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See if you Qualify for Free Electric Blanket

Vicky Parry 18th Sep 2024 14 Comments

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Octopus Energy is announcing today the relaunch of its electric blankets scheme  this winter, with an extra 20,000 free electric blankets on offer for the company’s most vulnerable customers. 

Launched in January 2022, Octopus has already distributed over 60,000 free electric blankets to those who need it most. 

Octopus customers with an electric blanket saw their gas bills fall by 20% on average in previous winters, while only increasing their electricity usage by 0.2% – adding up to an average saving of £150 across the three months. 

The scheme is open to all Octopus Energy customers through the company’s £30m Octo Assist Fund, and prioritises customers in particular circumstances, such as those that are medically vulnerable, elderly or living alone. Anyone who is concerned about paying their winter bills should get in touch – Octopus will ask a simple series of questions to identify the best support for you.

Mario Lupori, Director at Octopus Energy Group, commented: “We know many people are worried about the costs of heating their homes over winter. An electric blanket means you heat the human, not the home – staying warm for as little as 3p an hour. We’ve got 20,000 more blankets this year to give out to our most vulnerable customers and we’re delighted that they will help them stay warm.”

Octopus Electric Blankets are supplied by Dreamland, providers of innovative warming technology for over 50 years.



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Mishga
Mishga
12 days ago

So can someone explain why a flat is not allowed?

Gina kay
Gina kay
13 days ago

How do I apply for an electric blanket

Bill
Bill
11 days ago
Reply to  Gina kay

First you have to be an Octopus customer. If you are and want to apply you will be directed to another company website who will assess your eligibility i.e how poor you really are and your medical history. So its not a simple lot of questions, more like applying for a mortgage. How all this personal info and data is kept safe God only knows and all for an electric blanket! My advice? Forget it. Its Octopus trying to show how ‘caring’ and socially responsible they are.

Janet Leslie
Janet Leslie
13 days ago

How do I find out about this?

Bill
Bill
11 days ago
Reply to  Janet Leslie

see my reply to Gina

Asif
Asif
13 days ago

How can apply for Free Electric Blanket?

Bill
Bill
11 days ago
Reply to  Asif

see my reply to Gina

Teodora
Teodora
18 days ago

The problem with the qualification is that is getting more expensive every time!

DO YOU IMAGINE-IN BULGARIA WE ARE EXPECTING 20% MORE EXPENSIVE HOT WATER!!!!

WELL????!!!!

GOD BE WITH YOU,

TEODORA

SOFIA

19.09.2024

Louise Bullard
Louise Bullard
8 months ago

I qualify with ovo due to medical conditions, but not heard anything re free boiler service or if call ovo get passed from pillar to post

Linda Ibbetson
Linda Ibbetson
9 months ago

I was going to ask the same question

julie Phillips
julie Phillips
10 months ago

i’m guessing this is only for those with Ovo?

Andrew
Andrew
10 months ago

How do I apply for a free electric blanket

Teodora
Teodora
10 months ago

THE NEED OF HEATING IS REALLY BIG!

AND EVERY TIME WOULD BE BIGGER!

BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF THE POOR PEOPLE WOULD ENCREASE EVERY YEAR!

KIND REGARDS,

TEODORA

24.11.2023

SOFIA

Sonia
Sonia
10 months ago
Reply to  Teodora

Well said. Last winter 45 people died every day in England and Wales as a result of living in a cold house. The number of deaths will be higher this winter.

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