Gas & Electricity
EDF Energy price rise will encourage energy efficiency
Yesterday EDF Energy turned up the heat on its customers, after becoming the last of the big six to announce a price hike.
EDF Energy to increase prices
EDF Energy, the only major British energy supplier to freeze its prices right through the winter, has announced a price rise. The increase, 6.5% for gas and 7.5% for electricity, comes into effect on 2nd March.
E.ON’s price hike kicks in tomorrow
Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, says: "This is the last in a line of energy price hikes to hit British households this winter. However, by holding off until February, E.ON has at least protected its customers from higher prices through two of the harshest winter months.
Energy efficiency drives large fall in gas use in British Gas homes
British Gas homes have seen a 22 per cent decline in gas consumption, on average, as more homes adopt energy efficiency measures. These cuts in gas use follows three decades of rising consumption, and shows the impact energy efficiency is having on British homes, according to an independent report.
British Gas puts customers in control of direct debits
British Gas is introducing flexible monthly direct debits and payment holidays for customers with online accounts. Eligible customers will now be able to set the amount they want to pay each month and choose up to two months in every 12 in which they pay absolutely nothing.
Energy bills could go up by £7 a week due to cold snap
Recent price hikes from five of Britain's biggest energy suppliers have added £52 to the average annual household bill.
Households go without heating to save on bills
Higher energy prices have led to a shock rise in the number of people cutting down or rationing their energy usage, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
npower customers urged to cash in on outstanding refunds
Consumer Focus is urging customers who have yet to take advantage of their refund from npower for gas bill overpayments in 2007, to claim their share of more than £20 million still up for grabs.
Preventing condensing boiler breakdowns
With temperatures in Britain taking another dip this week, the coldest winter for 100 years seems unwilling to leave just yet.
Beware the silent killer
Confused.com is urging all consumers to do a safety check on all their gas appliances, chimneys and flues, to protect themselves from the silent killer - carbon monoxide poisoning.
The family blame game when it comes to wasting energy
Families are playing a blame game when it comes to their energy bills, according to research from uSwitch.com. While almost a third of people (32%) say that Mum uses the most energy in their household, when it comes to wasting energy the finger is pointed firmly at the children, with over a quarter (28%) saying that they are the biggest culprits.
'Chilling' energy bills on the way after coldest December on record
With the effects of the "Deep Freeze" continuing to send chills through households in the UK, moneysupermarket.com warns British bill payers to get on to the best possible energy tariff.
Energy price hikes add over £560 million to household bills
Pre and post-Christmas energy price hikes have added a staggering £560 million onto household bills says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. In total, 24.6 million customers have been affected by price rises, with the average annual bill now going up by £56 or 4.7% to £1,250.
Beat the VAT rise and green up your home
Homeowners with a New Year's resolution to green up their homes and combat soaring energy bills can install a VPhase device now and beat the VAT rise. The must-have smart technology that cuts electricity bills by around 10%, lowers energy wastage and carbon emissions, is now available from Eaga Heating Services Limited at a pre-VAT increase price until 31st March 2011.
New Year brings new savings drive for Brits
Over half (59 per cent) of Brits will look to make further savings in 2011, according to research by online insurer swiftcover.com.