Lauren Smith, Author at Simply Switch

Brits in Favour of Green Recovery from Coronavirus Crisis

Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Government Policy

Brits are overwhelmingly in favour of an economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis that centres renewables, conservation and energy efficiency.

Jul03

Consent Given for Giant Wind Farm off Norfolk Coast

Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy

The government has given Swedish utility firm Vattenfall the green light to develop a mammoth wind farm off the coast of Norfolk.

Jul02

Government Announces Extension to Renewable Heat Incentive

Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy

The government will give households and businesses more time to deploy low-carbon heating systems that qualify under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) after…

Jun30

Government’s £9 Billion Home Efficiency Boost Under Threat

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy

The Conservative Party’s manifesto pledge to invest £9.2 billion to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s homes, schools and hospitals is under…

Jun29

Ofgem to Run Tougher Checks on Energy Suppliers

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Energy suppliers could be banned from taking on new customers if they don’t meet toughened standards, under new proposals from Ofgem.

Jun26

Gamers Still Frustrated by Broadband Lag

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

The speed of our broadband connections has rocketed, but gamers are still griping about latency—or lag—on the lines.

Jun25

Electric Vehicle Ownership Must Increase by 11,000% For Net-Zero Future

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity

Electric vehicle ownership must rocket for the UK to meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2050, new research from Scottish and Southern…

Jun23

Energy Suppliers Can Start Chasing Debts from July

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Customers could face debt collectors pursuing them for energy bills unpaid during the coronavirus crisis from next month, as Ofgem permits suppliers to…