Lauren Smith, Author at Simply Switch

Renewables Were the UK’s Main Source of Energy During First Quarter

Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy

Blustery weather, including winter storms, gave a boost to wind power and made renewable resources the UK’s largest source of electricity in the…

Apr07

Customers Paid to Use Green Energy Over the Weekend

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity

Customers signed up to smart energy tariffs were paid to use green electricity during the day for the first time on Sunday, as…

Apr06

Tesco Mobile Offers Free Unlimited Off Peak Calls

Written by Lauren Smith in Mobile

The mobile arm of the supermarket giant is offering its customers free unlimited evening and weekend phone calls to keep in contact with…

Apr03

OVO Furloughs a Third of Its Workforce

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

OVO Energy has furloughed 3,400 employees as the coronavirus lockdown hits the energy sector.

Apr02

Energy Companies Ask Government to Enable Payment Holidays on Bills

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Energy firms have reportedly asked the government to back a loan scheme worth up to £100 million a month so they can extend…

Mar31

UK Has Cut Emissions by 45% Since 1990

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Environment Renewable Energy

A renewable energy boom and the retirement of coal power stations have driven the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions down by 45.2% since 1990,…

Mar30

ISPs Will Lift Broadband Data Caps During Pandemic

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

Broadband providers will suspend data allowances, as part of a package of “important commitments” to help vulnerable consumers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar27

Nottingham City Council’s Robin Hood Energy Under Review after Losing £23 Million

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Nottingham City Council is considering options for its energy firm Robin Hood Energy after a “tough financial year” took losses at the not-for-profit…