Energy customers’ compensation for delayed switches begins 1st April

From 1st April, energy customers will receive £30 compensation if their supplier fails to complete a switch within five working days

National Grid boss proposes future ultra high voltage grid

John Pettigrew, CEO of National Grid, has unveiled plans for an ultra high voltage onshore transmission network at the Aurora Spring Forum

‘UK’s first’ long distance electric coach service

FlixBus has introduced the first 100% electric long distance coach service in England and Wales

Almost four million faulty smart meters in Britain

There are currently 3.98 million non-operational smart meters functioning in smart mode, according to government data

Ofgem considers time-varied energy prices

The energy regulator considers the potential for energy prices to fluctuate throughout the day, reflecting changing consumer habits and market dynamics

Probe launched into wind farms over alleged £100m overcharging

The energy regulator has begun an investigation into wind farm owners following allegations of overcharging consumers by £100 million

Charity warns of potential rise in household energy debt charges

A report from Warm This Winter reveals that energy firms will charge an additional £735 million from 1st April to cover unpaid gas and electricity bills

Good Energy reports 47.9% increase in gross profit

The company witnessed growth in sectors including heat and solar services

UK courtrooms go green

The Bradford Combined Court Centre and Magistrates Court have struck a deal to connect to Bradford’s new heat network, making them among the first in England and Wales to be heated by renewable energy

UK swimming pools dive into £60m energy efficiency boost

Across England, £60 million is allocated to enhance energy efficiency in 300 leisure facilities, including swimming pools in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire