Energy firm shares hilarious response after customer reveals risqué way to save money on bills

Energy firm Octopus had a hilarious response when a homeowner revealed exactly how they choose to spend their time when saving money on electricity.

The user told Fesshole, an account on X offering people the chance to 'confess sins anonymously', that they use the 'power down hour' as their time to bonk.

The energy firm's special low power sessions allow their rewards members to earn free electricity hours by reducing their energy use during peak times.

It applies to those with smart meters, who can reduce their electricity use compared in two 'Power Down sessions' in order to unlock one free Weekend Happy Hour, effectively time to use energy at no cost.

Admitting how they spend their hour, the user wrote: "We are using our Octopus Energy power down hour for sex.

"We turn off all the appliances and go to bed for a hot session. Three times a week fun uninterrupted by tech or bad telly, plus we get a free hours electricity on a Sunday."

Responding to the post on X, Octopus quipped: "Even with the power off, the sparks are clearly still flying in your household."

The energy supplier then went on to share a meme showing two people in bed, with the man appearing to tell his partner he would be free for bedroom activities 'between 6 and 7pm'.

Describing the 'Power Down' saving sessions online, the Octopus Energy website reads: "At peak times, networks are more likely to fire up dirty fossil fuel generators to meet demand.

"In these sessions, we reward you with Octopoints for using less power.

"Switch the TV on standby. Schedule the laundry for later. Skip the dishwasher and do it by hand. Go low-power mode and get paid in Octopoints for every kWh you save."

The messaging comes as the energy price cap is set to rise by 4 per cent on Thursday (1 October).

The rise will hit regular households in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

The increase will see the energy bill for the average household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity reach £1,723, up £5 a month or £60 a year if this level was sustained over 12 months.

Ofgem said the increase reflected higher wholesale gas prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with volatile global markets remaining the dominant driver of price changes.

Comparison site Uswitch warned households without smart meters to send in readings to their supplier by the end of the month to avoid being charged higher rates for energy used before 1 October.