Three popular broadband providers have yet to officially join a voluntary scheme offering compensation for customers whose broadband goes down.
Continue ReadingScottish Parks Could Provide Low-Carbon Heating for Homes
Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Renewable Energy
Green spaces could provide enough heat to warm 15% of Scotland’s households—the equivalent of all homes in Glasgow and Dundee combined.
Continue ReadingThe telecoms regulator is interrogating the fees internet providers charge former customers to keep their email accounts, according to a BBC report.
Continue ReadingWind power generated 15% of Europe’s electricity last year, as 15.4GW of new capacity came online.
Continue ReadingScottish Power Launches Green Energy Tariff
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy
Scottish Power’s new green energy tariff will source electricity directly from the firm’s own solar and wind farms, distinguishing it from ‘greenwashed’ deals…
Continue ReadingMillions of Sky Broadband and TV customers will see their bills rise from April, the provider has announced.
Continue ReadingTelecoms Providers Must Warn Customers When They’re Out of Contract
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile
New Ofcom regulations requiring telecoms providers notify customers when their contracts lapse could save Britons £1 billion a year on their broadband and…
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Reverses Decision to Increase Minimum Meter Top-Ups
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
The UK’s largest energy supplier will reverse its decision to hike the minimum top-up of pre-payment meters, after campaigners cautioned the change could…
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Owner Centrica Blames Price Cap for £1.1 Billion Loss
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Centrica has blamed the price cap on energy bills and tumbling natural gas prices for its bleak returns last year.
Continue ReadingMayor Launches £3.6 Million Fund to Improve Energy Efficiency of London Homes
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills Renewable Energy
A new £3.6 million fund will help London councils and housing associations kickstart the transformation of their ageing housing stock, making homes low-carbon,…
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