energy bills

The government confirmed a rule that will block new federal energy efficiency standards for certain light bulbs from going into effect in January 2020

The updated requirements for products such as mobile phones and speakers are estimated to save around one million tonnes of carbon emissions equivalent between 2020 and 2029

However, some very low energy usage customers may see an increase on their bills

Around 34% of the switches were from larger to small and mid-tier suppliers in July

The rate change will add around £35 a year to the average annual power bill for nearly half a million households

Consumer bodies are calling on householders to shop around and switch to a better deal

The default price cap will reduce from £1,254 to £1,179 from 1st October until March 2020

They recover their allowed revenues from charges to suppliers, who in turn pass these costs to customers through their energy bills

Ecotricity, Good Energy and Green Energy UK can charge consumers above the standard variable tariff rates limit set by Ofgem

Look After My Bills is a free service that automatically switches energy consumers to a cheaper deal when their contract comes to an end