Category: Energy & Efficiency
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…
Warning over scam messages for energy support
People are being warned to look out for fake emails and texts claiming to offer discounts on energy bills. A number of different scams have been circulating, including some that appear to be from the energy regulator Ofgem. The government has announced that a £400 energy bill discount will be available to all households.But this will be…
Sainsbury’s partners with Williams to fund sustainable start-ups
As part of its pledge to reach Net Zero in its own operations by 2035, Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of Sainsbury’s Innovation Investments. It plans to invest a minimum of £5 million over the next four years into start-up businesses using sustainable technologies that aim to reduce operational carbon emissions and water usage. In…
Top 10 European cities for air quality/EV uptake revealed
Oslo (pictured above) tops the list for European city with the best air quality New research has found that five UK cities have made it into the top ten list for the best electric vehicle uptake and air quality in Europe. The study, by Vanarama, revealed whether EV uptake has improved air…
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.…
Vodafone signs 10-year deal for three new UK solar farms
Vodafone has signed a 10-year agreement for power generated from three new solar farms in Lincolnshire, Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire, helping to support its ambition to achieve net-zero UK operations by 2027. Vodafone will purchase a significant proportion of the electricity output from the solar farms, securing their development and bringing additional renewable power provision to…
8 in 10 small business owners want to be greener – but don’t know how
A study of 500 UK SME owners found despite 91 per cent believing it’s important to be sustainable, many struggle due to a lack of guidance (42 per cent), efficient carbon footprint data (37 per cent) and time (37 per cent). Furthermore, 83 per cent think the government needs to do more to educate and…
10 ways to give your personal finances a makeover
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising consumers on how they can save money by giving themselves a ‘money makeover’ and fixing their finances. Many people are feeling financial pressure at the moment as soaring fuel, energy and food prices squeeze household budgets, writes Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert. However, there are steps you can take…
Which? offers advise for saving money on energy bills
The energy price cap is increasing by 54 per cent next month, meaning eye-watering energy bill hikes of almost £700 for millions of average users, according to Ofgem. A further increase is expected in October, leaving many households facing a real financial struggle. While surging wholesale gas prices are outside the control of ordinary consumers,…
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…
