energy bills
Hendry places support behind smart meters
With a mass-roll out of smart meters planned to begin in 2014, energy minister Charles Hendry MP has forecast that they will play "a key role in bringing our energy management into the 21st century," according to an article published by Energy Live News. The MP made the claim in a post published on his ...
E.ON's gas and electricity prices frozen for remainder of 2012
E.ON - one of the big six energy companies - has revealed that it will not be raising its gas and electricity prices during the remainder of this year (2012), according to an article published by the Telegraph. The announcement is set to be welcomed by millions of households and follows British Gas owner, Centrica's ...
Co-operative Energy offers to cover exit penalties for 10,000 new customers
In a bid to attract new customers, Co-operative Energy, is offering to cover the cost of penalties imposed on customers who wish to switch to one of their tariffs, according to an article published by the UK Press Association. The energy supplier has pledged that it will cover the cost of exit penalties for the ...
Huhne criticises lack of 'shopping around' on energy rates
Following the recent 15.4 per cent rise in gas prices from EDF, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, has intimated that consumers should take greater care in shopping for their energy deals if they're to get cheaper bills. Huhne, speaking in an interview with the Times, was critical of consumers, stating ...
"Overcharging" claim by energy watchdog
Government energy watchdog Ofgem says the UK's biggest energy suppliers could be "overcharging" millions of customers. Huge prices rises have been announced across the board by five of the UK's Big Six energy firms - EDF Energy is yet to announce a hike. However, Scottish Power, Scottish and Southern, British Gas, Npower and E.ON have ...
Switch energy suppliers now to avoid exit penalties
Customers seeking cheap gas and electricity should switch energy suppliers before recent price rises come into effect - or face having to pay exit penalties. Four of the UK's 'Big Six' energy suppliers have announced price rises for gas and electricity tariffs in recent weeks - with British Gas, Scottish and Southern Power and E.ON ...
Ways to save money on gas and electricity bills
Three of the UK's "Big Six" energy suppliers have hiked their bills by up to 20% - meaning most families will face an extra £190 on their fuel bill this year. Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power and British Gas have all announced hikes on gas and electricity prices. EDF Energy, Npower and E.ON are ...
Labour seeks to rally public against "Big Six" energy suppliers
Labour leader Ed Miliband is hoping to spark a revolt against the "Big Six" energy firms after a series of huge price rises for gas and electricity. Mr Miliband is believed to be hoping to capitalise on the recent public outcry against Rupert Murdoch by encouraging a consumer revolution over energy bills. The Big Six ...
Three of the Big Six have announced energy price rises
Scottish and Southern has become the third of the 'Big Six' energy companies to announce price hikes for gas and electricity. The rises will add around £171 to the average dual fuel bill for its customers - as electricity leaps up 11% and gas by 18% in September. Scottish Power and British Gas have already ...
Ofgem investigates huge difference in wholesale energy prices
Huge differences in wholesale energy prices are pushing up profits for gas and electricity suppliers, according to Ofgem. The Daily Telegraph reports that the energy watchdog is investigating the UK's "Big Six" energy companies, after figures revealed huge differences in their wholesale energy costs. In recent years, gas and electricity prices have risen across the ...
