When the Summer heat rolls in, it can feel almost silly to keep paying for energy bills that are a result of an inefficient system. Why pay for all that extra heat and energy when it’s already sweltering outside your front door? The answer is typically a yes, but of course, like all things in…
If you think your energy bills are getting higher, your suspicions may be right. Across the United Kingdom, energy costs have been increasing, and according to The Guardian, are expected to keep getting higher throughout 2017. The reasons behind these costs increases might be hotly debated, but for the consumer, one thing is clear. Now…
With energy bills seemingly going up all the time and some providers charging more than others, there comes a time when we think ‘enough is enough’ and resolve to do something about it. Some people simply opt to literally spend less by not having as many appliances in their home turned on like televisions and…
Setting up gas and electricity for the first time is usually an experience for the young adult leaving home for the first time – possibly going to University or renting a flat after being in a new job for a while. This group however are not the only people to set up gas and electricity…
Saving energy has a twofold purpose. It saves money for the consumer and it has a positive effect on the environmental impact we make on the planet. While the first reason will almost by default motivate most people to make a difference as it will have an immediate impact on their lives and welfare, saving…
To properly answer the question – How can I manage my energy online? – on our popular blog, we must look at it from two different perspectives. The first perspective would be to look at managing your energy with your supplier, through your online account, where you can see regularly updated statistics and information…
Can You Switch Energy Supplier At Any Time? One of the big misconceptions people in the United Kingdom have about their electricity is that switching suppliers is a painful and confusing process. But in reality, it’s something you can do in a matter of minutes. There are people who have never switched energy suppliers. And…
Why Is Energy Efficiency Important? We hear it all the time. Be more efficient with your energy consumption. And at least once per year, on April 22, we’re told that our planet needs us. April 22 is Earth Day, a day in the year when we remind ourselves how important it is to be energy…
Is My Energy Usage High Or Low? The sad truth is that we use more and more electricity with every passing day. And the numbers support that. The average electricity bill in the UK has doubled in the past 10 years, and reached a £754 in 2014. We can only assume it will go up…
We are going to list ways to conserve energy, how it can help you live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and save money at the same time. One of the big questions that pops up when it comes to the whole discussion of saving money on energy bills: ‘What are some ways to conserve energy?’…
Have you seen one of the coloured and tiered energy efficiency rating stickers, or you’re wondering about pursuing an Energy Performance Certificate for your business? Great! In this article we are going to explore what these things are and how they benefit you. What is an Energy Performance Certificate? Graded from A through to G,…
The day will come when fossil fuels run out. Right now we are playing a dangerous game in which we, as humans, collectively consume more and more and more. Global attempts to increase the infrastructure of renewable energy is working, but the rate that turbines and solar panels are popping up may well not be…
Following on from Scottish Power, SSE has become the latest of the “big six” energy suppliers to raise its prices, with no tangible sign of reprieve. To put this into perspective, a typical dual fuel customer will see their annual bill rise by 6.9%, translating into an additional £73.
In this 2017 guide for the best energy saving devices, we are going to look at which introductions you could make now, in the short term, to use less energy and reduce your bills. Read more…
To clear this up, we look at what is meant by the term green, which until a few decades ago was simply just a colour. Now, green means that something is concerned with supporting the protection of the environment as a principle. Coal, nuclear and oil are all finite resources that pose threats to…
When tackling the often tricky world of energy bills, it’s common to see the term ‘dual fuel’, but other than being a neat little rhyme, what does it actually mean? Find out here…
Depending on whether you’re a homeowner, or a tenant (renter), the changes you can make to your home to reduce your energy bills will vary differently.
If you have a ‘bills included’ deal with your landlord, some of these may not be applicable and you may not be able to affect your bills, unless you can convince them to let you try and…
Welcome to My Energy’s ‘Definitive Guide to Energy Saving Tips For Homeowners’. In this article we are going to look at five things that will help you save energy at home, and also bust five ridiculous myths that have been holding people back for years. Read on…
Great! That’s what we are here to show you. Many of the investments or energy savings tactics that we’ve written about in other articles have a long payback time spread over several years. We’ve put together our favourite bill-hacking ideas that are going to save you money in the next three months.
If you’re considering switching over to one of the UK’s many renewable energy tariffs, but you don’t want to have to pay out a big increase, read this article and figure out for yourself. You may find that renewable energy is cheaper…
Don’t worry, this guide is not here to confuse you, it’s here to clarify exactly how long it will take to switch energy supplier. Now, we’ve broken it down into three steps, to make it easy to understand that there’s more to a switch than just clicking your fingers. There’s a slight bit of legwork, but nothing too strenuous. You can do it all without leaving the house!
In this guide we are going to share with you some of the top ways to get the best energy prices in the UK. Based on these five points, you should have no issue getting better prices, however, some are harder or ask more of you than others. Read your meter and make note One…
If you’ve landed on this article, it’s likely that you’ve been having second thoughts and you are almost ready to “change my energy supplier”. This is totally natural, especially as more and more independent energy suppliers enter the market and disrupt the industry. You’ve probably heard your neighbour or work colleague tell you how they…
The British media have been openly critical of the ‘Big Six’ energy companies and their price fixing activities in the past, whereby they worked together to raise the industry prices to give the illusion of the market price. In 2009, these six energy companies owned an incredible 99.8% of the UK energy market: British Gas,…
In this guide to long term energy bill reduction investments, we will walk you through all of our recommended gadgets, upgrades and installations for reducing your energy bills in the long run. One of the most frequent feelings that we hear from our customers is ‘My energy bill is too high’. It makes you feel…
Understanding the fluctuations in your energy bill price may sometimes feel like some sort of complex secret that the companies don’t let you in on. It doesn’t have to be that way, you can figure out most of why your prices are rising or falling by asking yourself these questions anytime you ponder ‘Why is…
If you’ve just moved house, rented an apartment or taken a room in a house share, it’s quite possible that you don’t know the answer to ‘Who supplies my energy?’. Perhaps you don’t need to worry, especially if you have a landlord who sorts the bills out themselves, however, if you’re asking yourself ‘Who supplies…
Once upon a time in 2014… Ofgem, the government regulator for the gas and electricity markets in the UK, announced that it was investigating the Big Six energy companies (British Gas, SSE, Scottish Power, Npower, E.On and EDF) for profiteering. Ultimately, the eighteen-month investigation found that the Big Six were overcharging £1.7bn a year, roughly…
The energy market can be something of an untamed beast at the best of times, and if the latest news is anything to go by, this proverbial beast has been well and truly unleashed for many years to come. It was announced last week that over a million Scottish Power customers will see their energy…
The voice of serious concern has been raised in parliament stating six major UK energy suppliers punish consumers for loyalty. MPs have started a debate last week stating the big energy firms often switch the customers on to more expensive deals with variable rates after their lower agreed tariffs expired. This is being done without…
Supplier switches have surged to a six-year high, due to desperate homeowners shopping around for cheaper gas and electricity deals. According to the regular, Ofgem, consumer switching reaches record high of 7.7 million energy provider swaps in the last year alone, with switching sites enabling consumers to take back control of their costings. Recently, Britain’s…
Most energy suppliers have a range of competitive plans available to consumers looking to switch their current provider. People go through the hassle of changing their current energy suppliers with money saving goal in mind. What do you need to get your energy supplier switch process under way? Details of your current tariff It is…
With everything that you are already doing to save money on your energy usage, are you still wondering why your energy bills are so high? It may be for a number of different reasons you have not taken into consideration which we aim to cover in our latest blog post.. Energy consumption is inevitable. The…
