Offshore wind will power every home in the UK by 2030 By Tom Brook published 11 October 20 The Prime Minister’s plan is intended to help the UK meet its ambitious climate targets.
New initiatives could save you hundreds on your energy bills – here’s how By Tom Brook published 6 October 20 The launch of the Green Homes Grant and the introduction of the new price cap could save you money, but switching could save you even more.
Shell cuts oil and gas production as the market shifts towards renewables By Tom Brook published 1 October 20 The UK’s ‘net zero’ carbon emissions target is helping suppliers move away from fossil fuels. Here’s what that means for your energy bills.
Satisfaction with energy suppliers is higher - but 11 million homes are still overpaying their energy bills By Tom Brook published 29 September 20 74% of customers are happy with their energy supplier, but customers could be overspending by £189 by relying on the price cap.
Second-gen smart meter installations pass the five million mark By Tom Brook published 18 September 20 5 million second-generation smart meters have now been installed – but what does this mean for your energy bills and the future of the network?
Social Energy wins UK’s first-ever fully domestic weekly FFR contract to help balance the national grid By Tom Brook published 12 September 20 The company will supply week-ahead FFR following the results of a recent trial.
Over 400,000 households ditch the Big Six to save on their energy bills – but what are the best alternatives? By Tom Brook last updated 6 October 20 Almost a million households switched supplier in June and July, with nearly half moving to a challenger brand.
Reduce your energy bills: applications now open for £140 Warm Home Discount By Tom Brook published 22 August 20 The Warm Home Discount is a support scheme for households who usually struggle to pay for their energy bills in winter.
Octopus Energy review By Tom Brook last updated 25 August 21 Octopus Energy is one of the cheapest, greenest energy suppliers in the UK.
Households to see ‘big savings’ as energy price cap falls - but switching supplier will lower your energy bills far more By Tom Brook published 16 August 20 Over 11 million households will save £84 on their energy bills this October.
Millions of Brits to save £85 on their energy bills this autumn By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 The coronavirus pandemic has slashed energy demand, helping to push wholesale gas and electricity prices to record lows.
Energy bills to rise by £219 million - but Ofgem plans radical reforms By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 Although energy bills are set to rise by £150 per household, Ofgem is planning to radically transform Britain’s energy infrastructure.
Household energy bills rise by 3% in July as switching activity spikes By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 With the end of lockdown causing a spike in the cost of energy, switching provider could save you money.
Smart meters save customers £270m on their energy bills during lockdown By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 Houses with smart meters report they have saved around £39.50 on their energy bills since March.
Green Homes Grant: Chancellor sets aside £2 billion for green home upgrades By Tom Brook last updated 14 July 20 Over 600,000 households in England will be upgraded and green improvements could save you hundreds of pounds a year.
Buying a share in a wind farm could reduce your energy bills By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 You could save up to 26 per cent on your bills and 740kg of CO2 per year with your purchase.
Portable air conditioning units can add £28 per week to your energy bills By Tom Brook last updated 25 August 21 As Brits swelter in the heat, interest in air conditioning units is at an all-time high.
Smart meter installations to be increased across the UK following lockdown By Tom Brook last updated 14 July 20 Getting a smart meter fitted in your home could help you save up to £250 on energy bills every year.
How to speed up your broadband By Luke Edwards last updated 31 January 24 Broadband Upgrade your speeds with these quick and easy tips
Britain breaks record for coal-free power generation - so what does this mean for your energy bills? By Tom Brook last updated 14 August 20 Britain hasn’t generated any coal-powered electricity for two months. Here’s how this might affect your energy bill.
Energy bills set to rise after three-year low as oil price increases By Tom Brook last updated 14 July 20 Changing energy supplier could reduce your energy bills by £300 per year, but you’ll need to act fast.