Energy bill crisis: Missed offshore wind contracts

An estimated £1 billion in energy savings is at risk following a government oversight in contract allocation for offshore wind projects, experts have warned

Prime Minister’s bills cap welcomed – but there’s one ‘critical omission’…

Trade bodies welcome Liz Truss’ energy bills care package but look for more focus on energy efficiency

Industry calls for government-backed loans to ease energy bill pain

A leading trade association has urged the government to launch a deficit tariff scheme that will enable suppliers to keep bills down throughout 2023

Energy industry calls for more energy bill support

The government has been urged to scrap VAT on energy bills

Energy suppliers help pre-pay meter customers

Energy companies have finally taken positive steps to provide a better service for customers using the pre-payment meter system. Consumer Focus published its ‘Making Progress’ report today, which shows all suppliers have provided support for its customers like extending the ‘friendly non-disconnect’ periods. This means customers won’t be cut-off if they run out of credit […]

Credit checks could make energy more expensive

Customers face paying over the odds for their energy if they fail credit checks, Consumer Focus has warned. The independent body is worried that essential services, such as gas and electricity, may be lumped in with other forms of financial credit as more checks are being carried out on customers by power companies. More energy […]