Octopus Energy is bundling battery storage directly into its retail electricity subscriptions. (Octopus Energy)
In a partnership with Lunar Energy, Octopus is offering 30 kWh home battery systems to Texas residents—zero upfront costs. Instead of buying the system outright, customers lock in an 8 cent/kWh fixed energy rate for three years while paying a $45/month subscription for the battery itself (with an option to own).
The dual purpose: (1) It automatically keeps essential home power running during grid outages and (2) actively manages when power is stored, used, and sent back to the grid.