Community energy switching scheme approaching deadline fast

A community energy switching scheme designed to help participants lower their bills by getting the best possible deals is nearing its deadline, a media news report on this topic has revealed.

Shale gas fracking will help cut carbon emissions, UK Chancellor argues

UK Chancellor George Osborne has re-asserted his beliefs that climate change is a real phenomenon caused by human activity, but also added that the moves to mitigate its impact should be done “in the cheapest possible way”, a media news report has revealed.

Energy suppliers to provide direct debit refunds to customers in credit

British energy customers who are in credit with their suppliers will be offered direct debit refunds following negotiations chaired by Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker, the DECC (Department for Energy and Climate Change) has recently revealed.

Consumer group slams UK energy market in damning report

The UK’s energy market is “broken” and should go under a full competition inquiry as a huge number of consumers complain about the level of service provided by the “Big Six” energy suppliers, a new damning report by consumer group Which? has recently revealed.

Ofgem posts video in a bid to help consumers understand energy reforms

As energy market reforms are already in effect and changes to energy tariffs are set to come into force in April, energy market regulator Ofgem has decided that this is the right time to clarify the changes for all consumers.

Shale gas profits should be used to tackle fuel poverty, MPs argue

MPs have blamed poor quality housing for the rising levels of fuel poverty in Britain and called for shale gas profits to be used in order to connect communities to the gas grid and improve overall energy efficiency, a media news report has revealed.

Energy suppliers should cut consumer gas bills following drop in wholesale prices

Industry analysts are urging energy suppliers to cut consumer gas bills following a 16% drop in wholesale prices since December, a media news report suggests.

Energy minister questions British Gas’ profit margins

Energy minister Ed Davey is questioning British Gas’ pricing policy and profit margins, calling for them to go under some serious scrutiny, a news report in the local media has revealed.

Shale gas fracking not likely to drive down household energy bills, Chancellor admits

While large scale fracking across the UK would certainly boost revenues for the Treasury and help drive forward the UK economy, consumers are not likely to benefit from it directly, Chancellor George Osborne has recently admitted.