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Octopus Energy

Meetings with ministers

64

In the last 12 months

12

Different ministers

25

Lobbying firms used

3

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
3 June 2026Katie WhiteDESNZTo discuss accelerating electrification
14 May 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the CBI's 'Scale and Retain' initiative and how to support companies in the UK.
13 May 2026Yvette CooperFCDOTo discuss the UK's economic relationship with China.
30 April 2026Chris McDonaldDBTTo discuss UK EV transition
30 April 2026Keir MatherDfTRoundtable meeting to discuss sustaining momentum in EV uptake and developing infrastructure, investment and industrial capability to deliver in scale
27 April 2026Ed MilibandDESNZConvening of the inaugural Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group to discuss workforce and skills delivery, with a focus in this meeting on the Clean Energy Fair Work Charter
14 April 2026Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterBusiness and energy roundtable during inward visit of PM Jetten of the Netherlands to discuss collaboration between UK and Netherlands energy companies on energy security and clean power
26 March 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss energy investment and the potential implications
16 March 2026Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss on ground mount solar, Allocation Round 7 (AR7) results, rooftop solar and delivering the ambition set out in the Warm Homes Plan (WHP)
25 November 2025Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss the UK investment environment, regulatory barriers, and the Autumn Budget
25 November 2025Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss investment in renewable energy and future plans
12 November 2025Gillian MerronDHSCto discuss women's health and work
6 October 2025Martin McCluskeyDESNZIntroductory meeting to discuss priorities
24 September 2025David LammyMOJAttended an event co-hosted with the UK Government on Energy Transition at the United Nations General Assembly
28 July 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion with industry on heat pumps
15 July 2025Peter KyleDSITTo discuss digital transformation of public services.
10 July 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with small businesses as part of the UK/France State Summit
7 July 2025Sarah JonesDBTBrief drop in to regular meeting of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. All attendees attended in their role as Council members, rather than on behalf of their organisations.
22 June 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDinner meeting discussing climate action and energy policy
18 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDiscussion as part of a site visit on heat pumps and the Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition
11 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's spending review announcement
2 June 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss with suppliers how the Energy Ombudsman's service can be improved for consumers
19 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on Government's review of Ofgem
15 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on Government's review of Ofgem
13 May 2025Minister ShanksDESNZTo discuss EU cooperation on electricity trading, ETS linkage, and wider energy cooperation
8 May 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDiscussion as part of a site visit on zero bills homes
30 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan and engaging consumers with home installations
24 April 2025Liz KendallDWPPart of a visit on the government’s plans to improve menopause support in the workplace
24 April 2025Sarah JonesDBTto discuss plans for the industrial strategy
22 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on technologies that could support the development of the Warm Homes Plan
22 April 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the businesses priorities for the UK, and the wider energy sector
7 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss reforms to reduce the burden of regulation, tackle complexity, reduce uncertainty and challenge excessive risk aversion in the regulatory system
31 March 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZRoundtable to discuss COP29 and COP30 with UK pavilion sponsors
5 March 2025Liz KendallDWPMeeting to discuss Workplace Transformation
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
10 February 2025Andrew WesternDWPTo discuss tech transformation and to learn about their successes through Kraken
13 January 2025Ed MilibandDESNZClean Energy Sector Roundtable meeting to discuss the Industrial Strategy
19 December 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting and discussion about the UK commercial energy
19 December 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
17 December 2024Rachel ReevesHMTA meeting to launch the Industrial Strategy Council to discuss investment, innovation, and breaking down barriers to growth in key sectors as well as some emerging themes in responses to October’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper.
12 December 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
12 December 2024James MurrayHMTTo discuss best practice on customer services
27 November 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable to discuss capital market competitiveness and Government reforms.
27 November 2024Tulip SiddiqHMTRoundtable to discuss capital market competitiveness and Government reforms
19 November 2024James MurrayHMTTo discuss best practice on customer services
28 October 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss the Warm Homes Plan and the electrification of heat
21 October 2024Michael ShanksDESNZHQ visit and discussion on Review of Electricity Market Arrangement (REMA) and Octopus Energy's work
14 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss investment in the UK at the International Investment Summit
14 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss investment in the UK at the International Investment Summit
7 October 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZTo discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
26 September 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss net-zero aligned industries in the context of UK's growth mission, and clean energy mission
25 September 2024Ed MilibandDESNZTo discuss the energy market in the UK
18 September 2024Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss energy pricing and energy infrastructure
3 September 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZIntroductory roundtable to discuss the Minister's priorities including heat pumps
3 September 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
28 August 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable with energy suppliers to discuss winter support for consumers
26 August 2024Catherine WestFCDOTo discuss power sector decarbonisation and green transition.
31 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss Offshore Wind, to discuss Allocation Round 6 and the potential for accelerating renewables delivery in the UK
25 July 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss opportunities and challenges relating to business growth and the industrial strategy
18 July 2024Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDiscussion as part of site visit about customer support, innovation in the retail market, and clean heating
18 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024To discuss the UK energy sector and reform of planning and grids systems.

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Seahorse Environmental Communications Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2026; October to December 2025; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024
    Client named as “Octopus Energy Limited”
  • The Blakeney Group Ltd
    January to March 2026; October to December 2025; July to September 2025; April to June 2025; January to March 2025; October to December 2024; July to September 2024
  • Public First Limited
    October to December 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.