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

Nearly 1,500 compensated for forced prepayment meters

Ofgem has reported that 1,500 people have been compensated so far for forced prepayment meter installations, with energy suppliers planning payments for another 1,000 customers after reviewing 150,000 installations

INEOS seals deal in Southern France

INEOS has finalised the acquisition of TotalEnergies’ petrochemical assets located at Lavera

Energy customers get cash for slow switches

Energy customers are now eligible for £30 compensation if their supplier fails to process a switch request within five working days

Nearly 1,000 miles of power lines needed in UK electricity overhaul

The UK’s electricity network requires a £60 billion upgrade to meet government decarbonisation targets by 2035, according to National Grid ESO

February sees 215k energy supplier switches in Britain

In February, there were over 215,000 changes, 4% more than January and 44% more than February 2023

‘UK’s largest’ solar project launched at Port of Liverpool

The installation of up to 63,000 solar panels at the Port of Liverpool is projected to save 6,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually

UK funds to slash bills for 8,000 homes

The government has allocated over £75 million to improve energy efficiency in social housing, potentially saving tenants up to £400 annually on energy bills

UK revamps heat pump grants scheme

Families are set to benefit from cheaper and simpler heat pump installations as the government updates its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, saving around £2,500 off upfront costs by removing mandatory insulation requirements

‘UK green job growth lags behind’

New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals weak growth in green jobs since 2014