Octopus Energy has launched its first Zero Bills homes in Scotland, where households won’t pay any home energy bills for at least 10 years.
All 57 properties at the Tranent Grove development in North Dundee with Discovery Homes will be eligible for Octopus Energy’s ground-breaking Zero Bills tariff as an optional upgrade for homebuyers, marking the first Zero Bills site north of the border.
Launched in 2022, Zero Bills allows customers to move into homes that incorporate innovative green tech, including heat pumps, batteries and solar panels.
The announcement follows Octopus Zero Bills’ recent launch in France, which marked the fourth country to join the global Zero Bills movement, after the UK, Germany and New Zealand.
So far, Octopus Energy has approved Zero Bills eligibility for over 5,000 homes through partnerships with developers, covering affordable and private rent, plus private and shared ownership properties.
Octopus aims to deliver 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030.
Nigel Banks, Zero Bills director for Octopus Energy, said: “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 of Discovery Homes, said: “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.”
