Customers of the 28 energy suppliers that folded over the past year are facing “aggressive” debt collection tactics and struggling to access refunds,…
Continue ReadingIf the volatility in global gas markets continues, British households could face typical energy bills well over £3,000 per year from the autumn,…
Continue ReadingDrax has agreed to keep the coal-fired units at its North Yorkshire power station running this winter as the government and grid operators…
Continue ReadingFour in five (81%) Brits support scrapping standing charges on energy bills, a survey from Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) has found, as the…
Continue ReadingEV Drivers Missing Savings from Home Charging Points and Tailored Energy Tariffs
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Lack of dedicated home charging points and failure to use tailored home energy tariffs are exposing EV drivers across Europe to higher charging…
Continue ReadingTransport for London Seeks Renewable Energy to Power the Underground
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Transport for London (TfL) is launching a tender to purchase 10% of its required electricity from renewable sources, part of a plan to…
Continue ReadingHouseholds Could Be Paid to Use Less Electricity to Prevent Blackouts
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Millions of households could be paid to use less power during peak times under a plan by the electricity grid operator to reduce…
Continue ReadingCon artists are exploiting widespread anxiety about high energy bills to steal consumers’ bank and personal details and money, a new analysis warns.
Continue ReadingWind Power Compensated This Year but Electricity Supplies Could Be Tight Next Winter
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Wind farms stepped in last winter when a shortfall of gas and nuclear generation meant margins were tight on the electricity grid. However,…
Continue ReadingNearly Two-Thirds of Brits Are Worried About Paying Energy Bills
Written by Lauren Smith in Household & Bills
With energy bills scraping £2,000 and due to soar still higher in October, 64% of Brits are concerned about affording gas and electricity.
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