David Blackman

One third of old-style PPM discount vouchers still unredeemed

Concern has been raised that customers on pre-payment meters (PPM) are not redeeming energy bills discount vouchers. A group of charities has urged suppliers to publish monthly voucher redemption rates for traditional PPM customers and called for an urgent investigation into why redemption rates have been low so far.

Post-Brexit agreement heralds new wave of interconnectors

Metering incompatibility ‘overlooked’ in hydrogen rush

Ofgem blames outsourcer for boiler upgrade scheme delays

New lease of life for onshore wind

Backing for renewable energy rebounds to record high

Backing for renewable energy has rebounded to record levels, according to the latest government survey on the issue. This shows shows 88% support the use of renewable energy to provide electricity and heat, including 56% who express strong support. The 88% figure breaks the previous record high of 87%, set in autumn 2021.

Energy relief cut off puts UK industries at risk of closure

Shapps keeping ‘close eye’ on forced PPM switches

Government confirms 2026 hydrogen-ready boiler mandate

Low-hanging fruit on energy efficiency largely gone