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How to take advantage of Octopus Energy’s Power-Up programme with EcoFlow power stations
To avoid wasting a surplus of renewable energy, Octopus Energy and NPUK have developed a programme offering customers FREE energy when solar and wind energy sources are flush.
The programme, known as Power-ups, offers customers...
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Power Outages in the UK: How to Prepare
Even without experiencing an energy crisis in the UK, enough is happening ecologically and geopolitically to inspire panic and general concern. Residents of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland are witnessing electrical breakdowns through floods,...
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18 Ways to Prepare For a Winter Power Outage
How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Winter
1. Winterproof Your Home
Before winter creeps in, prepare your home as best you can to keep the warmth in during an outage. Insulate your attic and...
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How Long Does a Power Outage Last?
The quick and mostly vague answer to this question is that most power outages last only a few minutes, but some can last for days or even up to a week. While this may...
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10 Common Causes of Power Outages (and 2 Unusual Ones)
The last few years have seen a notable increase in electrical blackouts across the U.S. These power outages have a knock-on effect that doesn't just leave people without power, but can also affect access...