UK plans energy flexibility from EVs and appliances

The UK Government proposes regulations to utilise energy flexibility from EVs and appliances, aiming to enhance grid stability and encourage consumer adoption of smart devices

ScottishPower compensates customers for billing error

The energy supplier has agreed to compensate customers after mistakenly billing a number of direct debit customers at higher rates, resulting in an average overcharge of £149 per customer over an eight-year period

EDF launches first heat pump tariff below price cap

EDF has introduced the heat pump tracker tariff, promising savings of at least £164 against the standard variable tariff, with additional benefits for off-peak usage

UK proposes new measures for cheaper energy deals

Proposed measures seek to empower consumers to access more affordable energy deals while ensuring grid stability, potentially saving up to £50 billion

Tenants’ energy bills match extra month’s rent

New research reveals that tenants’ annual energy bills now match an additional month’s rent, reaching a seven-year high of £1,331 per year, just £1 shy of the average monthly rent in Britain

UK businesses reduce energy usage

The average energy consumption by UK businesses has decreased by 4.6% compared to last year, according to a report

SSEN increases contracted flexibility volumes

SSEN Distribution has secured nearly 700MW of flexibility services in the past year

E.ON Next launches new solar export tariff rates

E.ON Next has introduced solar export tariffs and affordable solar panel systems priced from £4,995

Call for action as support ends for 500k households excluded from energy cap

Government support for over 500,000 households, not covered by the energy bill price cap, ceased on 31st March, leaving many communal heating consumers exposed to higher prices, prompting calls for an extension to the scheme

Ofgem seeks input on AI use in energy sector

The energy regulator is seeking feedback on proposals regarding the responsible and safe use of artificial intelligence within the energy sector to promote innovation