Gas & Electricity
Despite last year's price cuts, energy debt soars
Ofgem's latest quarterly social obligations report reveals some worrying trends and raises concerns about the ongoing affordability of household energy, says uSwitch.com.
Staying safe and warm in a winter power cut
Householders are being urged to cut out and keep a handy guide on staying safe and warm in the event of a winter power cut.
Investment could spell future energy bill mystery for consumers
Ofgem has published final proposals for funding the first tranche of projects from a potential £1 billion package of extra investment in Britain's high-voltage networks.
first:utility encourages customers to submit meter readings
Gareth Kloet, head of energy comments "With the new iSave2 tariff, first:utility aims to minimise the estimated billing roulette by encouraging customers to submit regular meter readings through an incentive scheme; £5 for each reading submitted over the course of the year.
first:utility launches iSaveV2 tariff
Challenger energy company, first:utility, UK smart meter energy supplier, has announced the first energy price reductions of 2010 with new tariff iSaveV2, which makes first:utility the cheapest energy supplier in the country.
Big freeze to hit energy bill payers in the wallet
The UK's "Big Freeze" will hit bill payers in the wallet by adding considerably to their winter energy bills, says moneysupermarket.com - especially as Brits typically use around 40 per cent of their annual energy consumption over the winter months.
Doorstep energy salesmen must provide written quote
New rules governing the doorstep selling of energy kick in today. Anyone sold a new energy plan on the doorstep, in the high street or even in a shop or store must now be given a written quote before the sale can go through.
Energy bills create chills in the cold, says Which?
With freezing temperatures hitting the UK in the last few weeks, many consumers are worried about paying their energy bills, reveals a new survey from Which? Switch.
M&S Home Insurance offers home emergency cover
The freezing conditions across the UK this winter have led to a large increase in the number of householders making home emergency insurance claims including for burst pipes, according to M&S Home Insurance.
E.ON at home with British landlords
E.ON UK, one of the country's leading power and gas companies, has become a Recognised Supplier of the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK.
Savvy savers slash energy bills by jumping online
With the "Deep Freeze" sending chills through households in the UK, moneysupermarket.com warns British bill payers they will use around 40 per cent of their annual energy consumption over the winter months.
Power firms accept Ofgem price controls
All seven owners of Britain's electricity distribution networks have accepted Ofgem's final proposals for the 2010-2015 price control.
Cold snap will push up energy bills but not household energy prices
Households could see their winter fuel bills increase by £60 if the cold snap continues into February, but reports that energy prices could go up are a red herring says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Pensioners advised to review energy bills
Gareth Kloet, Head of energy reminds people to keep warm this winter: "Pensioners are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to cold weather and as we experience the coldest snap for over 30 years, for those worried about unaffordable high bills, help is at hand.
High housing costs forces cut down on heating
As the cold snap continues across Britain, bringing what could be the coldest winter for 30 years, Shelter has released new research showing that one in four people are having to reduce the amount they spend on heating because of high housing costs.