Gas & Electricity
Top 10 money & energy saving tips for Climate Week
Climate Week (21-27 March 2011) is the perfect opportunity to wise up on the most energy efficient and cost effective changes you could be making within the home.
Climate Week - npower encourages homeowners to find out more
As Climate Week (21-27 March) gets underway, npower is encouraging homeowners to pay a visit to its stand at the Ideal Home Show to find out how to make their homes more energy efficient and better manage their impact on the environment.
Rural communities besieged by thefts of ‘liquid gold'
NFU Mutual has seen a dramatic increase in claims for domestic heating oil since the cost of the commodity surged at the end of 2010. The UK's leading rural insurer is advising homeowners and businesses to protect their fuel supply as thieves prey on rural areas to get their hands on the new ‘liquid gold'.
Radical overhaul of energy market is welcome
The announcement by industry regulator Ofgem that it is going to tackle failures in the energy market is very welcome says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Oil reserves at risk from theft without right protection
Unrest in the Middle East continues to impact fuel prices. Homeowners alarmed by the spiralling cost of heating oil - but still keen to save money - can stock up now in spite the rising number of thefts this winter advises insurance broker Hastings Direct.
EDF Energy to fund new Energy Debt Advice service
EDF Energy, one of Britain's leading energy companies, has announced a new nationwide partnership with Citizens Advice, the largest providers of independent debt advice in the UK.
Getting ready for spring
From cleaning and decorating, to gardening and DIY, spring brings with it an irresistible incentive to blow away the cobwebs and get your home spruced for the warmer months ahead.
British Gas plugged into UK’s first fully electric car
British Gas and Nissan have announced that British Gas is the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for Britain's first affordable, practical 100% electric car - the Nissan Leaf.
Consumers in debt to energy suppliers by £624 million
Almost 5 million UK households (19%) are in debt to their energy suppliers, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. The study shows that consumers now owe £126 on average, collectively racking up an estimated £624 million of debt to energy suppliers.
Energy profits and price hikes
This winter's price hikes have added a staggering £630 million onto British household energy bills says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. In total, almost 28 million customers have been affected by price rises, with the average annual bill now going up by £63 or 5.9% to £1,132.
New market leading energy tariff from British Gas
Lisa Greenfield, energy analyst at Confused.com, said: "British Gas have announced the launch of a new best buy energy tariff which undercuts tariffs from its competitors by £11 a year, making it the current market leader.
British Gas’ profits fuel need for clarity on energy prices
In response to Centrica's profits announcement, Mike O'Connor CBE, Chief Executive of Consumer Focus, said: ‘We need successful energy companies but consumers may look at today's profits and at recent prices rises and question how one justifies the other.
Calls for Warm Home Discount to recognise ‘super priority groups’
Consumer Focus is calling for the Government to consider how it could extend its energy bill discount scheme to more fuel poor households and give greater consistency to its approach to fuel poverty.
Ofgem warned over 'failing' annual statements
Ofgem is being warned that annual energy statements are failing to deliver, despite being a linchpin of its plans to boost the number of households taking part in the competitive energy market.
Sainsbury’s and British Gas put solar panels in the weekly shop
Sainsbury's customers can now top up their weekly grocery shop with one-off purchases such as Solar Panels, to help them generate their own energy at home.