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British Gas warns of £1.6bn drain from ‘vampire devices’

‘Vampire electronics’ are estimated to be draining the equivalent of £1.6 billion by being left on standby, new research from British Gas has found. A survey of 2,000 people by the large retailer concluded that with its average customer electricity bill at £474.44 households could save an average of £75 per year by turning off their devices.

4 years ago

‘Promising signs’ in February switching figures despite year-on-year decrease

4 years ago

Energy credit balance reforms should ‘herald the end’ of advanced payment

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Ofgem proposes £1.4bn credit balance overhaul

Energy retailers could soon be required to automatically refund surplus consumer credit balances as part of a regulatory clampdown on unsustainable business practices. According to research by Ofgem £1.4 billion was held in surplus credit balances in October 2018.

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‘Heat pumps will never be as cheap as gas boilers’

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Ofgem considers further Covid adjustments for price cap

Ofgem is again considering whether to adjust the default tariff cap to allow suppliers to recover costs due to the impact of Covid-19.

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DCC proposes ‘game-changing’ data exchange

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Energy Systems Catapult adds smart EV charging to Living Lab

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Centrica launches ‘virtual fuel card’ for fleet EVs

Centrica has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging management app, allowing more drivers to charge at home, something which it says was previously difficult to administer. The new app, designed by Centrica Business Solutions, acts as a ‘virtual fuel card’ which can work with any standard charger. It features payroll integration which means it will automatically reimburse drivers wherever they charge their EV.

4 years ago

Bulb saw losses reduce in 2020

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EV tariff bundles present confusing picture for consumers

Electric vehicle (EV) tariff bundles being offered by energy retailers are complicated and difficult to compare, a new Citizens Advice report has concluded. The consumer charity said this could result in them choosing tariffs unsuitable for their needs.

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Energy market needs ‘level playing field’ to help vulnerable

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Octopus’ software acquisition will ‘boost I&C capabilities’

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Smart meter complaints ‘significantly increased’ in Q4

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Consumers more tolerant of poor service in pandemic

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Not just for men: Encouraging more women to join a male-dominated sector

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Bulb, Everflow, Octopus among fastest growing European companies

Bulb has been ranked topped of the fastest growing businesses in Europe with Everflow coming in at third and Octopus at 26th on the Financial Times' list.

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How to market a ‘mundane commodity’

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Fuel poverty figures underline lack of provision in Budget

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Octopus offers batteries to power wifi during smart installs

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