Octopus Energy
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Aug 28, 2026
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Archived data · Aug 28, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026Then vs now
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Archived data · Aug 28, 2026 – Sep 2, 20264 mentions · avg score 8 (live posts)
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Archived data · Sep 2, 2026 – Sep 7, 20264 mentions · avg score 9 (live posts)
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Archived data · Aug 28, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026No, usage figures are available through a number of sources that are not your supplier. This data is held centrally now in a system called ECOES which is managed by a combination of bodies appointed by Ofgem
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