. Keep up the good work 👍

[@sammoylan45]

I've been with you a while and have no intention of leaving. I'm always telling people how great you are. You should have seen the faces on people at a recent meeting when I said we can get free electricity at times. You are amazing and it feels like you genuinely care. Thank you for everything you do for people who are struggling and being so open about it being on offer. Other places you need a phd to find the info but you share your love and power in a way that makes me proud to be an Octopus customer.

[@isobelchase4664]

A big thank you to Octopus, for doing all they can. I was recently offered a standing charge holiday and it has helped me so much. I have never known an energy company with such a heart. Thank you again

[@jbbs1]

Brilliant! THANK YOU. Hopefully we’ll have a government now that listens and TAKES ACTION.

[@JayBry1989]

Wishful thinking 😂

[@denisehales1060]

Don't hold your breath on that!

[@margaretbroad]

thank you for that im81 and dreading the winter,but i know i wont be turned off and can get your help if needed,thank you so much you are the best,

[@grahamcastle8189]

Thank you, keep up your good work. We desperately need to reform the energy regulator and break the link to gas prices for electricity. If electricity were competitively priced we would see a huge shift to carbon free home heating system. Who actually wants a gas ticking bomb in their house anyway.

[@markeyre713]

Utterly refreshing to hear total honesty from a CEO - I'm glad we switched to Octopus.

[@ronniejones4183]

His not honest his a fucking grade a con man.

[@stevewhite1538]

Keep up the good work Greg, energy prices are killing our industries, businesses and the UK economy, Energy is a necessity and we need to be self sufficient as a country

[@juliandclarke]

Great job Greg and your team

[@Cath-p4w]

Thank you for this. You explain things so clearly Greg, and I hope the new government see this video! Octopus really seem to do the best they can for us.

[@Twizz24]

Greg is a genius within the Utility sector here in the UK. Amazing CEO and leader in the industry.

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

Bravo! What a hero to call out our broken energy system.

[@erinoshea5445]

I love the open and honesty Octopus have with their customers. I really hope the goverment takes notice what Octopus are recomending. 😊

[@JulieStephenson-f2p]

Thank you not many firms would help you have considered to help everyone of us left no one out very thoughtful I say so thank you again

[@caroldaviddaviejohnson2225]

Octopus Energy- ethical, caring and compassionate. Best switch I ever made! They stand head and shoulders above every other utility company for their 1st class customer service too. Thank you so much for my electric blanket, it keeps my very poorly husband warm during cold weather and helps keep the heating bill lower than it would otherwise be. How many other CEOs of utility companies do you see talking so directly to their customer's like this? 👏👏👏👍

[@timoliver8940]

I have friends who are not with Octopus and don’t understand how I can get free power when there is excess on the grid because their legacy suppliers don’t do the same! Thank you to everyone at Octopus for all the hard work to keep prices as low as possible (or maybe it’s all down to Kraken!) - maybe you need to twist Ed Millband’s arm harder to de-link electricity prices from the world price of horrible polluting gas let’s just stop burning things!

[@1robboard]

Again, thanks for your info Greg, always appreciated .

[@jackcowie1133]

Octopus is the best. You and the team give the best service ever, thanks.

[@Travelling-Byland]

Well done ! Thank you for being there 👍

[@stuartgoble]

Well done Greg, I get more common sense from your quick videos then any Govt minister. Since switching to Octopus you guys have been great. Keep up the good work and keep lobbying government for more common sense.

[@robertokeefe101]

Appreciate the effort that goes into delivering a reassuring video. Keep up the good work!

[@chrishirst4152]

Hi Greg thankyou for taking the time to explain things.

[@cad4246]

We need to build distributed grid scale storage, too. Liquid air energy storage looks like a great option. High view power are building a 300mwh site in Manchester now. That way instead of turning off the wind farms, we store the energy for later use.

[@patrickharrington676]

Hi Greg you are very good explaining about the energy thank you its the best energy company i have been with.

[@0runny]

Other businesses should take note of how Octopus Energy operates, they seem to value their customers are are proud to advertise that. When was the last time you saw a CEO of a business telling us what is happening and how to save money. Their communication with the customer is excellent. All we as customers want is a good product at a good price, it's not rocket science. It really does demonstrate how crap other businesses are, energy industry or not.

[@alpachino468]

I don't see the CEO of British Gas, or any of the large suppliers put out a video like this. I'm so glad that I'm an Octopus customer, I only wish I was a part of them so that I could help others...

[@dianeleeds1]

Best company so far there do actually care about there customers i was lucky to receive a electric blanket which is a absolute god send when i struggle to put my heating on. So a hugh thank you to you Peter and all the team ❤

[@78bookem]

Thank you for this video and thank you for keeping the Intelligent tariff off-peak rate at the same price.

[@nagashankarp]

top top company, ease of switching, ease of use and this kind of communication from the leadership

[@chrismawby1805]

You are the man Greg keep at them you will win in the end.

[@DaveDave65]

Thanks. VERY much appreciated & I may well need to make that call this winter. Good vision on the needs to break away from that whole "Butter mountain" mentality. I remember it well. Hope your words find more ears. That message needs wider broadcasting for sure.

