UPOWA and Octopus Energy join forces to supercharge ‘Zero Bills’ homes revolution
UPOWA and Octopus enter partnership to speed up development of ‘Zero Bills’ homes
Partners to deliver 48 ‘Zero Bills’ homes with Thakeham at the housebuilder’s Templegate development in West Sussex
UPOWA creates dedicated ‘Zero Bills’ team to streamline rollout for developers
UPOWA, a leader in the design and installation of new build solar, battery storage, and EV charging, and Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest electricity supplier, have teamed up to fast-track the development of ‘Zero Bills’ homes – transforming sustainable living into a reality for thousands across the UK.
This deal will kick off with the rollout of 48 state-of-the-art ‘Zero Bills’ homes which Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the south of England, is building as part of its Templegate development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
UPOWA will deliver the roof-integrated solar panel and battery storage installations of the ‘Zero Bills’ homes, which will make up part of a wider net zero carbon community at the site.
Launched in 2022, ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first energy tariff from Octopus Energy that allows customers to move into homes that are fully kitted out with state-of-the-art green tech – including a heat pump, a battery and solar panels – with no energy bills guaranteed for 10 years.
As one of Octopus Energy’s delivery partners, UPOWA has unveiled a dedicated ‘Zero Bills’ team to ensure a smooth, end-to-end rollout for housing developers nationwide.
Backed by over 15 years of experience and more than 30,000 solar installations, UPOWA’s one-stop-shop service for solar, battery and EV charging integrations is paving the way for the government’s Future Homes Standard.
“This partnership represents a major step forward in making Zero Bills homes the standard for newbuild developments across the country.
Our dedicated team ensures that developers have a hassle-free experience, enabling them to deliver highly desirable, future-proofed homes that benefit both homeowners and the planet.”
“‘Zero Bills’ homes are a triple win – for homeowners, developers and the environment.
With partners like UPOWA, we’re accelerating our mission to roll out 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030, creating a greener, more affordable energy future.”
‘Zero Bills’ homes at Thakeham Templegate development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
Octopus Energy has now accredited well over 1,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes through contracts with several prominent housing developers. Accredited homes span affordable and private rent, as well as private and shared ownership.
Together, Octopus Energy and its partners are reshaping the future of housebuilding, helping to bring the vision of 100,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2030 to life at scale. More information about Octopus Energy’s ‘Zero Bills’ can be found here.
Let’s build a sustainable future together
We’re calling on developers and housing providers across the UK to make ’Zero Bills’ homes the new standard. Speak with our expert team to find out more about ‘Zero Bills’ for your next development and UPOWA’s one-stop shop solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging service.
About Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy is a global clean energy tech business, driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Under its own retail brand, Octopus delivers world-class customer service and cutting edge energy products to 7.9 million households globally. Its operations span 18 countries and the entire energy value chain. The group invests in, builds and flexibly manages renewable energy, operating a £7 billion portfolio of projects.
Octopus has licensed its advanced data and machine learning platform, Kraken, to support over 54 million customer accounts worldwide through licensing deals with companies such as EDF, E.ON and Origin Energy. Kraken enables Octopus to drive the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative cleantech. Backed by pension funds, investors and energy giants, Octopus Energy Group businesses deliver cheaper, greener energy and cutting-edge tech to countries and customers worldwide. For more information, check out our website.