Octopus Energy has launched a nationwide partnership programme with installers to boost the rollout of heat pumps, solar and battery systems and EV chargers while supporting local businesses.
The company has rapidly expanded its heat pump activities since entering the market in 2021. It now claims to be the UK’s leading heat pump installer, following the successful launch of its own air-source heat pump – the ‘Cosy 6’ – last year.
This new partnership programme will refer customers to trusted local installers for clean tech installations that Octopus can’t tackle at the moment. The programme is designed to build a network of trusted and verified installers authorised to install Octopus products, getting more money-saving tech in people’s homes quicker.
Heat Geek, a community of independent installers, is a partner on the project, automatically giving the installers in its network access to the enhanced referral benefit, and the ability to receive leads from Octopus.
It comes as Octopus drops the UK’s cheapest smart heat pump tariff ‘Cosy Octopus’ even further, adding a third off-peak window to the tariff. All three windows are priced roughly 50% below the price cap. It is claimed that an average heat pump customer on ‘Cosy Octopus’ could save £315 a year on heating costs compared to a customer with a gas boiler on an SVT.
Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, says: “As an entrepreneur, I’m in awe of anyone who gets up each day to run their own business. As the largest installer of heat pumps in the UK, we’re committed to bringing clean heating to as many homes as possible – but we can’t do it alone. I’m delighted to announce ‘Octopus Trusted Partners’, and Heat Geek as our primary partner – working together to get a heat pump for everyone who wants one, and unlocking cheaper greener power for all.”
Aadil Qureshi, CEO of Heat Geek, adds: “Decarbonising home heating is absolutely critical if we are to tackle climate change. Octopus has an incredible job of making homeowners aware of heat pumps and drive up adoption. We share their belief that no customer who wants a heat pump end up with a boiler. That’s why we’re delighted to add Heat Geek to their trusted network of installers.”
To find out more about ‘Octopus Trusted Partners’, please click here.
