Gas & Electricity
OVO now cheapest energy supplier
Small energy suppliers are challenging their bigger rivals and beating them on price yet again, says uSwitch.com.
moneysupermarket.com: Fuel Poverty Report
Commenting on the seventh annual Fuel Poverty Report from the Department of Energy & Climate Change, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said:
Beware the silent killer
Confused.com is urging everyone to do a safety check on all their gas appliances, chimneys and flues, to protect themselves from the silent killer - Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Fuel poverty: Will the Government ever get a grip?
New figures out from the Citizens Advice Bureau reveal a surge in the number of people seeking help and advice regarding mounting household energy bills.
Continuing increase in Brits struggling with fuel debts
During the first two quarters of this financial year, from April to September 2009, Citizens Advice Bureaux in England and Wales have seen a 46% increase in the number of clients with fuel debts compared to the same period last year.
Sempatap helps reduce heating bills
Houses with solid walls (that's almost every property built prior to 1920) lose up to a staggering 45% of heat if the walls are not properly insulated.
Ofgem to give more clout to consumers
Welcoming the announcement by energy industry regulator Ofgem that its probe is going to give more muscle to consumers, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, says: "Ofgem is tackling market issues head on and giving more clout to consumers.
npower takes the sting out of switching
Gareth Kloet, Head of Utilities at Confused.com comments on npower's new fixed tariffs: "In the wake of Ofgem's report that suggests consumers will see further rises in prices from the ‘big six' energy providers in the future, it is pleasing to see one of them respond with new competitive fixed rate tariffs.
Brits top the class on green IQ test
Brits know more about climate change than their European counterparts according to new research launched today (Monday 19 October) to mark the beginning of Energy Saving Week (19-25 October).
Online customers benefit from energy price cuts
While the majority of households have seen energy prices drop by 4% or £54 this year, new research from uSwitch.com reveals that households who are on suppliers' online plans have enjoyed cuts three times this size.
Energy customers face a long winter of discontent
Gareth Kloet, head of energy at Confused.com says: "Whilst it is good to know that Ofgem have compiled this report, none of the possible scenarios modelled is good news for consumers who are already struggling to deal with the last 12 months of price rises.
moneysupermarket.com: Ofgem Project Discovery report
Commenting on Ofgem's Project Discovery report, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Today's news adds fuel to the fire that there is no doubt British bill payers need to be extra vigilant over the long term about their energy consumption,
Household bills could hit almost £2,000 in 7 years time
uSwitch.com welcomes Ofgem's report as it provides clarity about the issues facing Britain and the security of its energy supplies.
Students are wasters, its official!
Students are still living up to the caricatures of Rik and Vyvyan, made famous in TV sitcom ‘The Young Ones’, ignoring greener housemates and wasting energy, according to new research.
Energy bidding battle
Commenting on First Utility reducing the cost of its dual fuel tariffs, and Scottish Power reducing its Online Energy Saver 7, Gareth Kloet, head of energy at Confused.com, said: "First Utility reacted rapidly to E.ON's tariff tinkering yesterday and it looks like there's no end in sight in the fight for the top spot.