End of tariffs to leave some British Gas customers '£195 poorer'

The end of eight fixed and capped energy tariffs this weekend will leave thousands of customers with an average bill increase of 11.8%, unless they have chosen a new tariff or supplier. That’s according to research by gocompare.com, which found British Gas customers on its ‘Online Variable November 2013’ paperless tariff will be worst hit. […]

What could Scottish independence mean for oil and gas?

Colin Pearson, tax expert at EY explains the implications of Scottish independence in the oil and gas sector.

Green energy suppliers freeze prices this winter

Green electricity providers Good Energy and Ecotricity said they would hold gas and electricity prices for all consumers until the end of winter. Good Energy said it decided to freeze prices as the majority of its external costs are not rising until April next year while Ecotricity had initially frozen bills until the 1st of […]

Editorial – Strictly come wincing…

Today’s been a funny one for the energy sector and the Government. A strange dance of rumour and denial where both partners seem to know the other has made a foul step but isn’t going to dob them in. The steps that led to such confusion centred around “asking the Big Six to hold prices […]

‘Energy isn’t being ignored in Scottish independence debate’

The energy sector will be a key part of the independence debate in Scotland and cannot be ignored. That’s according to EY partner Colin Pearson an expert in the Oil and Gas industry and part of the team behind the Grasping the Thistle report, looking into the issues around Scotland’s economy. Mr Pearson told ELN: […]

Guest Blog: Alex Tsimboykas says ECO has a way to go..

My business acts on the front line of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) – which is sadly becoming the hottest topic in the green tax debate right now and having worked across previous Government schemes such as (CERT – Carbon Emission Reduction Target) as well as on ECO,  I remain nothing short of baffled as […]

UK issues ‘record’ number of North Sea exploration licences

The Government has awarded a “record number” of licences to independent UK companies for oil and gas exploration, bringing the total in the latest round to 219. DECC issued an extra 52 licences today, which includes 21 smaller new entrants. They will be incentivised to invest and undertake additional exploration in the North Sea. Energy […]

Carbon offsetting body welcomes first Canadian member

A trade association for carbon management and offsetting has welcomed its first Canadian member. By joining the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA), the firm has committed to following the body’s Code of Best Practice. Offsetters was the official supplier of carbon offsets for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – the […]

South West Water vows price freeze until 2015

South West Water (SSW) has pledged to not raise standard tariffs and standing charges for householders and businesses next year. The Exeter-based water and sewerage company has also proposed to keep average bill rises below inflation up to 2020 for all of its 800,000 customers. The move comes after bills in the region tumbled by […]

‘Smart’ hot water tanks could be used like batteries

‘Smart’ hot water tanks could be used like batteries to store energy and balance out power systems. That’s according to SSE’s Future Networks and Policy Manager, Stewart Reid, who was speaking at the Heat Conference 2013 on Wednesday. Mr Reid was explaining the firm’s attempt to find a solution to the unique problems faced on […]