Ben Gallizzi

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E.on
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Energy prices
Energy regulation
Energy suppliers
First utility
Insulation
Meters
Npower
Price cap
Public interest
Smart energy
Smart meters
Switch energy
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Government announces new energy-focused cost of living relief measures

The Government has announced a second package of relief measures designed to ease the burden of cost of living on UK households.

UK energy debt reaches £1 billion with about one in four customers in debt to their supplier

The ongoing energy sees overall energy debt in the UK reach £1 billion with an increasing number of customers in debt to their suppliers.

Unprecedented energy price rise comes into effect

The much-discussed energy price rise has come into effect - what can you do about it?

Uswitch reveals the 10 things you should do before energy prices rise

With unprecedented energy price rises around the corner, Uswitch has collated 10 things you can do to lessen the impact on your bills.

More than 800,000 UK households install a smart meter since start of energy crisis

Government data has revealed that 800,000 households have installed a smart meter since the start of the energy crisis, with half of all UK households now possessing one.

First price cap of 2022 set to rise to record high of £1,971

Ofgem has announced a record rise to the energy price cap in response to the wholesale energy market crisis.

Two million homes face being pushed into debt as energy costs soar

With the energy price cap set to rise to an unprecedented level, millions will bear the brunt of those price rises in their cost of living and face being pushed into debt as a result

Five million UK households set thermostats higher than Lanzarote

While some households are lowering their thermostat temperatures this year, millions are still setting their thermostats at up to 25 degrees

Uswitch reveals the Black Friday gadgets to invest in to save energy this winter

Uswitch research reveals which Black Friday deals customers should be on the lookout for if they want to save energy this winter.

Uswitch and Samsung make it easier to save money on energy this winter

Uswitch and Samsung have teamed up to help customers see how much they're spending on their energy this winter via the new SmartThings phone app.

Five suppliers go bust in two days

Five small suppliers have ceased trading in two days, displacing nearly 30,000 customers

Goto Energy becomes the latest energy supplier to cease trading

The energy market claims another victim as Goto Energy announces it has ceased trading.

Pure Planet and Colorado Energy cease trading

Two energy suppliers become the latest companies to go out of business.

Igloo becomes the latest energy supplier to go bust in September

Igloo becomes the latest energy supplier to go out of business as a result of high wholesale energy prices.

700,000 households affected as more than 100 fixed deals come to an end

With 112 fixed energy plans ending by August's conclusion, customers are advised to switch before they're rolled onto an expensive standard variable tariff.

Government launches review into renewable energy tariffs

The government is to review the way in which renewable energy tariffs are marketed by energy suppliers in response to concerns about "greenwashing".

Energy price cap set to rise to highest ever level of £1,277

Ofgem has announced a new price cap level of £1,277 for standard variable customers - the highest level since the cap came into force in 2019.

With bill hikes looming, a £10 monthly rise could put over a quarter of customers into debt

Ofgem's probable second price cap rise of 2021 could mean that over 25% of energy customers are forced into debt

Returning to the office could cut home energy bills by £21 million a week

A Uswitch report finds that a single day in the office each work for every UK worker could mean lower energy bills.

Uswitch finds customers want to retain control over their energy deals

As the market changes, a new report confirms that customers need and want control over their energy, not less.

Ofgem price cap level drops to £1,162 in first review of 2020

The Ofgem price cap has fallen for the second consecutive time, but what does this mean for consumers?

Mind the (price cap) gap

What could you do with the money you save by switching your energy and not relying on the price cap? The price cap gap could be bigger than you think...

Uswitch launches biggest advertising campaign for two decades

Uswitch unveils a new brand direction and advertising campaign to kick off the new decade in style.

Uswitch launches biggest advertising campaign for two decades

Uswitch unveils a new brand direction and advertising campaign to kick off the new decade in style.

UK households save nearly £2 billion on energy bills in 2019

Brits saved billions on energy in 2019 - but which were the savviest towns for switching?

Ofgem announces price cap level reduction of £75

Ofgem lowers the price cap level for customers on standard variable and prepayment tariffs.

Gas and electricity utility bills breakdown

Find out what's in the average utility bill, and how these costs are broken down.

E.ON and EDF Energy announce price rises following energy price cap increase

Two of the big six are already set to raise SVT prices in 2019

Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount: Find out if you are eligible for £140 off your electricity bill.

Get help paying your energy bills

Find out if you are eligible to receive an energy allowance to help pay your gas and electricity bills.

