The cost of balancing supply and demand on the UK’s grid hit £139 million in July, as coronavirus restrictions continue to depress electricity…
Continue ReadingNuclear Industry Vows Lessons of Hinkley Point C Will Bring Down Cost of Future Plants
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
The cost of constructing new nuclear power stations could be cut by 30% by the end of the decade, the industry has claimed.
Continue ReadingOne in three customers with bundled mobile contracts are still being charged for their handsets after they have technically paid them off, Which? magazine has…
Continue ReadingEDF will close its Hunterston B nuclear power station next year, at least a year earlier than scheduled.
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Pays £1.73m for Botched Transfer to New Top Up Service
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
British Gas failed to inform around 270,000 prepayment energy customers it was changing top-up provider and minimum top-up spend and will pay £1.73…
Continue ReadingResidents to Invest in Solar Farm Through Council-Issued Bonds
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Residents in Warrington will fund a new solar farm through a community municipal investment (CMI), part of the council’s ambitious plan to reach…
Continue ReadingFacing contracting budgets and higher home energy consumption, nearly 420,000 people switched away from the largest energy suppliers in June and July, seeking…
Continue ReadingCustomers are least satisfied with broadband provider TalkTalk and mobile operator Three, Ofcom’s telecoms league table revealed.
Continue ReadingOvo to Pay £1.2 Million After SSE Missed Smart Meter Target
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Smart Meters
Ovo Energy will pay £1.2 million in penalties for SSE’s failure to hit targets for installing smart meters last year.
Continue ReadingWelsh Government to Retrofit Social Housing to Boost Energy Efficiency
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills
The Welsh government has announced a £9.5 million social housing retrofit programme, intended to curb energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty…
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