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Gas and electricity news and energy saving tips
18
Feb
3 Ways to Fix Energy in The UK
The UK’s overreliance on gas has contributed to the price of energy increasing. We look at three ways to fix the marker.
30
Oct
Ofgem issues final warning to energy suppliers
Ofgem has issued GnErgy a final order to pay its Renewables Obligations (RO). Is another energy supplier about to go bust?
04
Dec
Are energy firms ripping off UK households?
British Gas and Scottish Power have become the latest suppliers to increase rates. But wholesale energy prices are falling - are energy firms ripping off UK households?
21
May
Are video games making your energy bills rocket?
If your kids are keen gamers, their gaming habits could be pushing your energy bills through the roof! Here’s what to do if your energy bills are too high.
15
Feb
Beat the energy price cap to win
Switch energy suppliers with UKPower to beat the energy price cap and for the chance to win one of six great Amazon gadgets. Switch to win now.
22
Nov
Bulb Energy set to enter administration
Bulb is the latest energy supplier to find itself struggling and has been placed into special administration. What next for Bulb customers and the energy industry?
28
May
Can your energy supplier stop you switching?
Energy suppliers have been blocking certain price comparison services to stop customers switching – but are suppliers actually allowed to block switches?
24
May
Do you hate your energy company?
Energy suppliers top the list of homeowners’ most hated service providers. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with your energy supplier.
14
Jul
Does energy supplier support go far enough to help struggling households?
The big five energy suppliers have met with key stakeholders to discuss what they can do to help consumers. But does it go far enough?
13
Apr
Does where you live affect your standing charge?
Households are expected to have a sharp increase in their standing charges, but does where you live affect how much you will have to pay?
26
Apr
Does your energy supplier owe you money?
If you pay your energy bills by Direct Debit, there’s a good chance your supplier owes you upwards of £100. Here’s how to claim your money back.
14
Jan
Don’t get stung by backdated energy bills
Has your energy supplier tried to claim backdated payments on your bills? Did you know they can only backdate payments for 12 months? Find out more here.
23
May
Energy bills could hit £3,000
The UK’s energy crisis is still ongoing, with experts now forecasting bills to rise by up to £900 in winter.
20
Sep
Energy theft – are you at risk?
Energy theft is costing the UK around £500 million every year – that’s at least £20 per person - here's how to spot and report a meter cheater.
12
Jul
How to deal with energy debt
Almost 3 million households are in debt with an energy supplier. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills.
26
Sep
How a new boiler could save your home business money
Working from home has obvious benefits for new start-up businesses, but while it cuts out the cost of renting a business premises, energy bills can soar. Replacing your home's boiler could have a big impact on the amount of energy you use, and dramatically reduce your business energy bills.
13
Oct
How green is your green energy deal?
Switching to a green energy deal is a way to save money and do a bit for the environment. Or is it? It seems not all green deals are as green as you think.
18
Aug
How many people switch energy?
2020 looks set to be another record year for energy switching - here’s why now is the time to switch to a better deal for gas and electricity.
27
Oct
Do you know how much your appliances are adding to your energy bills?
From leaving the TV & lights on when not in the room or overfilling the kettle, we all have bad energy habits - how much are yours adding to your bills?
14
May
How much energy are you using?
How much energy do you use? 85% of households have no idea, according to a new study. Here’s why you need to know your energy use to help cut costs.
01
Sep
How to bleed a radiators in 5 simple steps
If your radiators aren't heating your home properly, it could be because air bubbles are trapped in the system. In which case they'll need bleeding, here's how...
07
Feb
How to get help with rising energy costs
The energy crisis in the UK has caused energy prices to skyrocket. Here is all you need to know about getting help with the rising energy costs.
01
Oct
How to manage your student utility bills
It’s time to go back to university – here’s how to manage your student utility bills, to keep costs in check and make that student loan go a little further.
11
Jan
How to prepare your home for winter in 6 simple steps
The clocks have gone back, the big coat is back out, and the first morning frost has been scraped from your windscreen – it’s time to prepare your home for winter.
15
Jan
How to protect your home against storm damage
Heavy snow and high winds have been forecast for the UK in the coming weeks, here’s how to protect your home against storm damage.
03
Aug
How to protect yourself against energy price hikes
British Gas is the last of the Big Six to announce it will be putting up the price of electricity - here's how you can protect against future price hikes.
18
May
How to save energy and switch supplier this summer
If your fixed rate energy deal is up in the next couple of months, a summer switch could knock hundreds of pounds off your winter energy bills.
08
Jun
How to save energy in the kitchen
Kitchen appliances use a lot of energy. Here are some top tips to help you save energy in the kitchen and cut your gas and electricity bills.
20
Oct
How to save energy when the clocks go back
The clocks go back this weekend and the darker, colder days mean that most of us use more energy in winter than at any other time of the year. Here's how to save energy when the clocks go back.
14
Jun
How to stop your energy supplier installing a prepayment meter
Energy firms have come under fire for forcing too many customers to use prepaid meters, but can you stop your supplier from installing one?
18
Jul
6 ingenious energy saving gadgets your home needs now
Need a helping hand to make your home more energy efficient? Check out these 6 ingenious energy saving gadgets.
07
Aug
Iresa energy collapse – what are your options?
If you’re one of the 90,000 customers affected by the collapse of Iresa Energy, you may well be wondering what you do now. Here's all you need to know.
05
Feb
Is the energy price cap a rip-off?
The energy price cap has been in place just over a month, and Ofgem has announced it’s going up by 10%. Is the price cap doing more harm than good?
29
Apr
Is your energy direct debit too high?
There's been troubling signs that energy suppliers have upped household’s direct debits above that of the price cap. Learn more about what’s happening here.
