British Gas secures £200m Welsh Government contract

British Gas has secured a new seven-year contract with the Welsh Government’s Warm Homes scheme, aiming to improve energy efficiency and provide support for low income households

Thermostat mistake alert: Risk of increased energy bills

Experts have warned against raising the thermostat by one degree in winter, as it’s an unnecessary practice that could lead to higher energy bills

Missed energy payments: 48% of UK households struggle to keep the lights on

Nearly 2.2 million UK households have grappled with missed or defaulted essential payments, such as housing, loans, and credit cards, according to a new survey

UK Prime Minister calls for “pragmatic” pursuit of net zero

Rishi Sunak has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to net zero progress in a “proportionate way”, minimising hassle and costs for people

Southern Water ‘plans to hike bills by £279 a year’

Leaked documents have revealed the company’s plan to impose a 73% price increase on households

Brits fork out double on electricity bills compared to other Europeans

British households spend an average of 5% of their salary on electricity bills each year, according to a new study

Heat pumps ‘outshine gas boilers with three times the efficiency’

Government-backed research shows that air source heat pumps are able to maintain high levels of efficiency, even when operating on cold days

Cost of living crisis halts green home plans, research suggests

Nearly 26% of homeowners say rising costs have made them less likely to install energy efficiency measures

UK launches £32m funding for heat networks

A new scheme will help replace old systems with energy-efficient alternatives

Ofgem extends market stabilisation charge

The measure was introduced last year in response to a surge in gas and electricity prices