It is not surprising that the rollout of heat pumps has been slow. Only a small percentage of households have taken advantage of the £450m grant fund, and the lack of qualified engineers has made the situation worse. However, companies like Octopus Energy, an energy provider, are eager to increase adoption and have started a …
Energy suppliers, including British Gas, have resorted to using court orders to install expensive prepayment meters in 7,500 households each month. However, this controversial practice has been cracked down on this year. According to data from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, over 94,000 prepayment meters were forcibly installed in 2022. The data …
An investigation conducted by The Telegraph last year revealed that suppliers were increasing direct debits even when households had significant credit balances. Ofgem has been working on ways to better protect customers’ credit balances since 2018. However, they have decided not to implement proposals for automatic refunds at the end of the contract year and …
According to Dr Simon Cran-McGreehin, the head of analysis at ECIU, the North Sea’s output is declining and is running out of gas. He emphasizes that relying on heat pumps is a better alternative since it reduces dependence on foreign gas, especially with the predicted high wholesale gas prices. Oil and gas production in the …
Did you know that electric showers can cost 26p for every five minutes, adding up to £1.82 a week if you take one shower a day? And if you prefer a 10-minute shower, that cost doubles to £3.64 a week. For a family of four, this means spending £14.56 on showers alone. However, thanks to …
Ever since Vladimir Putin’s war caused energy prices to skyrocket overnight, I have been writing extensively about utility bills. Simultaneously, the UK Government is determined to achieve its goal of zero carbon emissions, prompting homeowners to become more interested in future-proofing their properties. Homeowners are looking for ways to create comfortable living spaces while also …