Several large energy firms, including Bulb and Centrica, have expressed worry that they will see a sharp rise in households defaulting on their…
Continue ReadingLockdown Could Exacerbate Fuel Poverty
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Government Policy Household & Bills
If lockdown measures are extended into the winter, households in poorly insulated homes will struggle to afford their energy bills, the Energy &…
Continue ReadingFurloughed Energy Workers Matched with Low Carbon Startups
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
A startup incubator will harness the skills of furloughed energy workers and deploy them in young low carbon enterprises during the coronavirus shutdown.
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Urged to Write Off Debts for Struggling Families
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Energy suppliers should write off the debts households accumulate during the coronavirus crisis, a leading fuel poverty charity has urged.
Continue ReadingLow Electricity Demand During Lockdown Puts Stress on National Grid
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Dampened energy demand during lockdown could force operators to switch off wind farms and power plants, or risk overloading the electricity grid, National…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Furlough 11,000 Workers While Competitors Redeploy Staff
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
British Gas, E.ON, Npower and OVO has collectively furloughed 11,000 employees, but other energy suppliers are keeping staff on the payroll through the…
Continue ReadingEnergy Suppliers Dissent on Proposed Government Loan Scheme
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Heads of two energy companies have raised objections to the loan scheme trade body Energy UK is seeking from the government.
Continue ReadingThe mobile arm of the supermarket giant is offering its customers free unlimited evening and weekend phone calls to keep in contact with…
Continue ReadingOVO Energy has furloughed 3,400 employees as the coronavirus lockdown hits the energy sector.
Continue ReadingEnergy Companies Ask Government to Enable Payment Holidays on Bills
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Energy firms have reportedly asked the government to back a loan scheme worth up to £100 million a month so they can extend…
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