UK pays £1.45bn to switch off wind farms
Wind farms in Scotland were paid £347m not to generate power, contributing to a UK-wide bill of over £1.45bn for wasted wind energy in a year. Discover the impact on your bills.
Wind farms in Scotland were paid £347m not to generate power, contributing to a UK-wide bill of over £1.45bn for wasted wind energy in a year. Discover the impact on your bills.
An architect who grew up in China's icy Harbin reveals traditional heating methods like the 'kang' bed. Could these low-energy solutions help the UK tackle fuel poverty and volatile winters?
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies your rights on smart meter installations. Find out when you can legally refuse and when your supplier can enforce a change.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies your rights when energy firms pressure you to install a smart meter. Find out when you can legally refuse and what 'dumb mode' means.
Octopus Energy sells a minority stake in its Kraken Technologies software arm, valuing it at £6.4bn and paving the way for a potential stock market flotation. Read the full details.
Ofgem confirms a new energy price cap from January 2026, adding to household costs. Discover the exact figures, government relief plans, and how to potentially save on your bills.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Experts warn a simple radiator issue is reducing heating efficiency and wasting energy. Discover the easy, cost-effective fix to cut your bills and keep your home warm.
Octopus Energy has cut refund times to 1-2 days for 5.5 million customers after a major payments switch. The firm says the move makes energy fairer and simpler for households.
A luxury turkey farm supplying Harrods has been suspended after activists filmed staff mistreating birds and urinating in pens. The farm is now under investigation.
UK energy regulator Ofgem greenlights £28bn infrastructure investment, pushing network charges on bills up by £108. Find out how this affects you and the long-term plan.
The US Department of Energy has removed 'renewable energy' from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's name, rebranding it the National Laboratory of the Rockies. Discover the implications for US energy policy.
Experts reveal the three common household gadgets secretly adding to your energy costs. Switch them off properly to slash your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
As Ofgem confirms a 2026 price cap rise, discover Octopus Energy's simple 4-minute shower method and other expert tips to significantly reduce your energy bills this winter.
Ofgem announces a 0.2% energy price cap increase for January-March 2026, adding £3 to the average annual bill. Discover what this means for your household budget.
Ofgem announces a 0.2% increase to the energy price cap from January 1, adding around £3.36 annually to the average household bill. Discover what this means for you.
Ofgem announces 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, adding £3 annually to average bills. Discover how this affects households across Britain.
Octopus Energy customers could slash electricity bills by 90% with a specific home device. Learn how solar and battery systems offer massive savings.
Discover how Spain's grassroots energy revolution is empowering communities with 3,000 renewable projects. Learn how citizen-led initiatives are transforming power generation across the nation.
Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.
Another UK energy supplier collapses as Tomato Energy ceases trading, leaving thousands of customers in limbo. Ofgem steps in with protection plan.
Millions of British households are set for welcome relief as Octopus Energy slashes gas and electricity prices from July 1st, 2024, offering one of the market's most competitive rates.
In a dramatic political intervention, renewable energy leaders have united with traditional oil and gas companies to demand urgent government action, warning that Britain faces devastating employment consequences without immediate policy support.
Australia unveils groundbreaking 'Solar Sunshot' initiative offering free solar power to households, potentially saving families thousands while accelerating the nation's clean energy transition.
Discover how innovative free-energy devices can dramatically reduce your electricity costs and help you save hundreds of pounds annually with these brilliant household solutions.
Millions of British households are about to see significant relief on their energy bills as electricity prices are forecast to drop substantially in the coming months, driven by increased renewable generation and lower wholesale costs.
New Ofcom research reveals energy customers with closed accounts may have significant credit balances waiting to be claimed, as bills remain stubbornly high.
Ofgem uncovers massive energy credit scandal with 2 million customers owed refunds from old accounts. Discover if you're due money and how to claim your share of £240 million.
New Ofgem data reveals Britain's escalating energy debt crisis with households owing £3 billion to suppliers. Discover how rising standing charges and vulnerable customers are struggling amid the cost-of-living emergency.