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A major energy firm with more than seven million customers in the UK is offering free electric blankets for those who need them most. Temperatures are continuing to plummet across the country as we move into autumn and winter, leading many to be concerned about how much they'll spend on heating.
Fortunately, customers at Octopus Energy could receive a much cheaper option to stay warm without spending a penny. The firm's electric blankets scheme provides free blankets to customers living with specific vulnerabilities and medical needs.
According to the firm, while heating a whole home can cost £4 a day, an energy-efficient electric blanket can heat a person for up to 4p an hour. In the backdrop of increasing energy bills, this offers a significantly more cost-effective way to