Dampened energy demand during lockdown could force operators to switch off wind farms and power plants, or risk overloading the electricity grid, National…
Continue ReadingAlternative full-fibre broadband provider CityFibre now has a footprint of just under 300,000 connections, in its push to reach eight million premises by…
Continue ReadingThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a series of EE advertisements promising “unrivalled” and “unbeatable” 4G and 5G, following a complaint from…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Furlough 11,000 Workers While Competitors Redeploy Staff
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
British Gas, E.ON, Npower and OVO has collectively furloughed 11,000 employees, but other energy suppliers are keeping staff on the payroll through the…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Dissent on Proposed Government Loan Scheme
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Heads of two energy companies have raised objections to the loan scheme trade body Energy UK is seeking from the government.
Continue ReadingRenewables Were the UK’s Main Source of Energy During First Quarter
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Blustery weather, including winter storms, gave a boost to wind power and made renewable resources the UK’s largest source of electricity in the…
Continue ReadingCustomers signed up to smart energy tariffs were paid to use green electricity during the day for the first time on Sunday, as…
Continue ReadingThe mobile arm of the supermarket giant is offering its customers free unlimited evening and weekend phone calls to keep in contact with…
Continue ReadingOVO Energy has furloughed 3,400 employees as the coronavirus lockdown hits the energy sector.
Continue ReadingEnergy 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…
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