Lockdowns have put increased pressure on all our domestic bills, but are you doing all you can to to make savings? What are your tips for saving money running your home?
Are you running your home efficiently?
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Are you aware of the latest energy label changes?
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Can the new energy labels help us save on bills while improving the energy efficiency of our homes? Our guest from Energy Saving Trust explains more.
Should we all change our home heating to save the planet?
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Would you consider changing your heating system to help reduce carbon emissions? Should more help be available to do so? Our guest discusses the issues.
Are you waiting on a refund from a defunct energy supplier?
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We’ve heard from a number of people awaiting refunds from suppliers who have recently ceased trading. How long should it take to get your money back?
How’s the energy sector supporting its customers?
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Energy is essential for self-isolating or working from home. Our guest from Energy UK discusses what the energy industry is doing to support its customers.
Putting customers at the heart of our energy market
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With last week’s news that the new energy price cap will come into force this winter, our guest, Claire Perry MP, explains the government’s approach to improving the energy market for consumers.
Could you soon be heating your home through a heat network?
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Heat networks are set to play a larger role in how we heat our homes and businesses. But what are they and would you benefit from being on one? Our guest author Bindi Patel from the Heat Trust explains…
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Are you concerned about spending and saving?
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Our latest research suggests that Scottish consumers have more concerns about public spending cuts, the cost of essentials and the state of the economy than the rest of the UK. Whether you’re a Scottish resident or you live elsewhere, does this ring true with you?
How much are smart meters costing you?
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Which? research shows that energy companies would need to work round the clock – installing 24 smart meters per minute – in order to meet the 2020 roll-out target. Guest author Steve McCabe MP tells us why this isn’t good enough…
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How often do you check your utility bills?
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April is just around the corner and this means that the bills I pay in 8 or 10 monthly instalments, such as water and council tax, are landing on my doormat. Have your bills for the year ahead arrived yet, and have you checked them?
Update: will the proposed energy price cap be enough?
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Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to tackle rip-off energy bills with an energy price cap. But will such a cap be enough to help you?
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Do you haggle for a decent deal?
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Over the years we’ve encouraged you to haggle on your bills, and we’ve recently discovered that those who do can save about £725 a year. So do you haggle for a good deal?
Are those on district heating networks getting a good deal?
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District heating networks serve around half a million UK homes, but many on these schemes often pay the price for the service. The Competition and Markets Authority is launching an investigation into these schemes to assess whether people are really getting a good deal. (more on district heating…)
The end of standard tariffs?
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British Gas will soon scrap standard tariffs for new customers – will this be a game-changer for the energy market?