Octopus’s social housing tariff: Tenant Power explained
A tariff where housing-association solar and batteries cut tenant bills by around £200 a year — and what to do if your home doesn’t qualify yet.
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| Name | Tenant Power (Octopus Energy) |
| Who it’s for | Social housing tenants whose landlord fits rooftop solar + battery |
| Typical saving | Around £200 a year off tenant energy bills |
| How it earns | Battery exports stored solar to the grid at peak times; landlord and tenant share the value |
| Scale | Rollouts in Scotland, London and beyond; ~10,000 homes targeted by end of 2026 |
| Can tenants opt out? | Yes — tenants can switch tariff or supplier at any time |
How Tenant Power works
The landlord (a housing association or council) installs rooftop solar and a home battery. The home runs on its own solar first; surplus charges the battery, and Octopus’s software exports stored power back to the grid at peak times when electricity is most valuable. That export income is shared between landlord and tenant — the landlord recovers its investment, and the tenant’s bill drops by around £200 a year. It’s the first UK tariff structured so both sides of the social-housing relationship gain from the same kit.
Who qualifies — and who decides
Eligibility follows the property, not the person: your home qualifies when your landlord has fitted the solar-and-battery package and enrolled the property with Octopus. Tenants can’t apply individually — if you’re interested, the practical step is to ask your housing association whether it’s in the programme (nearly a hundred social landlords have been in talks, with rollouts live in Scotland and London and a target of 10,000 homes by the end of 2026). Importantly, it’s not a lock-in: tenants keep the right to switch tariff or supplier at any time.
If your home doesn’t qualify yet
Most social housing isn’t on the scheme yet — but that doesn’t mean paying full price. If you’re on your supplier’s standard variable tariff, a two-minute comparison against fixed deals frequently finds savings without any hardware at all, and support schemes like the Warm Home Discount stack on top. Related: Octopus’s Zero Bills programme goes further still for qualifying new-build homes.
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Your questions answered
What is the Octopus social housing tariff?
It’s called Tenant Power: landlord-installed rooftop solar and batteries power the home and export to the grid at peak times, with the value shared so tenants save around £200 a year.
Who qualifies for Tenant Power?
Social housing tenants whose landlord has installed the solar-and-battery package and enrolled the property with Octopus. Eligibility attaches to the property; ask your housing association if it’s participating.
How much does Tenant Power save?
Around £200 a year off tenant energy bills, on top of the home running on free solar during the day.
Can I apply for Tenant Power myself?
Not individually — your landlord has to join the programme. If your home isn’t eligible, comparing tariffs normally still cuts a standard-variable bill without any hardware.
Do Tenant Power tenants have to stay with Octopus?
No — tenants can opt out and switch to another tariff or supplier at any time.
Product details checked 23 July 2026 from supplier announcements and our live tariff database; rates vary by region — always confirm on a live quote. We may earn a commission when you switch through us — see how we get paid.
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