Octopus Energy completes acquisition of failed green energy supplier Bulb

Michael Holder
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Government agrees deal that further cements Octopus Energy's position as one of the UK's biggest renewable energy suppliers

Octopus Energy has officially completed the acquisition of failed renewable energy supplier Bulb Energy and its 1.5 million customers, after the deal was approved by both the UK government and High Court...

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