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10,000 letters containing false information sent out by Liverpool City Council

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Liverpool City Council is investigating a potential data breach after 10,000 letters were issued incorrectly for energy rebates.    An apology was issued today as the investigation started to discover that some 10,000 letters were sent to homes across Liverpool outlining how to claim as part of the energy bills rebate scheme, which began earlier […]

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SSE Gas Prices Rise by 42% for Small Businesses & Home Customers

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SSE Gas Prices Rise by 42% for Small Businesses & Home Customers

SSE Airtricity has announced a massive 43 percent increase in gas prices, affecting around 190,000 consumers.   A typical customer will experience an increase of roughly £1.02 per day as a result of this tariff adjustment.   This hike will take effect on July 1, 2022, and will affect all SSE Airtricity home and small business customers.  

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How can energy consumers get their discounts on energy bills?

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How can energy consumers get their discounts on energy bills?

Recently the UK government introduced new measures intended to help the most vulnerable families deal with rising energy costs. In fact, the suggested solutions are not entirely new as the government had previously announced a number of solutions to lower people’s energy bills. Nevertheless, these have now been reviewed and improved given that the energy

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Can homegrown energy be a solution to the UK energy crisis?

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Can homegrown energy be a solution to the UK energy crisis?

Every week the news from the UK energy industry highlights the fact that the energy crisis keeps deteriorating. Prices are going up at an extremely high pace, making certain families worry that next time there is an increase, they will no longer be able to pay for their supply.   The government has introduced a number

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New Gas Mill Powered By Grass Will Power Thousands Of Homes In Reading

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New Gas Mill Powered By Grass Will Power Thousands Of Homes In Reading

The UK’s first “green gas mill” is set to power thousands of homes by using grass to make gas. Yes, you heard that right, gas will be produced from grass. Energy firm Ecotricity is set to build a new plant close to Reading in Berkshire.  From early next year, this new project is expected to

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Scottish Homes Pay More For Energy Compared To England And Wales

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Scottish Homes Pay More For Energy Compared To England And Wales

Across the UK, energy prices are increasing more than ever, however, when it comes to each nation, Scotland has higher energy bills than the rest. According to data from comparethemarket.com and the SNP, in Scotland, the average home is paying £1,651 per year for energy.  In comparison, the average price in Wales is £1,525 and

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Austria warns the UK on Johnson’s energy revolution

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Austria warns the UK on Johnson's energy revolution

Boris Johnson’s aspirations for a nuclear energy revolution have hit a new stumbling block after the Austrian government voiced doubts about a new reactor design’s safety.   Austria’s energy ministry warned the Business Department in a letter that the Sizewell C facility in Suffolk might face “serious incidents with high discharges.”  Hinkley and Sizewell, which are

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Windfall Tax – What does this mean for Renewables?

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Windfall Tax - What does this mean for Renewables?

Last week, the Chancellor announced a windfall tax on oil and gas corporations to help people in the UK cope with the rising cost of living.   The new charge is expected to collect roughly £5 billion in revenue, which will go toward funding the government’s energy assistance package, which includes a £400 energy bill discount

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