Intelligent Octopus is a new smart energy system from Octopus Energy. It helps users manage their
energy use more smoothly. This system works with smart devices like electric vehicles (EVs) and
thermostats. It automates energy consumption. This way, users can
save money and use energy in a greener way.
Key Features of
Intelligent Octopus
Smart Charging for EVs: It automatically sets up charging during
low-demand hours when electricity prices are cheapest and the energy is cleaner.
Smart Thermostat Integration: It changes your home’s heating and
cooling to save energy while keeping you comfortable.
Real-Time Energy Monitoring: You can follow your energy use and costs
using the Octopus Energy app.
Access to Smart Tariffs: It easily connects with Octopus Go and
Intelligent Octopus Go to offer very low prices at certain times.
How Does Intelligent Octopus Work?
Intelligent Octopus links to your smart devices. It uses special algorithms to learn how you use
energy. This helps it adjust in real time. It ensures you use energy when it is cheaper and
better for the environment.
Steps to Get Started
Check Compatibility: Make sure your devices, like your EV charger or
smart thermostat, work with Intelligent Octopus.
Sign Up for Octopus Energy: Become a customer to use Intelligent
Octopus services.
Connect Devices: Use the Octopus Energy app to link your smart devices.
Optimise Settings: Set your choices for charging, heating, or energy
usage schedules.
Automating energy use when demand is low can help you save a lot on energy bills. For instance, with
Octopus Go, EV
charging costs drop to only 7.5p
per kWh during specific hours. If you use best practices for managing your energy, you can save
even more.
Environmental Impact
Intelligent Octopus helps the UK move to renewable energy. It encourages people to use energy when
there is a lot of renewable power available. This actions reduce carbon emissions for homes and
businesses. It also works with solar panels, allowing
users to make the most of extra solar energy.
Enhanced Convenience
The system makes energy management easy. Users can enjoy their daily lives while Intelligent Octopus
takes care of the rest. With tools like Alexa, users can control their energy usage just by
using their voice. The Octopus Energy app has a simple
design. It helps users track their energy consumption and encourages them to adopt greener
habits.
Tailored Solutions
Intelligent Octopus provides solutions that fit your specific needs. It helps with things like EV
charging schedules and managing HVAC systems. The platform also works well with solar panels,
making it a great choice for people who care about the
environment.
Supporting Green Jobs
Intelligent Octopus helps to create better energy systems. This move supports the growth of green
jobs in the UK. It is also a step towards reaching our sustainability goals.
Intelligent Octopus for EV Owners
Smart Charging for
Electric Vehicles
Intelligent Octopus helps you charge your EV at the best time. This way, you can save
money and lessen the strain on the grid. It works with Octopus
Go to provide charging at very low prices during off-peak hours, usually overnight. This means
you get much charge when it is both green and cheap.
Solar Integration
For people with solar panels, Intelligent Octopus can help charge using extra solar power. This can
lead to more savings and a better impact on the environment.
EV-Friendly Tariffs
Octopus Go: This is great for EV owners. It gives low rates during
off-peak times.
Intelligent Octopus Flux: This one has dynamic pricing. It changes
rates based on the demand of the grid and the availability of renewable energy.
Best Practices for EV Owners
Charge during times when demand is low.
Combine Intelligent Octopus with solar panels to save more money.
Check your usage often using the Octopus app.
Intelligent Octopus for Smart
Homes
Thermostat Integration
Intelligent Octopus works well with popular smart thermostats like Nest and Honeywell. It helps
balance comfort and efficiency in heating and cooling. The system finds the greenest times to
run HVAC systems. This way, it can lower energy costs for users.
Whole-Home Automation
The system works well with other smart home gadgets. It helps you manage your energy better. You can
check and control how much energy your whole home uses with the Octopus Energy app. This gives
you a better web experience when it comes to handling
home energy use.
Smart Meter Integration
Intelligent Octopus works well with smart meters. It gives real-time information about how much
electricity you use. This helps users see their energy costs in pounds and pence. It makes
following a budget simpler.
Intelligent Octopus and the Grid
Supporting Grid Stability
Intelligent Octopus helps reduce pressure on the national grid. It does this by moving energy
usage to off-peak times. This allows for more renewable energy to be added to
the system. As a result, it helps create a cleaner energy
future.
Dynamic Energy Pricing
Intelligent Octopus uses the newest digital energy web services from Octopus Energy and Kraken’s
machine-learning algorithms. This helps change prices in real-time. Users can save money by
changing their energy usage to match cleaner and cheaper times.
Future-Proofing Energy Use
As the UK shifts to a sustainable energy grid, Intelligent Octopus helps users keep up. They do this
by adjusting to new energy rules and technologies.
How to Use Intelligent Octopus
Download the Octopus Energy App: This app is the main place for all
Intelligent Octopus features.
Set Preferences: Enter your choices for charging, heating, or other
smart energy features.
Monitor Progress: Keep track of your savings and energy use with
real-time updates.
Integrate Alexa: Use voice commands to manage your smart energy setup
easily.
Optimise Whole-Home Energy Use: Use detailed reports to find ways to
save more energy.
Intelligent Octopus and
Customer Rewards
Octopus Energy likes to reward its users. They offer prizes like free cinema tickets. This is to
encourage people to use green energy. These rewards help promote better energy consumption
habits. They also improve overall customer service satisfaction.
Intelligent Octopus’s platform is designed to work well with the greatest web browsers, like Chrome,
Edge, and Safari. This helps users have a better web experience when they manage their energy
settings.
Mobile App Features
The Octopus Energy app is out for both iOS and Android. It gives users quick access to Intelligent
Octopus features. You can set up your EV charging, change your thermostat settings, and see your
energy savings right from your phone.
Correct as of 30 December 2024
FAQs About Intelligent Octopus
How does Intelligent Octopus help EV owners?
It plans EV charging for times when electricity usage is low. This helps save
money and lower the impact on the environment.
Is Intelligent Octopus compatible with smart thermostats?
Yes, it can work with popular smart thermostats like Nest and Honeywell.
Can Intelligent Octopus integrate with solar panels?
Yes, it can focus on energy usage by using extra solar power that is made.
What tariffs work with Intelligent Octopus?
Intelligent Octopus works well with plans like Octopus Go and Intelligent
Octopus Flux. These options are made to help you save money and are good
for the environment.
How do I get started with Intelligent Octopus?
Sign up for Octopus Energy.
Check if your device is compatible.
Connect using the Octopus Energy app.
Can Intelligent Octopus reduce energy bills?
By automating energy use when demand is low and encouraging smart
consumption, it greatly lowers energy costs.
Does Intelligent Octopus support renters?
Yes, renters can use Intelligent Octopus if they have compatible devices.
However, they need to get permission from their landlords.
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