12,000 Shell Energy Retail Customers Overcharged
After overcharging around 12,000 default tariff customers, Shell Energy Retail Limited is set to make a total payment of £390,000 in refunds, compensation and a contribution to Ofgem’s voluntary...
UK to Have a Hydrogen Production Facility in 2020s
The UK energy industry has made its most significant move yet in the fight against climate change as 3 energy companies commit to developing a hydrogen production facility by the mid-2020s. Should...
Renewable Electricity Generation Rises as UK Records Greenest Ever Winter
National Grid believe that the UK’s electricity system will operate with zero carbon emissions by 2025 after UK records greenest ever winter. October 2018 to March 2019 saw increased renewable...
UK to Target Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
By 2050 the UK will be producing ‘net zero’ carbon emissions, outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May has announced.The legislation is the first of any G7 country to commit to reaching net zero...
Are Hydrogen Boilers the Future of Home Heating?
Turning to renewable energy is a high priority as the UK looks to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. To achieve this, the 80% of UK homes fuelling their central heating system with a gas boiler...
Solar Heating with an Electric Combi Boiler
An electric combi boiler is the ideal choice for small and off-grid homes but the running costs often put many homeowners off having one installed.To keep those running costs down, pair an electric...
Energy Suppliers Hit with Fines in Excess of £800k
Ofgem have handed out a total of £850,000 in fines to 2 energy suppliers for breaking competition law.Energy suppliers E Limited and Economy Energy were found to have an anti-competitive...
Plumbing Industry Threatened by Lack of Skilled Workers
A recent survey asked professional plumbers to share their thoughts on the biggest threat to the industry, with more than half (54%) identifying a lack of skilled workers.The survey, carried...
Water Source Heat Pumps Explained
Open water sources like lakes and rivers store solar energy that Water Source Heat Pumps are able to extract this energy and use it to provide a home with heating and hot water.So, is a Water...
Landlord Efficiency Cap Could Fall Short
With the introduction of a cap that expects landlords to contribute £3,5000 towards improving the efficiency of their rental properties, the Heating and Hot Water Council (HHIC) fear this might not...
Air Source Heat Pumps: A Sizing Guide
Air source heat pumps are becoming more and more popular with homeowners looking to reduce their heating bills and/or reduce their carbon emissions, but one of the most frequently asked questions is...
National Energy Action Charity Demands Government Action on Energy Efficiency
A fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA), is calling on the UK government to make the energy efficiency of UK homes a “national infrastructure priority”.The charity is one of...
Back Billing Rules: Your Rights
When a mistake has been made with your gas or electricity bill, meaning that you haven’t paid enough for your energy usage over a certain period, your supplier will send you a back...
How Long Does A Boiler Last?
Most boilers have a life expectancy of 10-15 years but this will vary depending on how well the unit has been maintained.If your boiler was installed over 10 years ago then it’s time to start...
Third of UK Adults Don’t Check If Their Engineer is on the Gas Safe Register
New research has found that a third (33%) of UK adults do not check if their heating engineer is legally allowed to work on their gas appliances, i.e. they don’t check that they are on the Gas Safe...
Should You Change Your Conventional Boiler for a Combi?
Before thinking about brand and model of boiler, it’s important to compare the pros and cons of Combi boilers and conventional boilers to find the right type of boiler for your home.As well as...
Sainsbury’s Energy Relaunches with Npower
Sainsbury’s Energy has relaunched after announcing a partnership with big 6 energy supplier Npower.The relaunch follows the news that Sainsbury’s Energy ended their white label partnership...
Smart Meters Help 1 in 14 People Save Money
Only 1 in 14 people (7%) are seeing a reduction in their energy bills after installing a smart meter, a new survey by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has found.The survey, aimed at...
Energy Suppliers to Pay Homeowners for Exported Solar Energy
Energy suppliers, Octopus Energy and E.ON, are aiming to fill the gap left by the recently closed Feed-in Tariff (FiT), by offering their own tariffs that financially reward homeowners generating...
Feed-in Tariff now Closed
After announcing that the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) would be closing in July 2018, the 31st March 2019 saw the government scheme come to an end, with no replacement scheme set to take its place.What...
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