[@talkingbeers]

If only we could clone Greg and insert his simple honest and realisable ethics into other business in the UK…. Very clear message and a business it appears that are doing their best to keep us powered efficiently, ethically and as inexpensively as possible.

[@NevelynReneeMcCart]

Good to hear from Octopus CEO Greg Jackson by video where he explains rises in energy tariff in a clear, understandable manner. At the same time, Mr Jackson offers the company’s advice on how the consumer can reduce their energy costs in ways that will help to offset the 10% price rise. Unfortunately, Mr Jackson is unable to do anything about the scrapping of winter fuel payments to pensioners like me. Nevertheless, it is reassuring to know that Octopus Energy is working hard to keep costs down and offer solutions where they can.

[@grazianalu76]

Thank you for communicating with your customers and explaining what is happening. I don’t understand why the politicians want people to stay in poverty while they enjoy benefits & allowances of being MPs.

[@Goodchappy]

The government need to listen to Greg and take this very very seriously. The price of everything has shot up since the war in Ukraine. Electricity prices should not be linked to Gas prices, it's ludicrous. I note that Octopus were featured on BBC Watchdog last night (11th September 2024) for billing issues, I'm not surprised, I've had a lot of issues with Octopus over the last 12 months, particularly the figures in the App for grid export changing weeks later. Octopus needs to improve its systems and customer service / technical support.

[@VeronicaSpong]

Much appreciated video..helps to make things a bit clearer.

[@juliewales]

I came to Octopus from shell and I'm really happy

[@libby215]

Impressive communication with people🌻

[@hollycole4536]

Thanks for the transparency

[@MATTWILLHILL]

Thank you Greg for your upstanding integrity, can you please go in to politics and let me run your company. I feel sorry for all those customers who haven't discovered Octopus Energy. If only all suppliers were made this way. Keep up the improvements - the new online dashboards are exemplary. Much respect and thanks for all the hardwork.

[@johniooi3954]

As a country we need to be using the likes of car parks, large industrial buildings & even houses for solar. It makes far more sense to use these. Not building over green land.

[@vivienvaughan9043]

I totally agree with this, also maybe across motorways, although I am not at all sure if this is practical from a maintenance viewpoint. Just throwing it out there for consideration.

[@kaleygoode1681]

Thank you for your service 🥰

[@SDK2006b]

Octopus are great 🐙⚡️👍🏻 We desperately need market reform - we’ve been talking about this for too long, 3+ years already. We know what needs to happen, how can it take so long?

[@PluginSolar]

Great video. Very up front. You are correct a long term solution is required. Solar and Wind Power are the answer.

[@alanmcmahon7154]

I applaud the sentiments and switched to Octopus over a year ago for precisely the reasons Greg talks about. Unfortunately my experience has not been positive , I still have not got a functioning smart meter over a year after installation, so despite having solar panels, batteries and two EVs I have not been able to access any of the favourable tariffs Greg mentions. To make matters worse, despite many calls to Octopus Customer service I have not been paid for any of the power my panels have contributed to the grid.

[@philreilly6959]

Hi Greg, Everything you do at Octopus is brilliant. I'm hoping that this government will show itself to be different on energy legislation, when compared to the last (terrible) one. There is just one thing that Octopus could do better...... I've just had a Heat Pump installed by Octopus and you've been brilliant. The team were superb and a real credit to you. But now that the Heat Pump is in and working, I'm looking at the best tariff for it and I think that the one launched by Octopus (Cosy) shows that whoever thought it up doesn't understand how a heat pump should be used. To perform at peak efficiency, a heat pump should be on 24 hours a day. So the Cosy tariff, which just offers an extra cheap period compared to my current tariff (Flux) really doesn't reflect the reality of running a heat pump at peak efficiency. So my message to you, Greg, is:- "Please introduce a proper heat pump tariff, that allows users to run their pumps 24 hours a day without having astronomical bills." Please!!!

[@mamemeister]

You sir are a hero, you seem like a genuinely caring person which is utterly refreshing amongst these cash greedy organisations. 😊

[@nicholaashworth9673]

You are such an incredible human being, Thank you! 😊

[@edwinsharp5371]

What a pratt not telling the whole storey as usual . Believe him and you'll believe anything.

[@johncrispin2118]

Spot on Greg keep up the good work.

[@ujg407]

We have 30 GW of wind turbines installed, enough for all UK demand, but often they only produce around 5GW because of the wind. We need other souces of energy for still nights when there is no solar or wind, and that costs money.

[@robjeffries8278]

Or, do a combination of adding more wind capacity and develop better/more ways to store it. It's an interesting Q as to which major infrastructure projects will take longer - significant new nuclear or enough battery/pumped storage/compressed air/green hydrogen to run the UK for a day.

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

I dearly hope that GB Energy and t(e Labour government listens to Greg Jackson. He is good guy. It makes my blood boil that Scotland generates three times its needs in renewable energy and uses hardly any gas to generate it. Yet, we get overcharged for electricity.

[@marthamarozhe]

Advice greatly appreciated, thank you very much.

[@ffrtheted7671]

This man is a good human being ❤

[@Jewishandproud43]

Energy HEROS for the UK! You are the Winston Churchill of the energy industry!

[@redhotsasha8202]

Thanks so much , respect from a customer