Ecotricity are the world’s first Green Electricity company. They run a unique model for the production of energy, which could revolutionise how the industry develops in coming years. Ecotricity are committed to reducing Britain’s carbon emissions, 30% of which come from conventional electricity. So, what is unique about the way they produce energy, and why is it set to shake

Europe wide, we enjoy a competitive electricity market. This means that different providers are at liberty to compete on price and service with other businesses in the sector, to give us a choice over who we end up buying our electricity from. While this is a good thing, the market is constantly under pressure to lower its carbon emissions, which

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are the common types of gas that come from the burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. When these fuels are burned to generate electricity or drive our cars, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, where it traps heat. When CO2 is released into the atmosphere it remains there until

Npower has announced shock cuts to its workforce this week, setting out plans to cut 2,500 jobs in total – a fifth of its UK workforce, which at the time of writing stands at around 11,500 people. The announcement comes on the back of the energy giant losing 200,000 UK customers over the last few years, and also receiving the

The Electrical Condition Report, or EICR for short, is a report that details the age and condition of electrical infrastructure within a home, business or other property. The aim of the report is to record any potential hazards as well as anything that may cause injury or death. It is recommended that home owners have an Electrical Condition Report carried out

Age UK has been caught up in an investigation following claims that the charity has been promoting unfavourable energy deals in return for cash. Earlier in the month, newspaper The Sun claimed that Age UK had been recommending a special deal that was £245 more expensive than E.ON’s cheapest tariff. The deal recommended would cost pensioners £1,049 for the year

What is the British Gas Energy Trust? The British Gas Energy Trust is a registered charity and also incorporates the Scottish Gas Energy Trust. This charity has been in existence since 2004 and helps those in need. The British Gas Energy Trust offers assistance to individuals and families in poverty or dealing with some type of issue that prevents them

British Gas this week has announced that they are going to cut the price of their standard gas tariff by 5.1 percent – but only once the winter is over! In an announcement made on the company’s website, British Gas says that 6.8 million households will benefit from the latest energy price cut, saving an average of £31. The price cut will

Do you believe you are spending to much on your electricity?  Many people do not bother trying to change their provider because developing the required understanding to competently navigate the energy marketplace requires a great deal of time and patience to learn.  However, with a little bit of research, you may find that it is worth switching your current energy

Conscientious homeowners and businesses looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint have been advised for quite a few years now to switch to LED and energy saving light bulbs, install cavity wall insulation and consider installing solar panels. But what about the energy we consume? How do we know that’s environmentally-friendly? Well, that’s what the Green Energy Certification Scheme

Being charged an exit or termination fee can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you have been a loyal customer for many years. And when your supplier puts their energy prices up – which they will eventually, you can end up paying more for your energy than you should be. The good news is it is possible to avoid unnecessary exit

What is the E.ON Energy Fund? Most energy customers are looking for ways to stretch their money. Energy is a necessity that you can’t live without, but many customers have trouble paying their monthly bill on time. If you are dealing with issues regarding your energy payments, there are resources that you can take advantage of. The E. ON Energy

If you are a customer of one of the big six energy suppliers, look away now. A survey by the consumer Group Which? of nearly 9,000 people has found that the big six energy suppliers have the worst customer service in the industry, with last place Npower racking up just half the customer satisfaction rate as first place Ovo Energy,

If you are an existing British Gas customer or you are thinking about switching to British Gas, you can find out more about their 2016 energy tariffs below. The gas and electricity tariffs covered in this article were available at the time of publication in January 2016, however they are subject to change at any time. We recommend you visit

The method that energy is measured is defined as calorific value. The calorific value or CV is a measure of heating power. This measurement relies on the composition of gas. Calorific value is related to the energy that is released when a specific allotment of gas combusts. When combustion takes place the conditions that are in play must be known