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.
Continue ReadingNew Regulations Will Limit Amount of Customers’ Money Energy Suppliers Can Hold
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
“Tough new measures” from Ofgem will prevent energy suppliers from using customers’ credit balances “like an interest-free company credit card” and will reduce…
Continue ReadingAt the UK government’s request, EDF will keep its West Burton A coal-fired power stations running this winter, months after it was due…
Continue ReadingBulb Apologises After Customer Direct Debits Were Taken Late
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Customers of energy supplier Bulb should ensure they have enough money in their accounts to cover their bills after a blunder meant some…
Continue ReadingBeware Text Scammers Purporting to Offer the £400 Energy Rebate, Action Fraud Says
Written by Lauren Smith in Household & Bills
Text messages and emails claiming to be from Ofgem and offering energy customers a £400 rebate are a scam, and recipients shouldn’t reply,…
Continue ReadingThe government has scrapped the last available subsidy for personal electric cars, arguing that the money will be better spent on expanding the…
Continue ReadingAccording to Which?, ISPs are not doing enough to promote social tariffs, which are discounted broadband offers available to low-income households.
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