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‘A mess-up worth billions’: energy rivals attack Bulb-Octopus deal

Lawyers for rival firms accuse government of attempting to hide costs involved in rescue of collapsed supplier

The Guardian - UK

British Gas confirms details of scheme to pay people to save electricity

The supplier hopes to sign up 100,000 customers to the new scheme that will help make electricity available across the nation

Manchester Evening News

British Gas joins Octopus Energy, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Households will be paid around £4 for every unit of electricity that they reduce their consumption by

Liverpool Echo

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UK high court approves Bulb takeover by Octopus Energy

Proposed buyout of collapsed supplier gets go-ahead despite judicial reviews lodged by rivals E.ON, Centrica and Scottish Power

The Guardian - UK

Energy companies paying Scots to turn electricity off as bills soar - full list

With the rise in the cost of living, more customers will now be able to benefit from not using electricity during peak hours when demand is at its highest after a scheme was announced where suppliers can pay customers not to use electricity.

Edinburgh Live

British Gas, E.On, OVO, Octopus and more are paying people to save electricity this winter - how the scheme works

The National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service launched earlier this month and is aimed at preventing blackouts this winter

Manchester Evening News

The energy companies including OVO, British Gas and E.ON who are paying customers to not use electricity

More customers will now be able to benefit from not using electricity during peak hours when demand is at its highest

Manchester Evening News

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Octopus Energy tells 'miffed' customers saving scheme is 'like Tesco Clubcard points'

Some energy customers were left disappointed by the amount they saved after taking part in a trial that could help to avoid blackouts over winter

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis says millions can still claim help even if they are not on benefits

Martin Lewis said millions are missing out on vital help by not checking what else is available

Liverpool Echo

Octopus Energy customers paid £4.27 an hour to reduce energy use

The system could be used to avoid blackouts this winter

Liverpool Echo

Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Customers are asked to switch the time that they use electricity to off-peak hours during some days when supply is tight

Liverpool Echo

New Warm Home Discount helpline for people to find out if they are due £150 energy bill discount

We also have a full list of suppliers offering Warm Home Discount to customers this winter.

Daily Record

Two more energy suppliers to pay families for using less energy

Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus in launching plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid

Wales Online

Full list of energy companies offering money back schemes for reducing consumption

Energy suppliers are running similar schemes to National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service.

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Wales Online

Octopus boss Greg Jackson claims the energy giant has 'never made a profit' on Martin Lewis money show

Greg Jackson was grilled by viewers on profits, prices and electric blankets

Chronicle Live

Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus to pay families for using less energy

Five suppliers have now launched plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid

Wales Online

The energy companies paying up to £100 to use power at off-peak times

The schemes have been set up after National Grid Electricity System Operator said Britain could face three-hour planned power cuts if there is a shortage of gas

Nottingham Post

Full-list of energy companies paying customers up to £100 for using power at off-peak times

The scheme is being rolled out to prevent a winter blackout

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Liverpool Echo

People will be paid not to use electricity to avoid winter blackouts

Octopus Energy is thought to have started to sign up customers to the scheme

Daily Mirror

Full list of energy companies paying up to £100 for using power at off-peak times

There are now five energy providers offering up to £100 this winter for customers who use power at times of low demand, and it's all to help avoid any chance of blackouts

The Guardian - UK

There’s no excuse for wrapping the Bulb deal in so much secrecy

Octopus and business department claim taxpayers will get a ‘fair share’ of any profits, but refuse to shed light on transaction

Chronicle Live

Full details unveiled of energy scheme that pays households to cut electricity use at peak times

The new Demand Flexibility Service, that has been approved by energy regulator Ofgem, could save households up to £100 and help the nation avoid blackouts this winter

Daily Record

National Grid launches money-off energy scheme to stop blackouts - how to apply

Households could save £20 a month for using less electricity this winter.

Nottingham Post

British Gas along with Octopus and Ovo Energy in which could pay £100 to cut electricity use

Around 3.5 million British Gas customers with smart meters will be able to opt-in

Chronicle Live

British Gas joins Octopus Energy and Ovo Energy by paying families for cutting down on their electricity usage

UK's biggest supplier joins Octopus and Ovo to offer incentives to homes which cut back energy consumption during busy times

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