Igloo Energy

The initiative, set up by industry body Energy UK, aims to make the process of switching supplier easier, fairer and smoother for customers

The Southampton-based firm says the investment will fast-track the development of its home services arm aimed at helping customers reduce their energy use at home

Working with ev.energy, the challenger supplier is offering all new customers to its single tariff a total of 1,200 free miles

It marks the third time the challenger energy brand has reduced its prices this year

The move marks the second time the challenger energy brand has dropped its prices this year

The brand suggests a typical customer will see a £36 reduction on their gas and power bills every year

The supplier raised the money through a crowdfunding campaign

The challenger brand is trialling new technology which charges cars when renewable generation is highest

The money aims to help it develop software targeting energy efficiency savings