What is auto-switching energy bills?
Auto-switching is a modern, time and money-saving way to manage your household bills and ensure that you don’t end up on excessively high charges. What is auto-switching? When you sign up to an energy tariff, the terms of the contract…
Can I get an Ovo Energy write-off or refund?
Ovo, the UK’s largest independent energy supplier has been caught incorrectly charging customers, and is being made to shell out £8.9 million. What did Ovo do wrong? Between 2015 and 2018, over half a million customers were sent inaccurate statements…
Should I Join London Power?
What is London Power? London Power is a newly announced green energy company, exclusively available to Londoners. The venture is a partnership between Sadiq Khan and Octopus Energy. London Power is promising quite a bit to potential new customers: Fair…
What is a MEES report and when do I need one?
If you’re a property owner then you might have heard of MEES reports, and you’ve probably heard of EPCs. Although they’re important terms if you own any buildings in the UK, a lot of people aren’t quite sure what they…
Big Energy Saving Week 2020: How To Save Money!
Big Energy Saving Week 2020 is in full swing! We created some graphics for some of our favourite tips to conserve energy, cut your bills, and save you money. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they…
Big Energy Saving Week 2020: Where Can I Get Advice on Saving Energy?
Big Energy Saving Week 2020 is a national campaign run by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in partnership with Citizens Advice, created to raise awareness of energy use and make the public aware of ways to cut…
Guide to Energy Tariffs 2020
Energy tariffs – which one are you on, which one should you be on, and what is actually the difference? Standard rate energy tariffs The standard tariff, also known as a ‘default’ tariff, has a variable rate, which means it…
5 Unusual Ways to Become Eco-Friendlier
It’s difficult to deny that climate change is happening. Sea levels are on the rise, the weather has become wildly unpredictable, and we are starting to see water shortages across the globe. Only by changing attitudes and becoming eco-friendlier as…
Financial Help With Bills: Winter 2020
What help is available with high winter bills for vulnerable people? WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS The Winter Fuel Payment is a scheme designed to help older people cover the additional costs of energy during the winter months. This payment is between…
Guide to SAP Assessments
What is a SAP assessment? SAP is an acronym that stands for Standard Assessment Procedure. It’s a set of reports that reflect the energy efficiency of a building. What kind of building needs a SAP assessment? Building regulations for all…