8 h. ago Octopus Energy promises 90% off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

8 h. ago Octopus Energy promises 90 per cent off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

9 h. ago Octopus offering 90 per cent off electricity bills if customers use device at home

The energy supplier is widely recognised as one of the 'best' in the UK

Economics

13 h. ago How to win a Geely EX5 Max car worth £30k for just £1.99 a month with Sun Club 

JOIN Sun Club for £1.99 a month to be in with the chance to win a Geely EX5 Max electric car thanks to Octopus Energy and Greenhous Group. The Geely EX5 is a fully electric five-seat SUV engineered to offer a smooth, comfy ride and plenty of space for families at great value. Every car comes...

Economics

26 h. ago Check your energy bill now for crucial 12 digit code to make sure you’re not overpaying

HOUSEHOLDS are being encouraged to check their energy bill now for a crucial 12-digit code to ensure they are not overpaying. Your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) is a 12-digit code that should appear on your electricity meter and electric bill. It is an important detail and acts as a reference point for energy suppliers and...

Economics

3 d. ago Chancellor urged to prioritise lowering electricity bills in Budget

Rachel Reeves should sacrifice planned VAT cuts if necessary, say energy companies and consumer groups

Economics

7 d. ago Households urged to avoid using the washing machine between two times to save money

Alice Beer, a consumer expert on This Morning, shared some useful tips to lower energy bills - and it's important to note the advice to avoid high electricity bills

Politics

1 week ago Dunelm's flame effect heater not only looks 'attractive' but heats a room 'quickly and cheaply'

'Hardly makes a difference to my electricity bill too. Perfect for winter'

Politics

1 week ago Australian households to get three hours of free solar energy every day: ‘There is so much power’

Solar sharer scheme will cover homes with smart meters across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Ninja's kettle that 'helps cut electricity bill' is already on sale for Black Friday

The Black Perfect Temperature Kettle, Rapid Boil, is currently on sale for £79.99, down from £99.99, and it's said to be a cost-saving piece of equipment

Economics

2 w. ago Solar panel efficiency explained: how much power do panels really produce?

Solar panel efficiency determines how much sunlight your panels can turn into electricity and how much you’ll save on bills

Politics

2 w. ago Tempted by those adverts for electric heaters that claim to slash 90% off your bills? You'll want to read this first

A British student has designed an electrical heater to 'warm space at 90% less cost than conventional heating methods'.

Science

2 w. ago Simple boiler change could save you up to '£65 a year' on bills says Octopus Energy

The actual amount of money you save from this will depend on the characteristics of your home

Economics

2 w. ago Last chance to claim up to 25 hours of free electricity with Uswitch

Uswitch is running a deal in November that gives you up to 25 hours of free electricity. With households set to spend more on electricity this winter, we examine whether the deal is worth it.

Politics

3 w. ago Octopus Energy says you can 'save £50 a year' on bills with one easy laundry tip

The energy firm has offered advice that could keep bills lower during the coldest months of the year

Economics

3 w. ago Economist behind Ed Miliband's promise to cut Brits' energy bills by £300 admits savings could be 'wiped out' by rising electricity costs

Pawel Czyzak, who penned a 2023 report for energy think tank Ember , said the UK now faced 'a much different situation' to when he wrote the research.

Economics

3 w. ago Major energy companies offer free electric blankets to save up to £300 on bills

Certain households struggling with energy bills can take advantage of this complimentary offer

Economics

4 w. ago Can you really repair damaged hair with one wash? I tried Rita Ora's TYPEBEA damage repair kit to find out

The new four-step system from Rita Ora’s brand TYPEBEA promises 80 per cent less breakage after just one use. But can it return overworked, over-styled hair to its virgin state?

Events

4 w. ago What the datacenter boom means for America’s environment – and electricity bills

In this week’s newsletter: from Google to Amazon to OpenAI, the economic and climate cost of datacenters continues to grow• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe headlong rush to build huge new datacenters, in order to support the growth of AI, is raising a number of concerns in the US – around the impact upon the climate crisis, water use and electricity bills. It’s also set to reshape American politics in potentially unusual ways.Companies such as Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Amazon and Meta are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into new datacenters that will form the backbone to the surging use of AI by businesses and the public.Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualisedTowns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at riskThe plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and mindsDatacenter emissions probably 662% higher than big tech claims. Can it kee...

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