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Ofgem’s green energy labels will ‘do more harm than good’ (9-2-10)

A new green energy label, designed to help Brits identify ‘genuine’ green energy tariffs, will cause more confusion according to critics...

British Gas’ WebSaver 6 is cheapest dual fuel tariff (4-2-10)

British Gas’ new WebSaver 6 tariff is the cheapest energy tariff available in most parts of the UK...

British Gas tops tables after 7% cut (4-2-10)

8 million households will benefit from immediate price cut, says British Gas, UK’s largest supplier of gas...

Energy bills will rocket without major reform (3-2-10)

UK energy bills will become unaffordable for many households, unless action is taken now, says regulator Ofgem...

Earn cash rewards for generating electricity (1-2-10)

Generating your own renewable electricity is now more attractive, as the government finalises the amount you could earn by selling it...

Energy debts crippling British families (25-1-10)

An increasing number of people are entering energy debt repayment plans, as the high cost of energy takes its toll...

Act fast or miss out on £800 boiler scrappage (20-1-10)

Brits can get up to £800 off a new boiler, but they need to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, Npower warns...

Brits worried about ‘cold snap’ energy bills (19-1-10)

This winter’s cold snap is fuelling fears of high winter energy bills hitting doormats in the coming weeks...

Think twice about doorstep energy deals, expert warns (18-1-10)

Customers are now better protected when energy salesmen call on them at home, but they should still proceed with caution...

First:utility now UK’s cheapest energy supplier (15-1-10)

Brits can now benefit from annual energy bills of under £900 for an average-use household with First:utility’s new iSaveV2 tariff...

Slash winter energy bills with an online tariff (12-1-10)

Switching to an online energy tariff could save Brits 24% on their costly winter energy bills...

Brits cutting back on heating (8-1-10)

One in four people have had to reduce the amount they spend on heating because of high housing costs, according to charity...

Boiler scrappage scheme now available (5-1-10)

The government launches its much anticipated boiler scrappage scheme today – which offers people £400 to trade in their old boiler for a new one...

Energy-efficient customers penalised (22-12-09)

Energy companies should reward those who reduce their energy usage, rather than penalising them with standing charges and tiered rates, says expert...

Energy bills to hit £4,000 by 2020 (21-12-09)

Brits living in poorly-insulated homes could see their energy bills rise by a third by 2020, experts warn...

Energy giants owe customers £174 million (16-12-09)

Gas suppliers are accused of sitting on millions of pounds of customers’ money, as a result of billing customers by monthly direct debit...

Npower offers its own boiler scrappage scheme (15-12-09)

Scrap your old boiler and you could potentially get £800 off a new one by combining Npower’s scrappage deal with the government’s scheme...

Npower now has cheapest energy deal for most regions (14-12-09)

New online energy tariffs from Npower are the cheapest available to most homes, but they come with a catch...

First:utility offers cheapest energy bills in Midlands (10-12-09)

Midlands and East Midlands residents can now benefit from the cheapest bills in the UK, and get a free smart meter, if they switch to First:utility...

£400 for scrapping your old boiler (9-12-09)

There’s a £400 bounty on the head of your old boiler, thanks to a boiler scrappage scheme that will help 125,000 households...

Energy firms making ‘historically high profits’ (8-12-09)

Energy giants are making profits of £85 per household, but they claim they’re losing money...

Energy bill £4.30 increase is just the start (7-12-09)

Energy bills will increase by £4.30 a year to pay for improving regional electricity networks, but experts say this is just the first price hike of many...

British Gas launches WebSaver 5 (7-12-09)

British Gas’ latest online deal, WebSaver 5, has stormed the energy best-buy tables, taking the crown for cheapest energy tariff in six regions...

Npower helps banish estimated bills (4-12-09)

New email alerts from Npower will remind customers to enter their meter readings online in order to get accurate bills...

Energy suppliers will ‘pay for smart meters’ (2-12-09)

The government has confirmed plans for a nationwide roll-out of smart meters, but it’s still unclear how much of the cost will be passed on to the public...

EDF opens energy centres at Sainsbury’s (1-12-09)

Sainsbury’s customers will soon be able to pick up energy saving devices with their groceries, as three new energy centres open in stores this week...

Energy suppliers ‘overcharging prepay customers’ (30-11-09)

Five of the ‘Big six’ energy companies overcharge customers with prepayment meters, despite new Ofgem rules, according to housing associations...

British Gas: Tell us what you really think of us (25-11-09)

Energy giant British Gas has invited customers to ‘ask anything’ about its business and offer suggestions for improvement...

‘The energy market is broken’ (25-11-09)

The UK’s energy market is not competitive and needs investigating, claims MP...

EDF offers £30 voucher to new online customers (24-11-09)

Switching to EDF’s latest tariff, Online S@ver Version 4, will net you a £30 voucher to spend in its energy saving shop, but there’s a catch...

‘Big six’ offer energy switching advice (24-11-09)

A new website and leaflets will help consumers switch suppliers, say the “Big six” energy suppliers...

Ecotricity to supply ‘green’ gas for homes (23-11-09)

The first ever green gas tariff will soon be available from Ecotricity, which it says will allow customers to “change the world”...

Energy bills: Government to help fuel poor (18-11-09)

Vulnerable households will get more help with energy bills, as part of a new Energy Bill outlined today...

‘Fuel poor households need more help’ (17-11-09)

A new campaign calls on the government to provide more help to the millions of people who are facing fuel poverty...

British Gas offers free electricity monitors (16-11-09)

Customers could save up to £150 with a free EnergySmart monitor, according to British Gas...

Scottish & Southern’s new fix is cheapest in Northern Scotland (16-11-09)

If you live in Northern Scotland, Atlantic Online Fixed Price from Scottish and Southern is now the cheapest fixed-price tariff in your area...

‘The cost of smart meters will be worth it’ say energy giants (13-11-09)

Energy companies are insisting that smart meters will benefit consumers, after research suggested Brits don’t want to fund the roll-out...

British Gas cashes in on high energy bills (13-11-09)

British Gas is on track to nearly double profits this year, as it refuses to pass on wholesale energy savings to the consumer...

Scottish & Southern ‘profiting in the recession’ (11-11-09)

Customers are struggling with high bills while energy companies are making massive profits, says consumer group...

Brits don’t want to foot the bill for smart meters (10-11-09)

The government’s energy efficiency plans, including the roll-out of smart meters, could add £548 a year to household bills, but Brits don’t want to pay...

High energy bills causing heated arguments (6-11-09)

Brits are arguing about when to turn on the heating, but there are ways to keep warm and save money too...

Gas prepay customers to get £12 bonus (5-11-09)

Scottish & Southern Energy is giving an early £12 Christmas present to its gas prepayment meter customers...

Brits taking risks with their boilers (4-11-09)

Over a third of households are risking carbon monoxide poisoning by not getting their boiler checked annually, and two thirds don’t have any boiler insurance...

50% of energy switchers don’t read the small print (3-11-09)

If you’re going to switch energy suppliers, read the terms and conditions so you’re not hit with unexpected charges...

'Happy hour' tariffs will mean cheaper energy (2-11-09)

‘Happy hour’ tariffs - offering cheaper energy at off-peak times - will allow customers to save money on their energy bills, according to Npower...

EDF offers cheapest gas-only tariff (2-11-09)

EDF Energy now offers the cheapest gas prices in all areas of the UK, with its Online Saver Version 3...

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