Energy bills

Millions still have hours to avoid paying too much on their energy bills

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MILLIONS of households have just a few hours left to read their meters to avoid being overcharged. Households must do this before the new price cap comes into effect tomorrow. Below we explain how and why you should record a meter reading.Credit: EPA With a current meter reading, your supplier has a more accurate picture … Read more

Major energy supplier with 5.2 million customers announces exact date to read

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A MAJOR energy supplier has announced to its 5.2 million customers the exact date on which they must read their meters. Otherwise they risk higher bills. Households across the country have just one day left to submit their figures or risk getting into trouble. EDF has advised its 5.2 million customers to submit their meter … Read more

Major energy supplier with 4.5 million customers could be SOLD under new plans

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A MAJOR energy supplier with 4.5 million customers is exploring the sale of the company. Ovo Energy, Britain’s fourth-largest energy company, is lining up bankers to help with a strategic overhaul of the company. Ovo Energy was founded in September 2009 by Stephen Fitzpatrick and provided energy tariffs to over 700,000 households in 2017Source: Getty … Read more

Smart meter warning: Brits urge to ‘take a reading’ as deadline to guarantee low energy bills approaches

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Experts are urging households to ‘read’ their smart meters as soon as possible to ensure they have lower energy bills. This warning from Go. Compare Energy anticipates Ofgem’s energy price cut on July 1, which sets the maximum amount companies can charge per unit of energy and fixed costs to households with average consumption. Between … Read more

Labor wants to scrap ban on gas boilers as heat pumps roll out: ‘We are in a cost of living crisis!’

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The existing ban on gas boilers in favor of heat pumps will be scrapped if the Labor Party wins the general election, Shadow Energy Minister Ed Miliband has said. Heat pumps are considered a viable option to reduce energy bills and achieve Net Zero targets. Currently, the Conservative-led government has pledged to phase out traditional … Read more

Energy supplier gives money back on bills to customers who make minor changes

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A major energy supplier offers money on energy bills to customers who want to make small changes in their energy consumption. Some bill payers with certain energy suppliers are rewarded for reducing their electricity consumption during peak hours. British Gas is offering its customers the chance to earn money on their accounts under the PeakSave … Read more

Energy program that gives money back on bills that run throughout the year

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A WINTER energy program that provides cashback on bills during peak hours now runs year-round. The Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has confirmed that its popular Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) program will now be available all year round. The DFS winter program now runs all year roundCredit: Getty Bill payers covered by this scheme will receive … Read more

Energy customers are ready for a rollercoaster of bills – how do you experience it?

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MILLIONS of households are in for a rollercoaster on their energy bills this year. We’ll explain what’s going on, whether you should consider a repair and how to fix it. Ofgem’s energy price cap changes every three months and bills could rise again this autumn WHAT IS GOING ON? In recent years, energy bills have … Read more