Gas & Electricity
Over four million customers switched energy supplier in 2006
Over four million customers voted with their feet by switching their energy supplier last year according to energy regulator Ofgem. Switching numbers for the first ten months of 2006 were 750,000 higher than for the same period in 2005.
As inflation rises uswitch.com asks: When will energy prices begin to fall?
Official inflation figures show that cash strapped British consumers are facing more financial gloom in 2007. However, according to uSwitch.com, the independent online switching and comparison site, the figures actually conceal the true impact of rising living costs on more vulnerable groups in society, such as pensioners.
moneysupermarket.com makes a stand for gas and electricity customers
In an attempt to spur reluctant consumers into making sure they ditch greedy power companies and get the cheapest utilities supply, price comparison website moneysupermarket.com today announces it is offering £30 cash-back to all customers switching to a dual fuel tariff through its service.
Liberalisation of European energy market not working as it should be
uSwitch.com has welcomed today's European Commission report into the state of the energy industry in Europe but says it must be actioned quickly.
British Gas fined for keeping Click Energy customers on hold on premium rate number
British Gas has today been reprimanded and fined £5,000 by ICSTIS, the premium rate services regulator, for keeping customers who call up regarding its Click Energy tariff on hold for long periods on a premium telephone line.
£5 charge for late paying British Gas customers
Tim Wolfenden, Product Strategy Manager at uSwitch.com, the UK’s leading switching and comparison service comments on British Gas’ policy to charge customers £5 for late payment.
Brits left in the cold without heating cover
Two million UK consumers are out of pocket for failing to take out suitable heating cover plans, according to research by uSwitch.com.
New Year starts with price rise misery for thousands
Despite the price of wholesale gas plummeting and British Gas’ forecast for lower energy prices in the spring, uSwitch.com, the UK’s leading independent comparison and switching site warns that energy customers on capped rates finishing imminently will be shocked to find that their bills jump by 49% or £317.
Switching away from prepayment could save you money
After a year of relentless price rises, many of the 1.3 million customers on electricity token meters will be caught out financially when their meters are finally brought up to date to reflect the new prices.
uSwitch meets criteria for new energywatch Confidence Code
After the recent scrutiny of some online switching services, uSwitch.com is pleased to confirm that it meets the criteria of the new energywatch Confidence Code.
Brace yourself for New Year energy price hikes
Some people will start the New Year with not just a hangover but also the headache of energy price hikes.
Consumer groups urge action to stem tide of misleading ‘green’ energy claims
The National Consumer Council and the consumer watchdog, energywatch, today call on Britain’s household energy suppliers to be more honest and upfront about their ‘green’ tariffs – and to spell out clearly what the environmental benefits really are.
Brits want cut in council tax and other financial incentives to go green
Half of all British consumers think it is too costly to make their homes eco-friendly, but a growing number are willing to ‘go green’ if they are offered financial incentives, according to the new ‘Eco-Homes’ survey from home insurer, MORE TH>N.
uSwitch.com urges the Government to keep the energy flame glowing
Fuel Poverty and climate change are two issues the Chancellor needs to address in his pre budget report this week, according to the UK’s leading independent switching and comparison service, uSwitch.com.
Switch to green energy? We wood
Green is the new black, with more people now recycling and purchasing eco-friendly products. However, when it comes to switching to a green electricity provider people remain reluctant.