Gas & Electricity
EDF fuel the winter war with two new fixed priced rates
The Blue +Price Promise March 2015 fixes rates for around 18 months. There are no early termination fees and EDF promise to inform customers if any other suppliers offer a tariff that is more than £1 a week cheaper.
Smarten-up, why wait for the energy freeze?
Take control of energy bills instead of banking on pie-in-the-sky price promises.
Nation in the dark about energy guzzlers at home
New research from LED Hut has found that Brits are completely in the dark about which home appliances are guzzling the most power.
A quarter of couples have argued about the central heating
Twenty-four per cent (24%) of people living with a partner have had a heated debate with their other half about how warm their home should be, with 12% having argued about their energy bills, according to research from Gocompare.com.
‘Future-proof’ your energy bill with a fixed price plan
With speculation mounting over a winter price hike, plus uncertainty over how suppliers will react to Labour's price freeze pledge, consumers are being urged to ‘future-proof' their energy bills by signing up to a competitive fixed price plan today.
2.5 million people borrowed money to pay for utilities in July
Three million people borrowed money to buy food in July, according to research by Debt Advisory Centre. Nearly as many again (2.5 million or 5% of UK adults) used a credit card or took out a loan to settle gas, electricity and water bills.
Out in the cold: Brits paying more than Australians and US citizens for their utilities
As Labour leader Ed Miliband promises a freeze on gas and electricity prices, Budget Direct shows just how much more Brits are paying than their US and Australian counterparts.
Confused consumers caught up in energy myths
With switching levels in the energy industry at an all-time low, recent research from uSwitch.com uncovers the barriers and myths that are preventing consumers from turning their backs on rocketing energy bills or discontent with their supplier.
Households need to act swiftly with energy price rises imminent
With energy price hike announcements expected imminently, MoneySuperMarket is urging households that are still paying their provider's standard prices to make the switch now to beat any increases and take advantage of the best tariffs while they are still available.
Green Deal helping to make homes more energy efficient
The latest research shows that Green Deal assessments are continuing to help people make their homes more energy efficient.
British Gas and Landis+Gyr announce £600m smart meters deal
British Gas customers are set to benefit from a £600m deal between British Gas and Landis+Gyr. The landmark deal means Landis+Gyr will supply the majority of the 16 million smart meters British Gas will install in its customers' homes.
Tenants' energy rights explained
Ofgem has published guidance for tenants setting out their energy rights. The publication of this accessible information is part of Ofgem’s wider work to empower consumers and to deliver a simpler, clearer and fairer energy market.
New report uncovers why we make little effort to switch household bills
With the new current account switching scheme about to launch on the 16th September, a report out from uSwitch.com, finds that the majority of consumers are aware that they can switch their household service providers, but 42% still make little or no effort to do so.
Silver lining for those on fixed plans set to end as suppliers up their game
As temperatures are set to plummet, many consumers could see their energy bills soar this month as a number of fixed deals come to an end.
Save energy and cash this winter
Energy Secretary Edward Davey and John Lewis today flick the switch on a product labelling trial that puts the lifetime electricity running costs on washing machines, washer dryers and tumble dryers.