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Scottish Parks Could Provide Low-Carbon Heating for Homes

Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Renewable Energy

Green spaces could provide enough heat to warm 15% of Scotland’s households—the equivalent of all homes in Glasgow and Dundee combined.

Feb24

Ofcom Considering Regulating Unfair Email Charges from ISPs

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband

The telecoms regulator is interrogating the fees internet providers charge former customers to keep their email accounts, according to a BBC report.

Feb21

Wind Now Generates 15% of Europe’s Electricity

Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy

Wind power generated 15% of Europe’s electricity last year, as 15.4GW of new capacity came online.

Feb20

Scottish Power Launches Green Energy Tariff

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy

Scottish Power’s new green energy tariff will source electricity directly from the firm’s own solar and wind farms, distinguishing it from ‘greenwashed’ deals…

Feb19

Sky Raises Prices for Millions of Broadband and TV Customers

Written by Fergus Cole in Broadband

Millions of Sky Broadband and TV customers will see their bills rise from April, the provider has announced.

Feb18

Telecoms Providers Must Warn Customers When They’re Out of Contract

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Mobile

New Ofcom regulations requiring telecoms providers notify customers when their contracts lapse could save Britons £1 billion a year on their broadband and…

Feb17

British Gas Reverses Decision to Increase Minimum Meter Top-Ups

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

The UK’s largest energy supplier will reverse its decision to hike the minimum top-up of pre-payment meters, after campaigners cautioned the change could…

Feb14

British Gas Owner Centrica Blames Price Cap for £1.1 Billion Loss

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers

Centrica has blamed the price cap on energy bills and tumbling natural gas prices for its bleak returns last year.

Feb13

Mayor Launches £3.6 Million Fund to Improve Energy Efficiency of London Homes

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills Renewable Energy

A new £3.6 million fund will help London councils and housing associations kickstart the transformation of their ageing housing stock, making homes low-carbon,…

Feb12

Energy Customers to Get Automatic Compensation for Switching Errors

Written by Fergus Cole in Energy Suppliers

UK energy customers will automatically receive £30 compensation for any mistakes or delays when switching supplier, Ofgem has announced.

Scottish Parks Could Provide Low-Carbon Heating for Homes

Ofcom Considering Regulating Unfair Email Charges from ISPs

Wind Now Generates 15% of Europe’s Electricity

Scottish Power Launches Green Energy Tariff

Sky Raises Prices for Millions of Broadband and TV Customers

Telecoms Providers Must Warn Customers When They’re Out of Contract

British Gas Reverses Decision to Increase Minimum Meter Top-Ups

British Gas Owner Centrica Blames Price Cap for £1.1 Billion Loss

Mayor Launches £3.6 Million Fund to Improve Energy Efficiency of London Homes

Energy Customers to Get Automatic Compensation for Switching Errors

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