God Is An Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature

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It says it's 'making energy fair, clean and simple for all' and 'building the sustainable energy system of tomorrow'. There is a growing suite of evidence for nature healing trauma, [11] and intuitively, as is the case with many people facing disaster, Goldsmith knew to find solace in the wild. In the natural world, we find solidarity: we learn that humanity is not isolated and separate. This is the truth that God is an Octopus reminds us of. A brave journey into the esoteric This book is the story of a year of soul-searching that followed a terrible loss. In an instant, Ben's world had turned dark. Yet, unbelievably to him, the seasons kept on turning, and as he immersed himself in the dramatic restoration of nature in the place where it happened, he found healing. Since 2016 Octopus Energy has achieved some notable goals in the energy market. It is the only energy firm to become a Which Recommended Provider (WRP) for three consecutive years. This book is the story of a year of soul-searching that followed a terrible loss. In an instant, Ben’s world had turned dark. Yet, unbelievably to him, the seasons kept on turning, and as he immersed himself in the dramatic restoration of nature in the place where it happened, he found healing.

As well as getting a cheaper energy deal, they reported that the switching process was “seamless”. They also said that in their experience, Octopus offers minimal and succinct communication - which they appreciate - and that everything about the supplier is lean and simple, right down to the UX of its app. With the content based on Ben's personal experience of loss and grieving, I have decided not to give a star rating. It's such a moving story of loss coupled with the journey of grief. We read about Ben's year of immersing himself within nature and his quest to find solace and meaning. The provider also says it doesn’t think it’s right to penalise single fuel households, or to force customers to take gas and electricity from Octopus Energy just to get the best price. Smart meters I can honestly say that Octopus Energy are one of the only energy companies that I actually trust at this moment in time. Their energy tariffs are the best I can find. Their monthly bills are clear and concise. JimThis is also a significant improvement in their response time for phone calls compared to their average response time in the previous two years. According to the Which survey Average response time of Octopus Energy in 2018 and 2019 are 2 minutes 29 seconds and 2 minutes 14 seconds respectively. This shows how much they are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to their customers. Goldsmith, B. 2023. God is an Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature. Bloomsbury Wildlife, London. ISBN: 978-1-3994-0835-6 Based on a survey of 1,182 Octopus customers carried out in October 2022, and a Which? energy company request for information made in November 2022. Octupus energy toll-free phone number is available from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 4 pm, on Friday for customers. It is also the only company in the market that allows customers to speak with the owner

With a customer score of 73%, Octopus Energy is in first place again this year according to its customers. It came top out of the 16 energy companies rated in the latest annual Which? customer survey of 10,197 members of the public. There is a touching moment in the immediate aftermath of the funeral, when Goldsmith is despondent, sitting on the bank of his pond. His friend and advising naturalist, Chris Couldrey joins him on the bank and offers a gentle conversation about the restoration of the farm’s newt ponds. In his exhaustion, Goldsmith surprises himself by jumping up and asking if Couldrey wants to go and see those newt ponds. In the ensuing conversation, Goldsmith finds he has an untapped reserve of energy – he becomes instantly immersed in Couldrey’s idea to re-wiggle the ditch running through the field. Although the first part is definitely a memoir, I would say that some parts read as a recollection of facts and research. Octopus Energy supplies gas and electricity to customers of Affect Energy, Co-operative Energy, Ebico Living and London Power. For more information about energy tariffs and selecting energy plans, read our energy-tariff-explained what is the best plan for you Octopus Energy commitment to green energyOctopus Energy has been a Which? recommended supplier for three years in a row. This year, it was named Energy Supplier of the Year by Uswitch, and Octopus was also voted the company that’s done the most to advance UK renewables at the 2019 British Renewable Energy Awards. So it is important to find out where Octopus Energy customers service really stands. image credit octopus energy Of the two per cent that rated Octopus Energy 'bad', some complained about poor customer service, while others reported delays in reply or inaccurate billing forecasts. We also noted a number of customers stating that they had teething issues shortly after switching to Octopus. Many of these comments appear to have come from customers who were automatically transferred over when their previous supplier was bought out by Octopus. It was also the second best for supporting vulnerable customers, which includes people struggling to pay their bills as a result of the energy crisis. Octo Assist Fund

However, bear in mind that to qualify for the Octopus Energy referral scheme, you’ll need to switch directly with Octopus, rather than going through a comparison service. Octopus Energy: Warm Home Discount

An extraordinarily powerful and moving journey through the darkest of griefs to the enduring love, hope and renewal of the natural world. A book of universal wisdom. -- Benedict Cumberbatch Goldsmith begins to take action on his own land, and the alchemy of rewilding becomes his obsession and redemption. First comes the “rewiggling” of a human-made drainage ditch, encouraging the curves that make for a healthy, meandering stream. When it fills with rain for the first time, he’s greeted by “an unfamiliar sense of joy that coyly hovered, tentatively awaiting permission to wash over me”. Next comes the ripping out of fences, and a poignant sense of how much Iris would have loved to ride her pony over the newly opened-up landscape. The vision of Octopus Energy is to end UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by making advancements in renewable energy. To do this they have made some significant efforts from the beginning.