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What is 'free' electricity?

Octopus Energy's offer isn't entirely free, but a reward for specific behaviour. By reducing your electricity use during a peak demand window, you earn credit for an hour of free electricity later. This encourages customers to shift their energy consumption, helping to balance the national grid and potentially save you money on your bill.

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