Four of the largest mobile operators in the UK have all announced that they will be raising prices in mid-contract.
Continue ReadingCustomers are at risk of being overcharged by energy companies unless new caps on energy bills are put into place soon, MPs have…
Continue ReadingIceland on track to become first country using more energy on bitcoin than powering homes
Written by Michael Quinn in Energy Suppliers
Cryptocurrencies may have dropped in value recently but that doesn’t mean that demand for them is slowing down.
Continue ReadingOfgem, the energy regulator, has announced it will extend a price cap on vulnerable customers to reach a further million households in the…
Continue ReadingEurope’s Offshore Wind Capacity Grew by 25% in 2017
Written by Ben Rich in Climate Change Renewable Energy
Europe’s ability to produce power from wind grew by up to 25% over the course of 2017, taking total capacity to 15.8 gigawatts,…
Continue ReadingOfgem to Investigate Ovo Over Incorrect Estimated Bills
Written by Michael Quinn in Energy Suppliers
Independent energy provider Ovo is currently being investigated by the industry watchdog over allegations that they have been using incorrect data when charging…
Continue ReadingCustomers Who Don’t Switch Losing Hundreds of Pounds a Year, Says Citizens Advice
Written by Michael Quinn in Energy Suppliers
Consumers who don’t regularly shop around for new and cheaper energy tariffs are at risk of paying up to £1,000 extra per year…
Continue ReadingThe UK’s energy watchdog has received criticism from the National Grid over plans to connect the Hinkley point C power station the UK’s…
Continue ReadingTrump to Place High Tariffs on Imported Solar Panels and Washing Machines
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change Government Policy Renewable Energy
Donald Trump is set to introduce a new levy on certain imports designed to promote US manufacturing and ward companies away from buying…
Continue ReadingAverage UK Household Spends More Time Using the Internet Than Watching TV
Written by Michael Quinn in Broadband
A 2017 survey done by EY of 2,500 UK residents has shown that 56% of households now spend a greater amount of time…
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