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Octopus Cosy Southern England

Tips for Saving on Your Electricity in Southern England


Run Appliances During Cosy Price Dips

Take advantage of minor dips for washing machines, dishwashers, and other high-usage devices.

Use Heat Pump Weather Compensation

Let your heat pump automatically adjust to outside temperatures for efficiency and comfort.

Schedule Hot Water Heating Strategically

Heat water during minor price dips to reduce costs without affecting comfort.

Enhance Home Insulation

Better insulation reduces demand on your heat pump and lowers energy costs.

Consider a Smart Remote Heat Pump Controller

Controllers like Havenwise align your heat pump usage with tariff peaks and troughs.


About the Octopus Cosy Tariff

Stable Pricing with Occasional Minor Dips

Cosy offers predictable prices, with small dips ideal for high-energy appliances.

No Daily Volatility

Unlike Agile or Tracker, Cosy keeps bills consistent daily and monthly.

Compare to Other Tariffs

You may miss some of the lowest daily rates, but bills remain predictable.

Heat Pump Compatible

Works well with manufacturer settings and weather compensation for efficient heating.

Predictable Cost Benefits

Ideal for households preferring stable monthly bills while exploiting minor dips.


Track Usage Trends

Check Energy Stats UK and our social media feeds for daily consumption graphs.

Observe Seasonal Patterns

Tracking seasonal electricity patterns helps optimize appliance and heating use.

Heat Pump Performance Insights

Use general graphs to monitor efficiency across different weather conditions.


Learn More & Get Started

See full details on our main Octopus Cosy page.

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