Renewable supplier Octopus Energy is trimming the cost of its standard variable tariff by 2%.
Continue ReadingThe ranks of the Big Six have permanently changed, with Ovo completing its £500 million acquisition of SSE’s retail business.
Continue ReadingAll New Homes in Scotland to be Powered by Renewable Energy By 2024
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
The Scottish government will spend £30 million to ensure all new build homes use renewable energy and low carbon heating.
Continue ReadingSome British Gas Customers Struggling to Top Up as the Supplier Ditches Paypoint for Payzone
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Some British Gas customers with prepayment meters were baffled when they couldn’t top up at their usual corner shops and newsagents this week.
Continue ReadingThe high cost of business energy bills is weighing on retailers’ minds and balances sheets as we enter 2020.
Continue ReadingTwo Big Six energy suppliers are pulling out of the energy industry’s main trade association, citing high membership fees.
Continue ReadingRenewables Overtake Gas for Electricity Generation for the First Time
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Environment Renewable Energy
More electricity was generated from renewable resources, including wind and solar power, than by natural gas between July and September of this year.
Continue ReadingMore Onshore Wind Capacity Needed for the UK to Hit Net Zero
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
The UK will miss its legally binding net zero by 2050 target unless it significantly ramps up its onshore wind capacity, according RenewableUK.
Continue ReadingNetwork Operator Investigates Broadband-like Pricing Models for Energy
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Energy Suppliers
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has published a report investigating subscription, broadband-like pricing structures for the energy sector.
Continue ReadingCarbon Footprint of the Royals Rises, as the UK Commits to Net Zero by 2050
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
Departing Prime Minister Theresa May has committed the UK to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but the memo hasn’t been received…
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