E.on, the energy supplier, is to cut prices. Good news for the consumers both domestic and business? Which? the consumer advocacy organization while welcoming any price reductions, points out that E.on will be followed by all of the other five energy suppliers. The UK energy supply market is an oligopoly with the main players doing [...]
April 10th, 2010 | Clare | 0 comments | ContinuedUtilities
Cold Temperatures Cause Energy Bills to Soar
According to a recent survey conducted by an independent energy switching services, the past few weeks of freezing temperatures have raised concerns with many UK residents about the higher cost of their energy bills.
Approximately 65%, or two thirds of consumers surveyed said that the recent stretch of cold weather has caused them to think more [...]
North East Most Savvy About Saving Energy
According to Which? Switch, residents of the North East are more likely than anyone else in the UK to switch to another energy supplier and enjoy hundreds of pounds of savings in energy costs.
Which? Switch discovered that seven out of ten of all North East residents involved in the survey had changed their energy suppliers, [...]
Smart Meters Need More Thought
The government plans to install smart meters in all UK households by the year 2020. In light of this new development, concern has arisen as to who will be paying for the display units.
According to Martyn Hocking, editor of Which? magazine, it is a relief that display units will be included as part of the [...]
Check Terms To Save Before Switching Energy Supplier
Which? has reported that around half of those consumers surveyed in October 2009 had not read the terms and conditions on the contracts for their utility providers.
According to Which?, consumers who look at their Ts&Cs prior to making a switch can save themselves a lot of money and ensure they are getting the best deal [...]
Energy Bills incomprehensible
If you are like most consumers, trying to understand the industry jargon that appears every month on your energy bills is like trying to solve an advanced mathematics equation according to a satisfaction survey conducted by Which? magazine.
The Plain English Campaign recently received an assortment of energy bills sent from Which? magazine. They described the [...]
Save Money on your Utility Bills
Savvy consumers should check that they are on the best tariff from the cheapest energy supplier at least every year or after any market changing event. For example, British Gas announcing that it will reduce it prices by 10% a couple of weeks ago, but be warned the market hasn’t settled down [...]
February 5th, 2009 | Tony | 0 comments | Continued
