Octopus Energy has announced a significant enhancement to its customer experience by acquiring home energy technology startup Kuppa. This strategic move enables customers to evaluate their home’s energy upgrade potential in mere seconds, a dramatic improvement from previous timelines of days or even weeks.
By integrating Kuppa’s advanced AI-driven platform into its existing technology ecosystem, Octopus Energy will provide faster, technology-enabled virtual surveys. This innovation eliminates the need for on-site visits, allowing homeowners to seamlessly explore green upgrades and substantial savings from the comfort of their homes.
Kuppa’s technology leverages satellite imagery, smart meter data, and public databases to deliver precise energy assessments. To date, Kuppa has empowered over 250,000 households to take decisive steps toward reducing energy costs and carbon footprints through virtual home energy surveys and tailored solar system designs.
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With the full integration of Kuppa’s team and platform, Octopus Energy aims to halve the timeline from customer interest to completed installation. Ashley Firth, Head of Technology at Octopus Energy, praised Kuppa’s capabilities, highlighting how the collaboration supports their vision of 100% smart green homes.
Kirsty Kenney, Co-Founder and CEO of Kuppa, expressed enthusiasm about scaling their technology through Octopus Energy, while Reinier Zeldenrust, Co-Founder and CTO, emphasized the transformative potential of combining Kuppa’s sophisticated analytics with real-world operational data.
This acquisition marks a pivotal step toward accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions across millions of homes, driven by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to green innovation.