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Energy price cap on pre-payment meters tightened
About three million households are set to benefit from a tightening of the price cap on pre-payment energy meters, according to regulator Ofgem.
The regulator says the move will cut the average bill for pre-payment customers by up to £19… Continue reading
New energy price cap considered
A price cap on energy bills could be extended to many more households on low incomes, under plans being considered by regulator Ofgem.
A limit on the cost of gas and electricity for those on pre-payment meters already saves about… Continue reading
Pssst – want a smart meter?
Well most of us have now heard about them, or seen the Gaz and Leccy adverts.
Every energy supplier must offer its customers a smart meter by 2020. But it’s not compulsory to have one.
So, should we bother?… Continue reading
British Gas residential profits down 11% amid customer exodus
British Gas owner Centrica said profits at its UK residential supply business fell 11% as it faced up to competition in the energy market. The drop in earnings to £553m came as it lost 409,000 customers over the course of… Continue reading
An energy supplier league table is to be published
An energy supplier league table is to be published to increase transparency on the numbers of people on expensive standard variable tariffs.
- new measures to help more households benefit from the UK’s competitive energy market
- energy supplier league table to… Continue reading
What shall I do if my energy supplier goes out of business?
Ofgem safety net: If your energy supplier goes out of business
Energy-saving tips for SMEs
If the average UK household can save £80 just by turning off devices when they’re not in use, imagine what a business could save by doing the same. What other changes can you make to save more, and what should… Continue reading
Investigation of energy price comparison sites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating a suspected breach of law by energy price comparison websites.
The competition watchdog will look into whether comparison websites agreed not to compete with each other when consumers searched for the best… Continue reading
Consumers are £270million out of pocket due to billing errors
Energy bills are confusing enough for most of us, so what happens when energy suppliers make errors? Research from uSwitch has shown that 3.8 million consumers have been on the receiving end of bad billing from… Continue reading
Want help in reducing your bill?
Are your energy bills a headache? Do you need help and advice in reducing your bills?
Papworth Trust are offering free advice and support to help Harborough residents reduce their energy bills
Reduce lost heat
Heat smartly
Condensation control
Switch… Continue reading