Tag: energy
British homes add extra £514 million to energy bills by leaving gadgets plugged in
A study of 2,000 adults found most households (86 per cent) are guilty of leaving an average of eight items on standby at any one time – with TVs, microwaves and washing machines being among the biggest offenders. This is costing an extra £20 a year, or £513,766,000 across all UK households, which generates more…
Energy Savings: the most expensive appliances revealed
The cost of living crisis has us all wondering how we can save money on our energy bills, which appliances are the most energy-efficient, and which are raking up the most money. Together with the energy experts at Hometree, we have crunched the numbers and revealed the costs of running your home appliances, by looking…
Demand for EVs falls due to rising energy prices, report shows
Appetite among drivers for electric vehicles (EVs) is waning amid rising living costs and surging energy prices, new Auto Trader research shows. Electric vehicles represented over a quarter (27%) of the share of new car enquiries being sent to retailers through Auto Trader’s marketplace in June, when petrol reached almost £2 a litre. But by November, as…
Energy price guarantee to rise to £3000 per year for average household
Help with energy costs has been extended for all households from April 2023, but at a less generous level than at present, meaning millions will still face higher bills. The bill for a typical household will rise to £3,000 in April, from £2,500 now, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced. Without this help, average bills would have…
5 things to do if you suspect an energy provider is overcharging you
As energy costs soar this winter, many British homeowners are struggling to afford bills, especially if they are charged for more than they've used. This year, the UK’s Ofgem warned energy suppliers to tighten up direct debit policies, after several companies were taking too much money from customers on automatic payments. If you think you’re being overcharged…
8 tips to cut the cost of heating bills this winter
Many households will be worried about the impact of rising energy prices this winter - and into next year - following the government’s announcement that the energy price guarantee for all households will now run for just six months, until April 2023. In conjunction with Which? we've found a number of ways consumers can make…
Energy Price Guarantee – 5 tips to help you save money on your bills
On 1st October, the government's energy price guarantee will come into effect, limiting the amount you can be charged per unit of gas or electricity. However, the new rates are still higher than they have been up to this point. This means anyone without a smart meter should remember to take their energy readings on…
Google and UK Power Networks develop digital versions of cable maps
Google’s artificial intelligence division is hoping to revolutionise hand-drawn maps of electricity cables in a move that could benefit the global utility industry. Google’s DeepMind engineers have partnered with UK Power Networks which delivers electricity across London, the East and South East, to create digital versions of maps covering more than 180,000km of electricity cables.…
Which? reveals energy customers’ most common complaints
Unauthorised charges, inaccurate bills and generally poor customer service are among the most common complaints made to energy suppliers, according to Which? research. Which? surveyed over 8,800 members of the public about their experience with and any complaints about their energy provider in October 2021, when the energy crisis began. A lack of competitive deals…
Consumers pay over the odds for boiler cover, Which? claims
Image: British Gas New Which? research reveals boiler cover is not cost-effective for most consumers and many would be better off paying for repairs and services as needed. With the cost of living and energy bills rising at alarming rates, many will be trying to find ways to save money…
