Utilita Warn of Profit Wipeout Energy companies, like all companies, rely on their profits to continue existing, but should Ofgem’s proposals for capping prices for prepayment meters go ahead, Utilita could run into a few walls. Utilita are a small, but growing, energy company with almost 200,000 customers, but they say that the plans being proposed by the energy watchdog

Sometimes referred to as the ‘forgotten utility’, many UK residents view their water charges as something they just have to live with. Even when we discovered that water bills were set to rise by as much as 5 per cent in April 2016, still very few households considered whether they could save money. Everyone knows they can switch gas and

First Utility Names Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Comms Director For big energy companies like First Utility, ensuring that the First Utility customer service number and business to business communications are perfect can be the difference between a long future and a short one. Now, in a highly positive move for the company, they’ve announced that they’ve filled two

Reading a gas meter is easy once you know how. In this article, you will learn how to read your gas meter, and what all of your gas meter’s numbers mean. Before we get started, you might also find it valuable to read our guide covering ‘how to read an electricity meter’. For those of you who are new to

Whenever your renewal is up or you switch supplier, you will need to take a meter reading. Your electricity meter is used by your electricity supplier to monitor your energy usage – it can also be used by you to monitor your energy consumption. Not everybody finds the traditional electricity meter intuitive, however, and as a result smart meters are

As a British Gas customer, you want to keep up to date with all the British Gas news that’s fit to print. However, trawling through the internet in search of that news is never fun. That’s why we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled this run down of all the biggest and best British Gas news from across

The Green Deal never bothered us anyway… As the Green Deal is finally put to bed and the government finally releases the conclusive figures for the scheme, one thing is becoming crystal clear: Nobody liked the Green Deal. The so-called ‘ground-breaking’ energy efficiency loan scheme was supposed to be a game changer, and to set a precedent worldwide for encouragement of

These are certainly interesting times for the French energy giant EDF, but are you really going to trawl the internet looking for the biggest EDF news stories? Instead, join is as we take a look through this week’s biggest EDF Energy stories. EDF Board Given Just 2 Days to Read Hinkley Point Deal The £18bn deal for EDF to build

Markets hate uncertainty and if there is one thing that is not in short supply at the moment, it is uncertainty. What sort of trade deals will the UK be able to negotiate with our disgruntled neighbours? Will we still be able to trade in the single energy market? The industry is jittery in response, erring very much on the

USwitch has discovered that a number of energy companies have pulled their dual fuel deals and replaced them with more expensive options, since the result of the EU Referendum. Just what is going on in the energy market in Brexit Britain? Post-Brexit Blues There does indeed seem to be a rowing back from fixed-rate dual-fuel tariffs, with twelve energy providers

Day to day, few consumers have much change since the historic result of the EU referendum on 23rd June. The blow has been cushioned for most, bar the impact on the number of Euros they can afford to spend on holiday. Whilst some have been impacted by the closure of vulnerable businesses, in the main the predicted hammer blows to

British Gas has just launched a brand new energy plan for its smart meter customers. The “FreeTime” plan is the first of its kind to offer free electricity at the weekends. However, experts have been quick to criticize, stating better deals are available elsewhere. So what is FreeTime and could you really be better off switching to another supplier? Understanding

It’s no secret the cost of energy has risen significantly over the past few years. If like thousands of other people, you’re struggling to pay your energy bills, there are ways you can reduce your bill. In some cases, it can even be reduced by as much as 50%! Below you’ll discover some of the best tips to help you

If you reside in Scotland and you have difficulty affording to heat your home, HEEPS can help. The Scottish only energy scheme was introduced to ensure all Scottish citizens can afford to stay warm and cosy all year round. So what exactly is it and is everyone eligible? Understanding the HEEPS scheme The HEEPS scheme is made up of three

A lot of people are put off from installing an Eon credit meter in their homes because they mistakenly think they’ll be too expensive. While they certainly aren’t suitable for everyone, a credit meter can actually help save you a lot of money; especially if you have changing energy needs or if you’re on a budget. So what exactly is