Introducing Tenant Power

Yes, and Tenant Power was specifically designed to solve this. Previously, renewable energy tariffs largely benefited homeowners who could install their own solar. Tenant Power lets renters in social and affordable housing access a discounted green tariff as long as their landlord has installed compatible solar PV and battery storage. You don't own the technology, you just benefit from it.

Octopus Energy Tenant Power is the UK's first energy tariff built specifically for social housing tenants. Properties fitted with solar panels and a compatible battery system can export surplus energy to the grid. Tenants receive a30% Tenant Power discount on their electricity bills, saving up to £200 per year. Landlords also receive payments for that exported energy at peak times. It makes investing in low-carbon technology commercially worthwhile for housing providers.

Tenant Power works differently to a standard energy switch, the tariff is agreed between Octopus Energy and the landlord or housing association, not the individual tenant. Tenants don't need to arrange the switch themselves. Once the solar and battery installation is in place and the tariff is set up, tenants are enrolled automatically. If you're an affordablehousing provider interested in setting this up, get in touch and we can guide you through the process.

Most green energy tariffs are designed for homeowners who generate their own electricity. For renters, options have historically been limited. Tenant Power is currently the strongest green energy deal available specifically for social housing tenants, with a 30%Tenant Power discount and no need to own or install anything yourself. If you rent affordable housing privately and your landlord is open to the idea, speak to us about whether a solar and battery installation could make Tenant Power available in your home.

Yes. Tenant Power requires both solar PV panels and a compatible battery storage system on the property. If solar and battery storage aren't yet in place, Improveasy can assess your properties for suitability, and connect you with Octopus Energy to agree the tariff terms.Q: How do I set up electricity when moving into a new rental?

If you're moving into a property already enrolled in Tenant Power, your housing provider should notify Octopus Energy so your tenancy is linked to the tariff from the start. If you're moving into a property without Tenant Power and want to explore eligibility, the conversation starts with the property owner. We can support that conversation from the landlord's side.

Tenant Power was launched by Octopus Energy primarily for social housing providers, housing associations, local authorities, and shared ownership schemes. The tariff structure is agreed on a case-by-case basis between Octopus and the landlord. Eligibility and commercial terms vary by portfolio. Get in touch and we can help you understand whether your properties qualify.