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Should I Turn Off the Boiler and Water Heating in Summer?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy Scott A2nd August 2017

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…

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7 Energy Saving Ideas for £250 or Less

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy Scott A27th July 2017

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…

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How To Save Energy In Your Kitchen

Eco Living, Household Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy Scott A3rd July 2017

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…

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Setting up gas and electricity for the first time

Setting up gas and electricity for the first time

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy Scott A12th June 2017

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…

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How can we save energy in our daily life

How can we save energy in our daily life?

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy Scott A12th June 2017

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…

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FAQ: How Can I Manage My Energy Online?

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy2nd May 2017

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…

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FAQ: Can You Switch Energy Supplier At Any Time?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy My Energy26th April 2017

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…

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FAQ: Why Is Energy Efficiency Important?

Eco Living, Energy NewsBy My Energy26th April 2017

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…

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FAQ: Is My Energy Usage High Or Low?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My Energy News ArchivesBy My Energy26th April 2017

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…

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FAQ: “What Are Some Ways To Conserve Energy?”

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy21st April 2017

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?’…

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FAQ: “What Does Energy Efficiency Rating Mean?”

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy21st April 2017

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,…

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Why Save Energy

Frequently Asked Question: “Why Save Energy?”

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy21st April 2017

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…

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UK inflation rate jumps to 1.6% SSE Energy Bills rise by 7.9%. What gives and what can I do to stop this affecting my bills?

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy My Energy5th April 2017

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.

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The Best Energy Saving Devices For 2017

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household TipsBy Joseph Kennedy4th April 2017

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…

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FAQ: Which Green Energy Companies Do You Recommend?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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…

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What Is Dual Fuel? How Does It Affect My Energy Bill?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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…

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Energy Saving Tips For Renters – All You Need To Know

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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…

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Energy Saving Tips For Homeowners – Definitive Guide

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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…

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FAQ: “How Can I Reduce My Energy Bills Now?”

Eco Living, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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.

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Story: “Why Are Renewable Energy Tariffs More Expensive?”

Eco Living, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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…

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How Long Does It Take To Switch Energy Supplier?

Eco Living, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy3rd April 2017

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!

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FAQ: “How Do I Get The Best Energy Prices?”

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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Why “I Need To Change My Energy Supplier” Is So True!

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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FAQ: “Do Independents Offer The Cheapest Energy Deals?”

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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,…

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The ‘My Energy Bill Is Too High’ Guide To Energy Investments

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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FAQ: Why Is My Energy Bill So High?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household TipsBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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FAQ: Who Supplies My Energy?

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, My EnergyBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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Story: The Rise Of The Independent Energy Company

Eco Living, Energy News, Energy Saving Tips, Household TipsBy Joseph Kennedy23rd March 2017

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…

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Scottish Power Customers Facing 7.8% Hike in Energy Costs

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household TipsBy My Energy17th March 2017

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…

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Six Major UK Energy Suppliers Punish Consumers For Loyalty

Eco Living, My EnergyBy My Energy13th March 2017

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…

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Consumer Switching Reaches Record High

Eco Living, Energy News, Household Tips, My EnergyBy My Energy8th March 2017

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…

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How do I switch my energy suppliers?

Eco Living, Energy Saving Tips, Household Tips, My EnergyBy My Energy20th February 2017

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…

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High Energy Bills? Here Is How To Reduce Costs

Eco Living, My EnergyBy My Energy14th February 2017

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…

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