Octopus Energy expands 'Zero Bills' homes initiative to Scotland

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Energy giant announces partnership with housebuilder Discovery Homes to offer 57 new 'Zero Bills' homes in North Dundee

Octopus Energy has joined forces with housebuilder Discovery Homes to expand its 'Zero Bills' offer into Scotland for the first time. The company announced yesterday that 57 homes developed by Discovery...

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