With the prospect of accelerated global warming, UK energy companies are under intense pressure to reduce their carbon emissions. Some are turning to renewable energy sources, such as wind power and solar power, and nuclear power is also coming back into favour. Others are still staying with fossil fuels, but are moving away from dirty coal-fired plants to cleaner natural […]

Many UK energy suppliers are now placing an emphasis on green energy, but most of them are focusing entirely on how the renewable energy sources can reduce our carbon footprint. However, there is much less emphasis on radical energy efficiency. We are constantly told to install more efficient boilers, put in more insulation, and use efficient appliances, but it’s not […]

If you care about the environment, then take a look at Good Energy. Headquartered in Wiltshire, this up and coming energy provider takes renewable energy to the next level. All of the electricity that it supplies comes from renewable sources in the UK, dramatically reducing your carbon footprint. The company is starting to generate some real attention – for example, […]

For British consumers, E.ON is a household name – one of the big six energy suppliers in the UK, with more than 12,000 staff in England and Wales. It is also one of the world’s largest electrical utility groups, with operations in over 20 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia and even Brazil. However, what are less […]

Many UK consumers are wary of the big six energy providers, wondering if high prices are flowing through directly into excessive profits. With the average UK household paying £1264 per year for gas and electricity, that may be a valid concern – although energy companies would argue that UK consumers paid less than many of their counterparts in Europe. For […]

For many UK consumers, rising energy prices are placing a significant strain on their household budget. At the same time, consumers are becoming more and more concerned about the environmental impact of their energy use, and are looking for alternatives that reduce their carbon footprint. Unfortunately, these are often competing goals – energy from renewable resources is often more expensive, […]

Customer service has never been a top priority for energy suppliers. After all, you need energy, and the majority of the large suppliers’ are controlled by one group – so if you switch, chances are you’ll be rolling the same pockets. But just how bad the state of customer service is in the industry has never been fully known, until […]

First of all, let us start this article by saying that for some dual-fuel customers, bills will work out cheaper than on a standard energy tariff. But according to new research conducted by Make It Cheaper, some consumers will find energy bills higher on dual-fuel tariffs, as reported by The Guardian. According to industry experts, consumers who use price comparison […]

Do you trust your energy company? For the overwhelming majority of energy customers, the answer is no, according to a new study. Consumer group Which? has found that just one in six consumers (18%) trust energy companies to act in customers’ best interests, which is a huge blow to energy companies who are already struggling to claw back confidence lost […]

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that developers of UK renewable energy projects will be able to apply for Government support soon, under a new EMR (electricity market reform) package. Applications can be submitted between the 14th and 27th of October, according to the DECC, and as published under the final framework for CfDs. CfDs are a […]