Octopus Energy has brought its Zero Bills tariff to Scotland for the first time, unveiling a new housing development where residents will not pay household energy bills for at least a decade.
All 57 homes at the Tranent Grove development in North Dundee, built by Discovery Homes, will be eligible for Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills tariff as an optional upgrade for buyers. It marks the first Zero Bills site north of the border.
Launched in 2022, Zero Bills is designed for homes fitted with low-carbon technology including heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage. Octopus guarantees that qualifying households will pay no home energy bills for at least five to ten years.
The Scottish launch follows the recent expansion of Zero Bills into France, the fourth country to join the scheme after the UK, Germany and New Zealand.
RENEWABLE POWERHOUSE
To date, Octopus Energy has approved more than 5,000 homes for Zero Bills eligibility through partnerships with major developers, spanning private sale, shared ownership and rental properties. The company has set a target of delivering 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030.
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills Director at Octopus Energy, says: “Scotland is a renewable energy powerhouse – making it the perfect next spot for us to roll out Zero Bills homes.
“By working with leading developers like Discovery Homes, we’re shaking up the future of housing, bringing the reality of no home energy bills to the people of Scotland.”
Grant White, director at Discovery Homes, adds: “At Discovery Homes, our mission has always been to build properties that don’t just meet today’s standards but anticipate the needs of the future.
“Partnering with Octopus Energy to deliver Scotland’s first Zero Bills homes at Tranent Grove is a proud milestone for us.
“By integrating cutting-edge green technology with our high-quality builds, we are offering our owners long-term financial peace of mind and a sustainable lifestyle that was once a pipe dream. This is the new gold standard for Scottish housing.”
Main picture: Verto, The Green, Falmouth