What is the energy price cap? How the Ofgem price cap could affect you in 2022

What is the energy price cap and how does it affect you and your bills?

Gas and electricity price changes 2022

Keep up to date with the latest gas and electricity prices rises and price cuts with Uswitch.

Ofgem - The energy market regulator

Find out what Ofgem does and how it ensures consumers get a fair deal on energy.

OVO Energy confirms £500 million purchase of SSE’s retail business

OVO Energy confirms purchase of SSE's retail energy business for £500m.

Energy price rises continue with First Utility

Small energy supplier is latest to raise standard tariff fees to new price cap level

Energy efficiency grants

Find out if you could get energy efficiency grants to help with the cost of home improvements including cavity wall and loft insulation.

How to move your gas or electricity meter

You might never need to move one of your energy meters, but if you do, this is the guide that will help you.

npower is the third of the big six to raise prices to new energy price cap level

Energy provider continues expected standard variable tariff rise trend.

Ofgem announces £117 energy price cap rise effective from 1 April

The energy regulator’s first cap review of 2019 results in an increase.

How much do you remember about 2018 in energy?

It's been an eventful 12 months in energy: can you remember what happened this year?

When will my smart meter be installed?

Find out what the largest suppliers are currently doing and their progress towards the smart meter rollout.

One in three homes report problems with smart meters

Smart meter issues persist, but households also report greater awareness of energy usage habits.

Smart meter 2020 rollout target will not be met, says National Audit Office

The Government’s ambitious target looks set to cost consumers half a billion pounds.

Switching your energy supplier

Switching energy supplier is easy, but it can seem intimidating. We'll take you through the process step-by-step.

When is the best time to switch my energy deal?

The best time to switch your energy deal could be around the corner - find out when you should be switching here.

Should I get a no standing charge tariff?

Some energy suppliers offer tariffs which don't include standing charges. But are these worthwhile tariffs to go for? Our guide explains everything you need to know about them.

Collective energy switching - how does it work?

Find out how collective purchase energy deals work, and whether they can benefit you.

Ben Gallizzi

Government announces new energy-focused cost of living relief measures

UK energy debt reaches £1 billion with about one in four customers in debt to their supplier

Unprecedented energy price rise comes into effect

Uswitch reveals the 10 things you should do before energy prices rise

More than 800,000 UK households install a smart meter since start of energy crisis

First price cap of 2022 set to rise to record high of £1,971

Two million homes face being pushed into debt as energy costs soar

Five million UK households set thermostats higher than Lanzarote

Uswitch reveals the Black Friday gadgets to invest in to save energy this winter

Uswitch and Samsung make it easier to save money on energy this winter

Five suppliers go bust in two days

Goto Energy becomes the latest energy supplier to cease trading

Pure Planet and Colorado Energy cease trading

Igloo becomes the latest energy supplier to go bust in September

700,000 households affected as more than 100 fixed deals come to an end

Government launches review into renewable energy tariffs

Energy price cap set to rise to highest ever level of £1,277

With bill hikes looming, a £10 monthly rise could put over a quarter of customers into debt

Returning to the office could cut home energy bills by £21 million a week

Uswitch finds customers want to retain control over their energy deals

Ofgem price cap level drops to £1,162 in first review of 2020

Mind the (price cap) gap

Uswitch launches biggest advertising campaign for two decades

Uswitch launches biggest advertising campaign for two decades

UK households save nearly £2 billion on energy bills in 2019

Ofgem announces price cap level reduction of £75

Gas and electricity utility bills breakdown

E.ON and EDF Energy announce price rises following energy price cap increase

Warm Home Discount

Get help paying your energy bills

What is the energy price cap? How the Ofgem price cap could affect you in 2022

Gas and electricity price changes 2022

Ofgem - The energy market regulator

OVO Energy confirms £500 million purchase of SSE’s retail business

Energy price rises continue with First Utility

Energy efficiency grants

How to move your gas or electricity meter

npower is the third of the big six to raise prices to new energy price cap level

Ofgem announces £117 energy price cap rise effective from 1 April

How much do you remember about 2018 in energy?

When will my smart meter be installed?

One in three homes report problems with smart meters

Smart meter 2020 rollout target will not be met, says National Audit Office

Switching your energy supplier

When is the best time to switch my energy deal?

Should I get a no standing charge tariff?

Collective energy switching - how does it work?

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