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What is the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)?
By Energy Company Numbers on March 5, 2018058The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, or RHI, is a Government scheme set up to encourage people to install renewable heating technologies in their homes. The aim of the scheme is to help people reduce their carbon footprint. The incentive of the scheme is that each quarter, the Government will pay you a cash sum based on the amount of clean […]
EDF Meter Readings – Payment Options – Moving Home
By Energy Company Numbers on February 7, 2018How to Give your EDF Meter Reading If you’re an EDF electricity of gas customer who doesn’t have a smart meter, you’ll be asked periodically to provide a meter reading, so EDF know how much to charge you. To make a meter reading, simply follow these steps and contact EDF: Find your gas and/or electricity meter and take down the […]
How to leave First Utility
By Energy Company Numbers on February 1, 2018If you are already a customer of First Utility but you want to leave then there are options that you have available. It is necessary that you contact First Utility right away once you determine that you want to leave. This will allow First Utility to give you offers that might entice you to stay on as a customer. For […]
Who are the independent energy suppliers?
By Energy Company Numbers on January 4, 2018Forget the Big Six – the best gas, electricity and dual fuel deals are offered by independent energy suppliers, most of whom have popped up over the last five years. But who are they, and do they really offer a real-world alternative to household names like British Gas and E.ON? In this article, you’ll find out. The British energy market is […]
Ovo Energy’s Ofgem Scrutiny and more in the news
By Energy Company Numbers on December 18, 2017Getting to the latest news that matters about any subject can be difficult, but when it comes to our energy companies, it can be even harder. These are companies who provide the heat that keeps up warm, the electricity which keeps us fed and who’s rising or falling profits can mean the difference between saving one month and losing money […]
Ovo Energy: growth and service
By Energy Company Numbers on December 13, 2017Ovo Energy: Growth and Service Sometimes, with the large energy companies, you feel as if you are just a number. Impersonal service and high prices are all par for the course, so it’s no wonder that so many of us are looking for other alternatives. Fortunately, there are some energy companies that still build their business on customer service and […]
How to apply for the ScottishPower Hardship Fund
By Energy Company Numbers on November 6, 2017How to apply for the ScottishPower Hardship Fund The energy provider ScottishPower has established a Hardship Fund to help customers who are struggling to pay their energy debts, as part of its commitment to the fair treatment of its customers. Here we take a look at what the Hardship Fund is, who is eligible and how to apply. What is […]
How to Qualify for a First Utility Cosy Thermostat
By Energy Company Numbers on November 4, 2017First Utility customers can call 0843 770 5059 to speak to a First Utility Expert about the Cosy thermostat. The First Utility Cosy Thermostat is not a smart meter. Instead, the Cosy offers First Utility customers a better way of controlling their energy because with Cosy you can control your heating via a smartphone, tablet or PC, so long as you have […]
EDF Priority Services Register – Helpful Information
By Energy Company Numbers on October 19, 2017As part of its commitment to ensuring the fair treatment of all its customers, EDF Energy offers a range of Priority Services, designed to provide customers with any help and support they need regarding their energy supply. So what are these Priority Services, and how can EDF customers access them? Who can access Priority Services? Priority Services can be accessed […]
Utilita Energy Tariffs Explained
By Energy Company Numbers on October 18, 2017On April 1st 2017, UK energy supplier Utilita changed the prices on all of its gas and electricity tariffs. This will affect Utilita customers in different ways. Here we take a look at why the measures have been put in place, and how they will affect you. Why have the prices changed? The tariffs have been changed for several different […]









