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Gas and electricity news and energy saving tips
25
Jul
Should UK Energy Prices Vary By Region?
Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, has voiced strong support for reducing electricity bills for people living near wind farms.
19
Jul
What Does Labour’s Win Mean for North Sea Oil?
The North Sea oil industry has been a cornerstone of the UK's economy since BP's historic discovery in 1970.
03
Jul
Could a UK Heatwave Cause Mass Power Cuts?
As a blistering heatwave swept across the Balkan peninsula at the end of June, four countries experienced extensive power cuts, exposing the fragility of their energy infrastructures.
26
Jun
Could Liquid Air Create Jobs and Energy?
Work has begun on a £300m energy plant in Greater Manchester. This plant will store surplus electricity from British wind and solar farms in the form of liquid air.
18
Jun
Energy Poverty: How We Can Fuel Change
Energy poverty is a pressing issue, affecting millions of households across the UK. As the cost of living rises and wages stagnate, more and more families are finding it difficult to heat and power their homes.
13
Jun
How Nuclear in North Wales Could Impact Energy
The UK Government has confirmed Wylfa on Anglesey as the preferred site for a new large-scale nuclear project, marking a significant milestone in the UK's energy strategy.
03
Jun
The July 2024 Energy Price Cap Change Made Simple
In a promising (but not-so-simple) update for consumers, energy regulator Ofgem recently announced that the Energy Price Cap will decrease by 7% starting on 1st July 2024.
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.