4 h. ago Major energy supplier giving away five days’ worth of free electricity – how to claim

By making simple changes, you can maximise your rewards with the energy saving scheme being rolled out soon

Science

6 h. ago Major energy firm is giving away free electricity next month

The scheme encourages EDF customers to shift some of their electricity use away from weekday peak hours - typically between 4pm and 7pm - in return for free hours

Science

25 h. ago Most jurors in US pipeline case against Greenpeace have fossil fuel industry ties

Trial-monitoring committee in Dakota Access lawsuit have shared concerns of judicial bias and due-process violationsMore than half the jurors selected to hear a case brought by a major energy company against Greenpeace have ties to the fossil fuel industry, and most had negative views of anti-pipeline protests or groups that oppose the use of fossil fuels.The closely watched trial against Greenpeace in Mandan, North Dakota, showcased the difficulty in seating a jury in oil country, where many make their living in the industry. Greenpeace again on Wednesday sought to move the trial to another venue in the state. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Ofgem issues major update on new 'no standing charge' energy tariffs

The energy regulator has outlined new plans which would see households able to 'opt in' to a new tariff type

Politics

8 d. ago Major energy firm offering eight days of free electricity to thousands of households

E.ON Next announced today that it will not charge customers for the electricity they use on all eight English bank holidays over the next year if they sign up for the firm's Pledge tariff this week

Science

8 d. ago Ofgem announces major update on plans to scrap charges that add £330 to energy bills

Ofgem announced plans for more low or no standing charge energy tariffs last year, and has today opened a consultation on how this would work

Economics

1 week ago British Gas sending letters to 600,000 customers as households urged to respond

The major energy firm is extending its "You Pay We Pay" initiative, which matches customers' energy debt repayments to help them pay off their bills quicker - or prevent energy debt overall

Society