Category: Energy & Efficiency
Which? tells Virgin Media, Scottish Power and British Gas to improve customer service
Which? has written to the CEOs of Virgin Media, Scottish Power and British Gas urging them to improve their customer service as new research from the consumer association reveals they are the worst broadband and energy firms for customer service. The consumer association surveyed 4,101 people in May 2024 to find out which are the…
Which? calls for reform of Energy Peformance Certificates
Which? is calling for the next government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as a snapshot investigation by the consumer association reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful. EPCs were introduced in 2007 as a simple way for prospective buyers or renters to compare properties’ energy efficiency. The UK is currently facing a…
Energy price cap falls to average of £1568 a year for UK households
A typical household's energy bill will fall by £122 a year from July under a new energy price cap for the UK. The latest quarterly cap for England, Wales and Scotland means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year. It means that bills will be the lowest…
World passes 30% renewable electricity milestone, claims new report
Growth in solar and wind pushed the world past 30% renewable electricity for the first time in 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember. Since 2000, renewables have expanded from 19% to more than 30% of global electricity, driven by an increase in solar and wind from 0.2% in 2000 to a record 13.4% in…
How UK Companies Use Technology to Be More Green
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, companies in the UK are increasingly interested in using technology to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more sustainably. A recent study showed that 8 out of 10 British small businesses want to be greener but don’t know how. Businesses are finding innovative ways to cut energy use,…
The Impact of Accurate Moisture Analysis on Environmental Protection
Moisture analysis plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to environmental science. By precisely measuring the water content in substances, businesses can ensure product quality, compliance with regulations, and sustainability in their operations. However, the environmental implications of accurate moisture analysis are particularly significant, influencing everything from waste management to pollution control. Importance…
Which? brands Scottish Power worst energy company for customer service
Which? is calling for Scottish Power, Ovo Energy and British Gas to urgently improve their customer service as new analysis finds they are the worst energy suppliers when it comes providing quick and effective responses to customer problems. Over the last six months, thousands of consumers have got in touch with Which? to share their…
OXCCU secures government grant to transform CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel
OXCCU has won part of a £2.8 million grant to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process - turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel range hydrocarbons, also known as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project presents a novel approach to SAF production, directly converting CO2 and hydrogen (H2) to hydrocarbons - essentially creating…
Which? warns against buying ‘cheap’ appliances that rack up huge energy bills
Kettles, like this one from Cookworks, are very cheap to buy but very expensive to run, Which? research has found Some ‘cheap’ freezers, ovens and washing machines that cost under £500 could be pricier in the long run by adding hundreds of pounds to your energy bills over a year, Which?…
Utilita Energy announces new energy-saving technology trial
Utilita Energy and partners launch an in-home trial to automate access to cheaper, greener energy Energy provider Utilita has joined forces with smart technology company Hildebrand, the University of Salford and the Data Communications Company (DCC), to demonstrate how a new ‘Smart Energy Control’ Internet of Things (IoT) device can…
