In Texas, electricity consumers are increasingly becoming suppliers. These "virtual power plants" harness thousands of home solar & batteries in times of grid strain.
One grid regulator called this model "a necessity" with Texas's fast-growing economy: https://t.co/flJz0lpyOe
A champion💪of consumers & industry disruptor🌪️@The_Michael_Lee, CEO @OctopusEnergy, accepted our emPOWERing Young Professionals Award at our Fall Conf. The award celebrates a pro <40 yrs. who has achieved excellence, making unique contributions & serving as a role model/leader.
Our CEO @The_Michael_Lee went on the @PodcastMarkets to chat about "Retail 2.0" and our customer-centric vision for the future of energy 💡
👂 Give it a listen now 👉 https://t.co/Vx50K4voOy
Our mission is simple: tech-driven solutions for clean, fair and simple energy for all ⚡ We're honored to be recognized on @FortuneMagazine's #ChangeTheWorld list alongside other brilliant companies for our work so far. Check out the full list here 👇https://t.co/elbO5iymfh
when we re-think how consumers interact with their energy company, we can build a new paradigm
this residential customer has ~$1,000 credit because they exported when the grid needed it the most
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Launched at #EnergyTechSummit, Cosy Octopus is here – and free for some homes.
Our custom-built high temperature heat pump. Cutting-edge smart heat controls & pods. A bespoke tariff. Available from December.
British designed, British manufactured, optimised for British homes.
Michael Lee, Octopus Energy CEO, is our 🏆2023 emPOWERing Young Professionals Award honoree.🏆 Lee is focused on delivering innovative customer service programs to help Texans automate energy usage & save money while prioritizing grid efficiency.
More: https://t.co/LUvCfIqLXx
Congratulations to our 13 ⭐emPOWERing Young Professionals Award finalists⭐ The award will be presented at our 38th Annual Fall Conference, 10/3-4 in Austin.
Read more about the honor and past recipients https://t.co/TzymokZJfP
#GCPAPowersOn
This evening, Octopus solar prices will shoot up to ~$4/kWh (30x higher than normal) due to the extreme heat 🥵
If you have solar, try to conserve energy to export even more – you'll earn big $$$ for helping your fellow Texans and the grid!
(1/2) TXANS Update—August 24, 2023: ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal for today, Aug. 24, from 3 – 10 p.m. due to extreme temperatures, continued near-record demand, and forecasted low wind-power generation. Tight grid conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening.
(1/2) TXANS Update—8/17/23: ERCOT has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice for 3 – 8 p.m. today, Aug. 17, due to extreme temperatures, forecasted high demand, & lower reserves due to low wind generation. Texans are asked to voluntarily reduce electric use, if safe to do so.
Turn out at @AngelShareHTX turn up and your thermostat at the Octopus Energy Texas Turn Down happy hour 🍻
Get out of your home and enjoy a FREE drink on us when you turn your thermostat up to 80° 👍 It's been a hot one this summer so cool off with your fav beverage on us 😉