With the UK on the cusp of a green energy revolution, products and technology are starting to play larger role in optimising energy use in the home This guide highlights a diverse range of options to start your energy efficiency journey Air Source Heat Pumps More efficient than traditional boilers and powered by renewable electricity,…
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The Energy Industry in Crisis: Solutions
As more and more customers struggle with their increasing bills, and more and more suppliers head into administration, a number of potential solutions are being considered by Ofgem, the government and the energy industry: Removing VAT and environmental levies from energy bills At the current energy price cap of £1277 about 12% of an energy…
The Energy Industry in Crisis: Fallout
As wholesale energy prices soared, the first casualties were the smaller energy suppliers. At the start of 2021, there were at least 60 energy suppliers to choose from, with a veritable cornucopia of tariffs on offer . By the end of the year more than half of these suppliers had been forced out of the…
The Energy Industry in Crisis: Causes
As winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere hit their lowest for the year, energy and gas prices continue to soar The wholesale cost of energy has increased by 300% since January 2021. Over the following series of articles I’ll be delving into the causes behind this unprecedented crisis, as well as how it affected the…
10 tips from inside the industry to reduce your energy bills
“I live in a 1 bed flat and I’m out at work all day. Why are my bills so high?” “We were on holiday for most of the month, how is my bill the same price?” “My neighbours’ house is the same size as mine but my energy bills are more expensive” Have you ever…