
Contact numbers for energy suppliers
By Energy Company Numbers on March 23, 2015 in Help and adviceWe need energy. Specifically, we need electricity and gas. And unless one owns a super-eco home, that means we need an energy supplier. There are currently around 20 energy suppliers in the UK. Six of those, the big six, control the majority of the market. The next biggest energy supplier outside of these is First Utility. The other energy suppliers
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Some tips and tricks to saving on energy costs: Part 2
By Energy Company Numbers on March 22, 2015 in Help and adviceThere are a million ways to save on energy usage within your own home. While you may already be taking advantage of some of the ways to reduce your energy cost, there may be ones that you are unaware of. That being said, below is an extensive list of ways that you can reduce your energy costs. From simple fixes

E.ON reports record annual loss – and it’s all because of plunging wholesale costs
Not a fan of the big six’s dominance of the UK energy market? Then read this news with a wide, Cheshire cat grin on your face – E.ON has announced a record annual loss, and it’s blamed plunging wholesale electricity prices and very low oil prices. How can a company like eon lack the foresight to predict wholesale costs spiralling?

Considerations when choosing an energy supplier
By Energy Company Numbers on March 16, 2015 in Help and adviceIf you’ve been looking for ways to save money around your home, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll have decided that it’s time to change your energy supplier. With so many companies in the market and a constantly shifting landscape, considering your energy options is always recommended. But whilst comparison websites might have made comparisons easy, they’ve also allowed energy

Tips and tricks to saving on energy costs: Part 1
By Energy Company Numbers on March 15, 2015 in Help and adviceThere are a million ways to save on energy usage within your own home. While you may already be taking advantage of some of the ways to reduce your energy cost, there may be ones that you are unaware of. That being said, below is an extensive list of ways that you can reduce your energy costs. From simple fixes
First Utility company history and facts
By Energy Company Numbers on March 13, 2015 in Help and adviceWhen it comes to energy providers in the UK, you have a number of different options to choose from. Let’s take a look at First Utility, the largest independent energy supplier in the UK. Call First Utility customer service on 0843 770 5059 If you landed on this article and you wish to contact first Utility, you can use the number above. Additional

How efficient is wind-powered energy?
By Energy Company Numbers on March 10, 2015 in Help and adviceAs children of the late 20th century, we’ve seen the use of wind power go through several phases. We’ve known it as the answer to our prayers of a renewable energy source, we’ve seen them installed on our oceans and in our landscape and we’ve seen the incredible backlash from communities and activists who believe the farms are doing much

SWALEC helps create super-eco home in Wales
By Energy Company Numbers on March 10, 2015 in Help and adviceBut don’t feel too down about it. After all, the owner’s investment was significant. A three-bedroom farmhouse in Wales has been transformed into a super-eco house which consumes far less energy than the average home. It is the first 100% sustainable property of its kind in Ebbw Vale, Wales, and features a number of sustainable technologies to be completely off

What you can do about energy costs right now
By Energy Company Numbers on March 1, 2015 in Help and adviceSavings on energy bills can be made by switching to a new supplier, ditching your old tariff or securing yourself a better deal. The savings can be huge, especially if you have never switched before, and it is really simple to source a cheaper supplier. Let’s go through your options: In the first instance decide what type of supplier/deal you

How do thermal power plants work?
By Energy Company Numbers on March 1, 2015 in Help and adviceElectricity is everywhere in our lives. It lights up our homes, cooks our food, powers our computers, television sets and many other electrical devices… But what is electricity, where does it come from, how does it work? The following is the science of electricity in a very small portion… Thermal power plants Matter is made up of atoms, and atoms

How fracking works – what is fracking?
By Energy Company Numbers on February 26, 2015 in Help and adviceHundreds of millions of years ago, shale, which are fine grained sedimentary rocks, immersed at the bottom of ancient seas, became organic-rich mud…Heat and pressure transformed the mud into shale and organic matter into gas. Huge quantities of gas are locked in the hard dense rocks below the earth’s surface. Shale gas is typically methane but may contain small quantities

npower contact phone number now live
By Energy Company Numbers on February 23, 2015 in Help and adviceGood news, fellow energy savers! We have now included npower in our energy company numbers, offering you a new way to contact npower whether you are a residential or business customer, or a new or existing customer. Full details of our npower number can be found here: npower customer contact number. You can call npower on the telephone to discuss:

The Truth: Reviewing energy saving myths
By Energy Company Numbers on February 18, 2015 in Help and adviceWhen it comes to saving money, there is no end to the suggestions, advice, hints, tips, and tricks that you can find on the Internet. From simple things you can do every day to complex tasks requiring hours to complete, each suggestion promises returns. This is especially true when it comes to energy saving in your home. To help you

Some useful energy saving tips for businesses
By Energy Company Numbers on February 14, 2015 in Help and adviceBalancing a budget can be a challenge for a number of families. Every day brings a number of expenses that have to be planned and calculated for. Sometimes, families struggle to meet all of their needs. When this happens, people begin looking for a way to cut their basic costs to save money. Regardless of your current economic status, this

How the British energy market works
By Energy Company Numbers on January 13, 2015 in Help and adviceSearching for something in the dark is a fool’s errand. That is why, with a single switch, we can turn on a light to make the entire process simpler. While we may receive a bill for this electricity, few homeowners know exactly where their electricity is coming from. The electricity delivered to your home is a part of the UK












