The energy industry is one of the biggest industries in the UK, with around 1 in every 49 UK jobs being located within the different energy sectors. Energy consumption in the UK has been seen to both rise and fall with new technology becoming more energy efficient, but increased technology use has been causing an…
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…
Direct debit is the most often used payment method for consumers paying for their energy bills. This is a convenient form of payment for most people as they know exactly how much they will pay each month. Oftentimes, you find that energy providers will give you a discount for using the direct debit method of…
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…
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…
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?’…
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…
It’s finally been given the go ahead-but has it really got our long-term interests at heart? The UK’s office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has approved plans for the construction of a Nuclear Power Plant at Hinkley Point C-right in the middle of the stunning Somerset countryside. A collaboration between EDF and China General Nuclear, there’s…
And they’ve only gone and done it again. EDF has announced a second price hike of 9% on standard tariff electricity prices-in the space of just four months. To put this in perspective, homeowners will now be forced to cough up an extra £78 on their annual bill, taking the total amount they pay to…
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.
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…
We get it, expensive bills keep coming through your letterbox and you’ve finally said ‘Enough is enough, how do I change my energy supplier?’. The Answer? Well, My Energy are here to tell you exactly what you need to know and have to be able to make the switch. It’s important when changing supplier to…
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…
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…
One of the best ways to save money on bills is to invest in thermostats and controls. There is a number of different heating controls, therefore you should take your time to decide which one is the best for your individual needs. Room Thermostats Room thermostats keep the air temperature around the room at a…
