7 h. ago UK households urged to apply for new £500 cost of living payment

The help is being issued by energy advice charity Act on Energy as gas and electricity bills are set to rise again this winter

Economics

48 h. ago Energy bills 'melt away' when you turn off five 'energy vampires' that stay on standby

While they're not the main villains behind hefty electricity bills, turning them off is an essential strategy for energy conservation in every home

Science

7 d. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

7 d. ago Whirlpool has say on fridge magnets' impact on electricity bills with statement

The appliance manufacturer has weighed in on the debate over whether fridge magnets can increase your electricity bills

Science

7 d. ago Energy price cap: How to get the cheapest deals for your bills

Changing your tariff might be a good route to saving cash – but be sure to shop around

Economics

2 w. ago Millions reminded 'check your electricity bill' or miss out on £150 DWP payment

The UK Government is expanding the eligibility of the payment to include an additional 2.7 million households, but the deadline to meet certain criteria is fast approaching. It could mean a £150 discount on energy bills.

Economics

2 w. ago People waiting for Warm Home Discount need to check detail that could jeopardise £150 by August 24

Finding out whose name is on your electricity bill could make all the difference

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits that make you eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount is worth £150 and is provided as a direct discount on your gas and electricity bill, rather than a payment into your bank account

Economics

3 w. ago Millions urged to check name on energy bill before deadline to get £150

You need to be named on your electricity bill in order to get the Warm Home Discount automatically - here is what you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago What will Elon Musk’s Tesla Electric powering UK homes mean for energy bills and Powerwall customers

Tesla’s UK energy move could put money back in your pocket ⚡

Economics

3 w. ago As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act

Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers

Events

3 w. ago UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons

Plans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructureThe government is pushing head with a plan to offer those who live near new electricity pylons a discount of £2,500 from their energy bills over the next 10 years to ease the backlash against its clean power plans.Thousands of households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded electricity infrastructure could each receive up to £250 off their annual energy bill from next year to help speed up the rollout of infrastructure critical to the government’s targets. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Households that are near new electricity pylons could get £250 off their bills for the next 10 years

Households near new pylons could get £250 a year off their bills for the next decade as Ed Miliband seeks to win their backing.

Economics

3 w. ago Households living near new pylons could get £250 a year off bills for a decade

Government plans would see families getting discounts on bills every six months to help push forward new electricity transmission infrastructure.

Economics