06
Nov
Why leaving the light on could be damaging your health
We’ve all been guilty of leaving lights on unnecessarily at one time or another - not only is it bad for the environment, it ight also be bad for your health.
18
Dec
Can local councils cut energy prices and help you go green?
Could local authority owned energy companies help offer households a fairer deal on energy, cut bills for millions of customers and even go green?
28
Jun
Ofgem announces greater customer protection
Ofgem has announced plans to limit how much suppliers can keep in credit balances as well as rules to protect credit balances when a supplier fails.
24
Oct
Ofgem crackdown on energy firm collapses
Ofgem plans to make gas and electricity companies to be subjected to independent audits in bid to boost customer service and prevent collapses.
07
Feb
Ofgem energy price hike for vulnerable households
5 million vulnerable households are to be hit with a price hike on their annual energy bills, despite being protected by the energy price cap.
20
Nov
Ofgem proposes ‘bad debt’ energy price hike
Ofgem has proposed a £21 hike on energy bills from next April to cover increasing levels of “bad debt”. Here’s why we think that’s a bad idea.
16
Aug
Rise in gas prices could see energy suppliers go bust
Renewable energy deadlines and record highs on the UK gas market mean a string of small suppliers could potentially go bust by the end of August.
15
Mar
How to save energy during Daylight Saving Time
Longer, warmer days mean we need less energy to light and heat our homes, which means lower energy bills. Check out these energy saving tips for Daylight Saving Time.
08
Dec
How to save money on your energy bills this Christmas
UK households are expected to spend a whopping £41m on energy bills this Christmas day. Here's how to trim those festive gas and electricity bills.
22
Oct
7 simple ways to save energy when working from home
The coronavirus crisis means more of us than ever are working from home, - check out our top tips on saving energy while in self isolation.
12
Feb
Should fracking be banned in the UK?
What is fracking? Why is it so divisive? And could it really lead to lower energy bills? We examine the pros and cons of shale gas extraction in the UK.
21
Jan
Should you fix your energy prices now?
With wholesale prices fluctuating wildly, is now the best time to fix your energy prices or should you stay the course?
15
Apr
Should you switch to a small energy supplier?
Although there are more than 70 energy suppliers to choose from, 75% of households are still with the Big Six. Is it time you switched to a smaller supplier?
11
Jul
6 simple ways to save energy in the school summer holidays
The school summer holidays are here again. Check out our six simple energy-saving tips to see you through the six weeks of the summer holidays.
28
Jun
Energy smart meters - the pros and cons
With utility costs skyrocketing and energy bills being a substantial expense, we ask are energy smart meters a good way to help cut spiraling energy bills?
23
Nov
Spark Energy collapse – what are your options?
Just days after Extra Energy went under another small supplier has gone bust. Spark Energy has announced it has ceased trading, affecting 290,000 households. If you’re a Spark Energy customer, here’s what happens next.
02
Dec
End of Npower signals the end of the Big Six
After SSE pulled the plug on its merger with Npower, Eon has pulled the plug on Npower - ending the Big Six and putting thousands of jobs at risk.
13
Sep
SSE to sell to Ovo
SSE is in talks over the sale of its UK retail energy business to OVO just months after the plug was pulled on a domestic energy merger with Npower. What’s going on?
29
Aug
Are subsidy cuts and policy changes curbing community renewable energy schemes?
Renewable energy from community-run energy schemes is powering the equivalent of 130,000 homes across the UK, but could subsidy cuts and policy changes have slowed down the number of projects launched.
06
Jul
What’s the problem with smart meters?
Smart meters are getting a bad press, largely due to lower than expected savings & technical issues. But here’s why smart meters are about more than saving money.
07
Aug
The truth about the energy price cap
The energy price cap has been reviewed again, and it won’t help all households. Switching remains the best way to save. So what’s the problem with the price cap?
25
Apr
The truth about wind generation
Wind energy is one of the most widely used and clean sources of renewable energy. But like everything it has its pros and cons.
21
Jun
Is it time to go green?
Wind and solar sources now generate more electricity in the UK than fossil fuels – is it time to embrace renewable energy?
10
May
Who are the UK’s best and worst energy companies?
There’s more to energy switching than simply cutting the cost of your gas and electricity bills. Here are the UK's best and worst energy companies.
19
Oct
What are heat pumps?
Heat pumps are an alternative to gas boilers and a big part of the UK’s decarbonisation plans. Here’s more on how they work and how to get one for your home
28
Mar
What is the UK's energy security strategy?
The UK is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with energy prices soaring, but can the UK’s energy security strategy help dampen this? Read about it here.
25
Jan
Why are energy suppliers going bust?
Why are so many energy suppliers going bust? And should this make you think twice about switching away from the Big Six? We take a closer look and offer some invaluable energy swithcing advice.
18
Dec
Why YOU will pay for energy collapses
Eight energy suppliers have gone bust this year. Here’s why YOU will have to help foot the bill for transferring customers to a new supplier.
07
Jan
Will the situation in Iran affect energy prices?
Instability in Iran due to US airstrikes could affect the cost of energy for households and businesses across the UK. Here we explain how and why.
21
Dec
Will the UK suffer energy shortages after Brexit?
The UK could suffer gas supply shortages and increased energy costs when it leaves the EU, according to industry experts. We take a closer look at the problem and what you can do about it.
17
May
How to get a refund from your energy company
If you pay for your energy by monthly direct debit, your energy company may actually be taking more money from you than it needs – in which case, you could be due a refund.
30
Nov
10 top tips to help reduce your utility bills
Whether you’re a business, a homeowner, a tenant, or living at home with your parents, there are a few things you can do to cut the amount of energy and water you use, and help reduce your bills.