Red Tape Threatens UK’s Clean Energy Future—Are We Heading for a Crisis?
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UK independent energy generators are urging the government to break through regulatory red tape that’s stalling critical renewable projects.
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Econostrum's Energy section provides comprehensive coverage of the UK energy sector, focusing on electricity, gas, oil, and renewable energy sources. We analyze the latest trends in energy production, consumption, and policy changes impacting both consumers and businesses. Our reporting includes insights into energy prices, sustainability efforts, and technological advancements in… Read more
Octopus Energy Offers £200 Support to State Pensioners Facing Bill Struggles
- Energy
Octopus Energy is taking the initiative to provide financial support to some of the UK's most deprived households over the winter.
Motorists Born in These Years Brace for Devastating £175 Hit to Fuel Bills
- Energy
Drivers are faced with a heavy financial burden as the government prepares to unfreeze fuel taxes, which could cost some of them hundreds of pounds more a year.-
British Gas, OVO, EDF Customers Offered £258 Savings with New Energy Monitor
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UK households are being handed money on energy bills with a £12 monitor, supported by British Gas, OVO, EDF, and other suppliers. -
Stay Snug Without the Bill Shock: Essential Heating Tips for Autumn
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This autumn, you can find ways to stay warm and save on energy costs with economical heating solutions that are perfect for remote workers. -
Energy Providers, Including British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF, and OVO, Offer Cash for Turning on Heating at the Right Time
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Energy companies like British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF, and OVO are paying customers to turn on their heating at the right time. -
Water Companies Required to Return Over £157 Million to Customers for Missing Targets
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UK water companies that failed to meet pollution targets have been ordered to refund £157.6 million to customers. 
UK Households Can Claim £502 This Winter Amid Cuts to Winter Fuel Payment
- Energy
UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…-
State Pensioners Urged to Unplug Two Appliances as Energy Bills Rise and Winter Fuel Payments End
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State pensioners are warned to unplug devices that use electricity while on standby to save on rising energy bills, especially with the £300 Winter Fuel Payment cut. -
British Gas to Cut Electricity Prices by 50% for its Customers Tomorrow—Sign Up Now!
- Energy
British Gas will slash electricity prices by 50% tomorrow through its Peak Save scheme, allowing customers to save on energy bills. -
Energy Price Cap Hike: Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay from October!
- Energy
Energy bills rise by £149 under Ofgem's new price cap, affecting standard variable rate tariffs. Total costs depend on usage. -
Octopus Energy Cuts Monthly Bills to £0 for Customers for Five Years
- Energy
Octopus Energy customers can now enjoy a new plan that promises they won't have to pay any monthly fees for their electricity. -
UK Drivers Likely to Enjoy Lower Fuel Costs as Saudi Arabia Plans to Increase Oil Production
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Drivers are set to benefit as Saudi Arabia plans to increase oil production, causing Brent Crude prices to drop. This move has already led to lower fuel prices at the… -
UK Energy Bills Set to Rise by £144 Annually as Price Cap Increases
- Energy
From October 1, UK households will face an increase in energy bills, with the price cap rise adding £144 annually to customers' costs. -
UK Households Losing Winter Fuel Payment Get £330 Off Energy Bills
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UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds. -
DWP to Send Letters to Millions in October Confirming Automatic £150 Payment
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The DWP will send letters in October informing millions of households about the automatic £150 Warm Home Discount for winter energy bills. -
Millions of Brits to Receive £150 Energy Discount: How to Claim Yours This Winter
- Energy
Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run... -
Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners to Check Eligibility as Winter Fuel Payment Changes Roll Out
- Energy
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has appealed to pensioners before the changes come into force. In the most recent weekly email fork, Lewis alerted the pensioners to check about the Winter... -
State Pensioners No Longer Eligible for Winter Fuel Payments May Still Receive Up to £200 This Year
- Energy
State pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit may still qualify for support through an extended scheme from Octopus Energy. This follows the UK Government’s decision to stop the annual... -
Pensioners Urged to Act Quickly to Secure Winter Fuel Payments Amid DWP Changes
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This winter has witnessed the UK government announce significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, and thus thousands of pensioners are being called upon to assess if they qualify for... -
Energy Customers of EDF, British Gas, Octopus, OVO, and EON to Receive £572 Payment
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Energy customers of British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus have been told they can avoid a £146 price hike from October. By contacting their energy provider and making... -
UK Drivers Urged to ‘Steer Clear of Supermarket Fuel’ Amid Major Warning
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Drivers are being strongly advised against using supermarket fuel, as a leading mechanical expert issued an urgent notice. UK Drivers Warned to Avoid Supermarket Fuel Despite Recent Price Drops According... -
Are You Eligible? £150 Energy Bill Discount Coming for State Pensioners this Winter
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Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home... -
Winter Fuel Payments: Who Qualifies and How Much You Will Get? Eligibility Changes Explained
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Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give... -
British Gas, EDF, OVO, and Octopus Customers Can Get £368 for Making One Simple Change to Their Boilers
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British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel... -
Over 1 Million Pensioners to Receive Up to £300 in New Heating Payments This Winter
- Energy
Winter Fuel Payments will be replaced by a newly introduced devolved lump sum from the Scottish government later on this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) is set to... -
UK Energy Customers Set to Save £300 Yearly with GB Energy
- Energy
Energy customers will be able to save up to £300 annually as the new Labour Government implements one of its key manifesto pledges, Great British Energy (GB Energy). GB Energy... -
