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Ofgem vows to end years-long wait for new wind farms to connect to power grid

Overhauling the ‘broken’ grid queue will treble the amount of new power reaching the system per year, officials say.

Evening Standard

Construction begins on £2.5bn electricity 'superhighway' between Scotland and England

CONSTRUCTION has started on a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England ...

The National (Scotland)

Can your EV really power your home? Here’s how your car battery does more than you think

EXPERT OPINION: Once you’ve bought an electric car and you’re enjoying driving around in a zero emissions vehicle, your thoughts turn to where the electricity that powers your new car comes from. Steve Fowler explores how renewable energy works and what you and your EV can do to make the…

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‘A mess’: energy suppliers face scramble to install smart meters in UK homes

The government is facing criticism over the rollout of the scheme, as spiralling costs and faulty meters slow progress

The Guardian - UK

Lost all your freezer contents from power cuts during the storm? Financial experts reveal you could claim up to £1,000 from your home insurance

Losing a whole food shop due to storm damage is frustrating - but this is how to rectify it

Ideal Home

If you lost power during Storm Éowyn you could be entitled to up to £700 in compensation - here's how to tell if you're eligible

If you've been without power for more than 24 hours, you could be entitled to compensation

Ideal Home

Almost 40 firms banned from installing UK insulation amid botched jobs outcry

Schemes backed by previous government to improve energy efficiency have left homeowners unable to sell

The Guardian - UK

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Ofgem boss demands new powers to recoup cash when energy firms collapse

Jonathan Brearley said shareholders in failed suppliers made ‘hundreds of millions of pounds’ from the energy crisis even after their firms went bust.

Evening Standard

Nearly half of the UK’s energy is already from renewables - why are bills so high?

The UK’s electricity is still set by the cost of gas, even if it’s generated by renewables

The Independent UK

Why have Britain’s energy costs soared and what does it mean for Labour?

Claims that power plants are gaming the system to charge huge sums to switch on in the UK’s cold weather

The Guardian - UK

Concern as thousands face heating crisis over delayed smart meter roll out

MORE than 160,000 Scots are facing a heating crisis due to delays in rolling out smart meters...

The National (Scotland)

Nearly 60,000 households needed help with energy bills in 2024 amid calls for Ofgem to protect customers

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

The Independent UK

Surge in households seeking help with energy bills in 2024, says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead

Households are starting the year with an increase to their energy bills, with another 3% jump expected for April.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings as further price rises forecast

The latest increase to energy bills comes amid warnings of plunging temperatures and forecasts of a near-3% hike to the price cap in April.

The Independent UK

‘Unsustainable’ prepayment meters could see households spend third of income on energy, experts warn

Experts warn that families could be forced to sit in ‘cold, dark homes’ this winter

The Guardian - UK

Prepayment meters could cost UK households third of income in winter

Resolution Foundation says higher prices and cold weather will hit poorer households hardest

The National (Scotland)

'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

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The Independent UK

Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills

One quick and easy check could ensure bills stay low in the new year

Evening Standard

Government launches major review of Ofgem to boost its role as consumer champion

The watchdog’s biggest shake-up since Ofgem was founded in 2000 will be completed by February

Evening Standard

Labour to reform energy regulator to give more protections after bills crisis

Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the Government will review Ofgem and has ‘learned from the energy crisis’ of 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Energy firms to spend £77bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid

National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower submit five-year plans amid shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity

Evening Standard

Energy firm sets out £10.6bn plan to boost electricity infrastructure

SP Energy Networks is submitting its five-year business plan to energy regulator Ofgem for the period April 2026 to March 2031.

Evening Standard

Ministers to be given powers to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms

The Government unveiled a major action plan on Friday to reach 95% clean energy in the UK by the end of the decade.

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'betray' voters as energy price cap to rise despite promises to cut bills

LABOUR have been accused of “betraying” voters as it was revealed energy bills are predicted to rise again from next April...

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