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Simpler energy deals could mean higher bills

Chris Torney,
12 Jul, 2012

The government and energy regulator Ofgem have put gas and electricity suppliers under pressure to cut the number of tariffs. But this plan could end up costing consumers more, experts warn. Read More…

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Consumer rights, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

Businesses worried over rising energy prices

Chris Torney,
29 Jun, 2012

The majority of businesses are worried about the rising impact of energy use on their bottom lines, a new study shows. Read More…

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Small business, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

Video guide: How to cut your household energy bills

Lois Avery,
31 May, 2012

Heat and light your home for less. Watch our video guide to cutting your household gas and electricity bills, with the Energy Saving Trust.

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Energy saving, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity, Video

Energy bills to rise warns Government

Chris Torney,
23 May, 2012

The government warns of future gas and electricity price rises and the risk of possible blackouts as it unveils reforms of the UK’s energy market.

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Energy saving, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

Success of Which? Big Switch energy campaign questioned

Chris Torney,
16 May, 2012

The first UK attempt to switch thousands of energy users en masse to a cheaper gas and electricity deal is underway. But can you save more money by going it alone? Read More…

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Energy saving, Consumer rights, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

Plans to simplify energy tariffs

Naphtalia Loderick,
08 May, 2012

A light bulb in the shape of a pound sign

Last year the energy regulator slammed the industry for having hundreds of different tariffs, making it hard for consumers to shop around for the best deal. So what are the big six UK energy firms doing to simplify tariffs? Read More…

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Energy saving, Consumer rights, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

New energy reforms: ‘Consumers will still lose out’

Chris Torney,
11 Apr, 2012

Energy companies are to be forced to tell customers if they are being overcharged under new rules being drawn up by the Government.

Topics: Shrink your bills, Your consumer rights
Tags: Consumer rights, Gas & electricity

Ofgem criticises energy complaints process

Naphtalia Loderick,
03 Apr, 2012

Many consumers are unhappy with the customer service they receive from gas and electricity suppliers, according to industry regulator Ofgem.

Topics: Shrink your bills, Your consumer rights
Tags: Consumer rights, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

British Gas pulls out of Which? Big Switch energy campaign

Chris Torney,
29 Mar, 2012

British Gas pulls out of consumer association Which's Big Switch campaign - in which energy users band together and use their collective bargaining power to get cheaper gas and electricity deals. Read More…

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: Energy saving, Consumer rights, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

The Remoska: Can it cut the cost of cooking?

Maria McCarthy,
01 Mar, 2012

If you often cook for just one or two people you might be wasting a lot of gas and electricity. Writer Maria McCarthy road tests an energy-efficient alternative. Read More…