Gas & Electricity
SimplySwitch: Ofgem proposes new green energy rating scheme
A new scheme has been proposed by Ofgem that would see energy tariffs given a green rating based on how much carbon they generate.
Ofgem announces new green energy rating system
Ofgem has announced new energy ratings to help consumers understand green energy plans.
Go green and cut your bills in National Maintenance Week
As the nation prepares to clean out their gutters and draught proof their windows for National Maintenance Week, Fair Investment Company is advising homeowners to make the most of the green energy providers on the market to help reduce their carbon footprint and save money at the same time.
Scottish & Southern Energy introduce new tariff
As the weather gets colder and people start to turn up their heating, energy companies are stepping up the fight to win new customers.
Heating repairs could burn a hole in household budgets this winter
With weather forecasts predicting the onset of the first real chill this winter, uSwitch.com, the independent switching and price comparison service, is urging householders to ensure their boiler is serviced and working properly – or risk wasting over £64 million this winter on unnecessary boiler and heating system repair bills.
Is the end in sight for British Gas’ customer service nightmare?
The latest independent Customer Satisfaction Report, published by uSwitch.com, reveals that there might be an end in sight to British Gas’ customer service nightmare. Although the energy giant has been voted Britain’s worst provider for the third time running, the good news is that it has seen almost a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction levels.
Britain still lukewarm on green energy
With environmental issues top of the agenda, new research from SimplySwitch has revealed that green attitudes do not yet translate into action when it comes to choosing energy providers. While over two thirds of Britons claim that being ‘green’ is important, only 16% would consider switching to a green energy tariff.
Iberdrola and Scottish Power's financial results
Commenting on Iberdrola and Scottish Power's financial results, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "Scottish Power is now part of the world's fourth largest electricity company.
Energy-saving bulbs have a bright future
Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says Which?
Energy efficiency shouldn’t be a struggle
Fairinvestment.co.uk is advising UK householders to get energy efficient this week and do their part to lessen their carbon footprint for the eleventh annual Energy Saving Week which runs from October 22 to 28.
British Energy’s plant shutdowns cause spike in electricity prices
British Energy announced yesterday that it had shut-down of several of its nuclear reactors after finding corrosion during routine inspections. The temporary closures, which will affect a quarter of British Energy’s nuclear-generated output, caused wholesale prices to leap by 17%.
How committed are Britain’s suppliers to going green?
Two of the big six energy suppliers are supplying less renewable energy to customers year-on-year, so just how committed are Britain’s suppliers to going green?
British Gas hits back at Scottish and Southern Energy
British Gas has thwarted Scottish and Southern Energy’s bid to have the cheapest online energy plan in the market, by undercutting its rival by 32p.
British Gas revised pricing
Commenting on British Gas Click Energy 4 again becoming the cheapest product on the market, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Some are calling it a price-war, but the battle between Scottish & Southern and British Gas is suddenly looking more like an Olympic game of table tennis.
Scottish and Southern put the heat on British Gas over prices
Scottish and Southern Energy has launched a new online energy plan, which is now the cheapest in the market after undercutting closest rivals British Gas by £5.71.