{"id":100382,"date":"2024-12-24T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=100382"},"modified":"2024-12-24T15:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T15:48:12","slug":"octopus-energy-offers-free-electric-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/octopus-energy-offers-free-electric-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Octopus Energy Offers Free Electric Blankets to Help Vulnerable Customers Save on Energy Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a proactive bid to alleviate the financial burden of soaring energy costs, <strong>Octopus Energy<\/strong> has announced a festive initiative to provide 10,000 free <strong>electric blankets<\/strong> to vulnerable customers. This move, designed to help households save on heating expenses, could result in annual savings of <strong>\u00a3300<\/strong> for some recipients, according to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost-Effective Comfort: The Advantages of Electric Blankets for Targeted Heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The electric blankets, which use efficient heating elements to provide warmth, offer a practical alternative to heating an entire home. A spokesperson for <a href=\"https:\/\/octopus.energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Octopus Energy<\/a> highlighted the stark difference in costs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHeating a whole home costs around <strong>\u00a34 a day<\/strong>, whereas an energy-efficient electric blanket can heat a person for just <strong>2p-4p an hour<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The spokesperson further emphasised the benefits for specific groups: \u201cThis is a vastly more cost-effective way to stay warm, particularly for individuals with <strong>mobility issues<\/strong>, those who spend extended periods in one place, or people with medical conditions that make them more sensitive to the cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated Daily Costs Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Heating Method<\/th><th>Cost Per Day<\/th><th>Cost Per Hour<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Heating an Entire Home<\/td><td>\u00a34.00<\/td><td>~\u00a30.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using an Electric Blanket<\/td><td>\u00a30.24 &#8211; \u00a30.48<\/td><td>\u00a30.02 &#8211; \u00a30.04<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This comparison underscores the significant savings electric blankets can offer, especially for those seeking to minimise energy use during colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Electric Blankets Can Reduce Winter Energy Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/octopus-energy-offers-savings\/\">Octopus Energy<\/a>\u2019s analysis demonstrates the tangible impact of electric blankets for customers. \u201cCustomers who used electric blankets saved an average of <strong>10-20% on their energy bills during the winter months<\/strong>,\u201d the company stated. Over a year, these savings can amount to <strong>\u00a3300<\/strong>, making the investment in an electric blanket a sound financial decision for many households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is also urging customers who can afford to do so to consider purchasing their own blanket, which typically costs around <strong>\u00a360<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Providing Free Electric Blankets to Those Most Affected by Cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10,000 free electric blankets are intended for <strong>elderly customers<\/strong> and those with <strong>mobility or medical issues<\/strong>, who are particularly affected by the cold. Octopus Energy has pledged to prioritise these groups through its <strong>Octo Assist scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile everyone is feeling the pinch of rising energy bills, some are struggling far more than others,\u201d the company said. \u201cWe want to ensure the blankets reach those who need them the most, including individuals with specific vulnerabilities or medical needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine eligibility, applicants will need to complete a <strong>Paylink budget assessment<\/strong>. Customers struggling with bills are encouraged to reach out to Octopus Energy for additional support, as the company offers a variety of assistance options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Solutions: Investing in Electric Blankets for Winter Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who do not qualify for a free blanket, Octopus Energy continues to recommend purchasing one independently. Research shows that using an electric blanket instead of central heating could save households a significant amount over the course of a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to Save with an Electric Blanket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase a high-quality electric blanket<\/strong> (costs approximately \u00a360).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the blanket instead of heating your entire home<\/strong> when stationary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor the savings on your energy bills<\/strong> \u2013 up to <strong>\u00a3300 annually<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cElectric blankets are a simple, cost-effective solution to staying warm this winter,\u201d the spokesperson added. \u201cFor many, they can make a substantial difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Octopus Energy&#8217;s Support for Vulnerable Households During the Energy Crisis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects Octopus Energy\u2019s commitment to supporting customers through the challenges posed by the current energy crisis. By providing innovative, energy-saving solutions, the company aims to help the most vulnerable households remain warm and safe during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information or to apply for assistance, customers are encouraged to visit the company\u2019s website or contact Octopus Energy directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Octopus Energy is providing free electric blankets this Christmas to support vulnerable households in staying warm and reducing heating costs during the winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":100385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100382"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100384,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100382\/revisions\/100384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}