All news on the topic: Energy

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'My house sprang a leak then I got a water bill for £63,000 and nearly fainted'
Chantelle Osman was embroiled in a dispute with South West Water and her housing association, Stonewater, for months following the leak at her home in Exeter, Devon
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Exact date to turn your heating on this year according to experts
As it gets colder, you may start considering putting the heating on, but with the ongoing energy crisis, it has never been more important to be smart with your energy bills
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Households to save up to £400 on bills as new energy scheme launches today
The Great British Insulation Scheme will see the Government spend £1billion on grants for homes to help improve their energy efficiency
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Thousands could save money on energy bills as new switching scheme launched
The Big Community Switch, which is hosted by iChoosr, is a free scheme offering help to people looking to switch their energy tariff
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UK weather - how much it costs to run a fan overnight as heatwave begins today
Fans are often the go-to for many in the hot weather and a few years ago, having one running on low all night wasn't a big deal - but how much does it cost now?
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Exact date to do energy meter reading this month - or risk being charged more
Before the lower Ofgem price cap kicks in, you should take a meter reading so your supplier doesn't estimate your usage and accidentally assume you've used more energy at the higher rate
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OVO announces major change that will help save households money on energy bills
OVO announced today that it was not going to increase its standing charges in line with Ofgem's price cap
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Little-known day when British Gas customers can get half-price electricity
You have to be quick as the offer is not around to claim for long
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Britain 'won't hit climate targets' while Tories cosy up to fossil firms
Experts say Britain continuing to pump millions of pounds into 'white elephant' carbon capture projects is "likely the result of significant lobbying by the gas industry"
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Energy bills, your rights and how to get help – as Ofgem confirms new price cap
Ofgem has just announced its energy price cap will fall again to £1,923 for the average bill from October 2023 - here is everything you need to know about your bills
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GMB's Adil Ray lets rip at Ofgem boss as he asks powerful question
Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray didn't hold back as he questioned Ofgem's Chief Executive Jonathan Brearley about the incredibly high profits reported by energy companies
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All the energy bill help available - from free cash to payment plans
It may sound like good news that energy bills are to drop but the price cap is still higher than what it was before the energy crisis - but there is help available
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Ofgem price cap explained and when energy bills will fall - all you need to know
The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum rate energy firms can charge per kilowatt (kWh) hour for gas and electricity you use, along with standing charges - here is what you need to know
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Ofgem price cap falls to £1,923 a year - what this means for your energy bill
The Ofgem price cap sets a limit on what suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity you use, as well as the standing charges and there is good news, as it is set to fall from October
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Dad knocks £625 off his energy bill by updating one ‘guzzling’ appliance
Just one appliance was using up half of the family's electricity and as soon as this dad found out he knew he had to take drastic action
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Energy firm is paying customers to use oven and washing machine at night
OVO is expanding its Power Move scheme so it will be available nationwide, with customers able to earn £10 a month for reducing their energy consumption between 4pm and 7pm
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'Never mind life advice from Gillian Keegan - I'd rather listen to Kevin Keegan'
The Education Secretary was on the airwaves this week talking about A-level results - I think she was trying to help out people who might have not have done as well as they hoped
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Millions set to see energy bills drop - with announcement due next week
Although it may be good news that energy bills are to fall - the price cap is still significantly higher than it was back in October 2021 when it sat at £1,277
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Brits to be £1.5billion poorer as Treasury rules set to block some wind farms
Wind farms are set to produce electricity much cheaper than the regular wholesale price even with high inflation but red tape is expected to block new projects
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Angela Rayner says she is 'sick of the managed decline' as she meets voters
Labour's deputy leader speaks openly about the extreme poverty in Stockport, Greater Manchester, where she grew up, as she tours the north in special battle bus
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Buckingham Palace advertises £50,000-a-year job close to King Charles' heart
The new role will have the official job title of sustainability data reporting manager and will be required to keep an eye on greenhouse gas output at the Palace
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Ofgem issues 'think before you fix' warning ahead of price cap announcement
Fixed rate energy tariffs have started entering the market, leaving many wondering if they should lock into a deal - but doing so could mean you lose out on future price drops
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Top 'life admin' tasks Brits avoid doing - like decluttering their homes
Brits put off completing nearly 100 day-to-day chores each year - but still find themselves spending nearly five hours a week doing 'life admin'
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Energy companies set to rake in £1.7bn profits as Brits struggle to pay bills
Fuel poverty campaigners have said this winter will be as difficult as the last for Brit households - yet super-rich energy companies will line their pockets with millions
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Worst ‘vampire appliances’ that push up your energy bills if left on standby
Ian Palmer-Smith, appliance expert at Domestic & General, said the “most common vampire devices ” found in homes include washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, TVs and microwaves