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Gas and electricity news and energy saving tips
29
May
Renewables Now Powering 30% of World’s Energy
Almost a third of the world's electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2023, marking a staggering 19% increase from the turn of the century.
22
May
Clearing the Air: The Link Between Energy and Air Quality
While the energy market exerts a significant influence on environmental factors, air quality also influences energy consumption patterns. This article sheds light on how these two elements shape each other and how the relationship impacts consumers in the UK.
14
May
Why Soaring Temperatures Mean Rising Bills
In a disturbing yet unsurprising revelation, BBC analysis has uncovered that the world's oceans have been breaking temperature records daily for the past year. Based on data from the EU's Copernicus climate service, the analysis reveals that oceans have been experiencing unprecedented temperatures, with each day since May 2023 setting a new record.
08
May
Simple Steps for Smooth Switches
If you have considered switching your energy supplier in the past but put it off, there’s a good chance it was because you were worried about the hassle. However, Ofgem rules have changed to provide more robust support for consumers stuck in limbo between energy suppliers.
01
May
Interest Rates Threaten UK’s Green Energy Shift
A recent report from the Resolution Foundation has sounded a warning regarding the impact of elevated interest rates on the UK's transition to renewable energy. According to the think tank, persistently high borrowing costs could significantly inflate expenses associated with the country's green energy initiatives.
22
Apr
Attacks in the Middle East Rock Oil Market
Oil prices experienced a downturn last week following Iran's strike on Israel. Brent crude, a commonly used global benchmark, edged lower. This decline contrasted with a price surge the week before as anticipation of Iranian action grew, pushing Brent crude to an almost six-month high.
15
Apr
Record-Breaking March Raises Energy Alarm
The last month will go down in history as the warmest March on record, marking the tenth consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures globally. This unsettling trend has raised concerns among scientists.
04
Apr
Understanding the April 2024 Price Cap Change
As Ofgem's energy price cap adjustment arrives, households across the UK are preparing to reassess their energy expenses. The shift promises to lower Britain’s energy bills to their lowest levels in over two years, offering welcome respite to consumers grappling with the cost of living crisis.
21
Mar
Heating the Future: Inside Energy House 2.0
To combat the challenges posed by the climate crisis, scientists and construction firms are questioning the conventions of home design. Researchers are testing new-build houses inside the first laboratory of its kind situated at Salford University, as The Mirror reported.
14
Mar
Spring Budget Burns Scottish Oil and Gas Industry
In a surprising move during the recent budget announcement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt declared that the Scottish oil and gas industry would bear the brunt of his fiscal measures via the extension of the windfall tax on their profits.