Energy Price Cap Alert: Last Chance for Millions of Households to Submit Meter Readings
- Energy
According to new research by Uswitch.com, the delay in the date your energy supplier gets your meter reading until, Monday 1 July, could lead to almost 11 million households collectively... -
British Gas Customers Urged to Claim £156 Bill Discount Before USwitch Offer Expires
- Energy
British Gas customers are being urged to claim a £156 discount on their gas and electricity bills before USwitch's offer vanishes. British Gas Offers £156 Savings on Fixed Tariff Amid... -
Top UK Energy Suppliers: Best and Worst Ranked by Citizens Advice
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Citizens Advice recently published its latest assessment of the customer experience of UK energy suppliers, information that shows which suppliers offer the best or worst customer experience. The independent advisory... -
Key Financial Changes Due in July: Universal Credit, Ofgem Price Cap, Lloyds Bank Fees and More
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July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks.... -
E.ON Customers Can Cut Energy Bills by £913 While Working from Home
- Energy
Energy company E.ON says people staying at home all day could save around £913 on energy bills. Customers are emailed by the company informing them of the opportunity to save... -
Energy Price Cap Change: Delay Your Meter Reading Until July 1st and Save Up to £118.30
- Energy
Major gas and electricity suppliers such as British Gas, EON, EDF and Octopus Energy say hold off on your meter read to next Mon, 1st July. Why? Well, it's because... -
British Gas Offers Eligible Customers Free £210 Vouchers
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British Gas is providing vouchers on energy-saving technology together with coupons worth up to £210 to UK citizens who possess a Blue Light Card. British Gas Offers Exclusive Discounts and Rewards for... -
Low-income Households at Risk as Gas Bills Could Surge by £1,000 Under New Energy Proposals
- Economy
- Energy
UK households' gas bills could be hit by a £1,000 increase if further proposals to transfer eco-taxes from electricity bills to gas bills are implemented. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary,... -
British Gas to Cut Energy Bills by £450 for Qualifying Households
- Economy
- Energy
British Gas is introducing what it claims is the UK's most competitive heat pump tariff to encourage the mainstream adoption of this low-carbon technology across the country. The move reflects... -
UK Households to Save £116 on Energy Bills this Summer
- Economy
- Energy
Summer is just around the corner and there's good news on the horizon for British households. According to leading industry analysts at Cornwall Insights, a further fall in the price... -
Energy Customers Can Claim Up to £315 by Checking Their Accounts
- Energy
Energy companies are currently sitting on £3 billion of costumers' money, with the average household in credit owing £210. UK Energy Consumers Eligible for Refunds Up to £315 Energy consumers in the UK... -
UK Diesel Drivers to Save Up to £18,000 on New High-Efficiency Engines
- Economy
- Energy
New regulations on diesel could improve vehicle performance and deliver substantial savings for drivers. A report published today suggests that customers of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will soon benefit... -
British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO and Octopus Customers to Receive £457 Energy Boost This Summer
- Energy
This summer season brings more than just sunshine and holidays for energy consumers in the UK. A significant financial boost could be on the horizon for customers of major suppliers... -
Octopus, British Gas, E.On, and EDF Customers Eligible for £210 Energy Refund
- Energy
More than half of the main energy firms' customers may be eligible to claim refunds on their bills, as it is revealed that millions of individuals are sitting on rising... -
UK to Impose 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030
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By 2030, the UK government will require 10% of all aviation fuel used by aircraft departing from the country to be made up of ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (SAF), the government... -
UK Drivers Warned to Expect a Surge in Fuel Prices at Pumps
- Economy
- Energy
UK drivers should prepare themselves for a fuel price hike the next time they stop at the petrol station, as prices soared to their highest level since November of last... -
UK Petrol Prices Set to Skyrocket Above 150p/L, RAC Data Reveals
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The RAC issued a warning that UK petrol prices might soar far above 150p per litre, after rising by roughly 8p this year. Rising UK Petrol Prices Spark Concerns Since... -
Scottish Power’s £1.5m Refund: Scottish Households to Pocket £294 Cash!
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Scottish Power will pay £1.5 million in reimbursements and penalties after overcharging nearly 1,700 families during the energy crisis and in earlier years, resulting in an average of £294 per... -
Those Zombie Devices in Your Home Could Be Costing You £200 Annually, Says Energy Expert
- Energy
UK energy bills have soared recently, and that's no surprise. Earlier this year, a report highlighted an alarming 40% increase in the number of UK households struggling to pay their... -
Energy Bills Drop to Lowest Level in Two Years in the UK, but Standing Costs Soar
- Energy
From this Monday, energy bills across the UK are set to hit their lowest level for two years. However, the complex dynamics of the energy market point to a continuing... -
Energy Bills: Millions of UK Homes Facing Overpayment Risk
- Energy
Millions of UK homes risk overpaying their energy bills if they don't submit their meter readings to their energy suppliers this weekend. Ofgem's April Price Cap Cut: UK Home Energy... -
Retailers’ Alarmingly High Fuel Prices Raise Concern, Competition Watchdog Warns
- Energy
Fuel prices in the UK have taken a worrying turn, as revealed by the latest findings from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Recent data shows a significant surge in... -
Ofgem Considers Charging You More for Energy During Busy Hours
- Energy
Ofgem, the energy watchdog, is considering establishing a new “dynamic” pricing cap based on when British consumers use their energy. Ofgem Considers Dynamic Price Cap Options for the UK Energy...
Econostrum's Energy section provides comprehensive coverage of the UK energy sector, focusing on electricity, gas, oil, and renewable energy sources. We analyze the latest trends in energy production, consumption, and policy changes impacting both consumers and businesses. Our reporting includes insights into energy prices, sustainability efforts, and technological advancements in green energy. Econostrum helps readers understand the complexities of energy markets and the implications of new regulations and innovations. Whether you're an industry professional or a concerned citizen, stay informed about how these changes affect the UK's energy landscape and your energy usage.