Lauren Smith, Author at Simply Switch

Octopus Energy Lets Customers Lease a Discounted EV to Trial Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Energy Suppliers

Octopus Energy is offering its customers the chance to lease an electric vehicle at a discount and use it to trial new vehicle-to-grid…

Sep29

VAT Discount on Domestic Gas “Mostly Benefits Wealthier Households”

Written by Lauren Smith in Household & Bills

A £2 billion VAT subsidy on domestic heating fuels, including natural gas, “mostly benefits wealthier households,” Green Alliance has argued.

Sep28

Renewables Generated 44% of the UK’s Electricity in Q2

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Electricity

Renewable resources, including wind and solar, produced 44.6% of the UK’s electricity between April and June, according to new figures from the Department…

Sep25

Suppliers’ Failure to Pay Green Energy Subsidies Could Drive Up Bills

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

A shortfall in the Renewables Obligation (RO) buyout fund could be distributed to all suppliers, leading to higher household energy bills.

Sep24

Government to Fund Green Gas Plants with Levy on Gas Suppliers

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

A carbon tax levied on gas suppliers will fund the construction of biomethane ‘green gas’ plants which can help to decarbonise the UK’s…

Sep22

Proposals Could Allow Energy Networks to Switch Off Your EV Chargers and Electric Heating in Emergencies

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity

Controversy has erupted over proposals that would allow electricity network companies to automatically disconnect low-carbon technologies in consumers’ homes to prevent the grid…