Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut

The Guardian Environment5/1/2026

Summary

Greg Jackson, the chief executive of Octopus Energy, has suggested that some households might accept occasional electricity blackouts in exchange for lower energy bills. He argues against costly investments in the UK’s power grid, which are contributing to rising household bills. This statement comes a year after Europe experienced its largest power outage, affecting tens of millions in Spain and Portugal.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

3h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 55

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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