Energy contracts reform can bring prices down – if the new PM is tough enough A switch from outdated wholesale pricing deals will require a government that can face down vested interests The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Stop Sizewell C protesters lined road as Boris Johnson visited nuclear site The campaigners lined the road leading to the entrance to the Sizewell nuclear site in Suffolk as Mr Johnson was driven past. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Bill Turnbull’s legacy inspires opponents of Sizewell C to ‘fight on’ The former BBC Breakfast presenter lived near the construction site and was a vocal opponent of the scheme. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Who will fund Sizewell C nuclear plant and when will it be built? Boris Johnson is expected to confirm government funding for Suffolk project The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE and more issue statements ahead of £400 energy bill discount British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE, Ovo and E.on have issued statements ahead of the £400 energy discount payment that will be granted to households across Scotland, England and Wales. Edinburgh Live · Aug 30, 2022
Analysis-France braces for uncertain winter as nuclear power shortage looms France, once Europe's top power exporter, may not produce enough nuclear energy this winter to help European neighbours seeking alternatives to Russian gas, and may even have to ration electricity to meet its own needs. Reuters · Aug 30, 2022
Coal power plant closure ‘postponed to ward off winter blackouts’ The National Grid has already made deals with Drax and EDF to keep open two units each from October to the end of March The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022
Closure of coal power station set to be delayed to prevent UK blackouts Under deal, German owner of Nottinghamshire station would be paid a fee to pause decommissioning The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
What energy companies have said about price cap increase Companies have already confirmed most customers will be affected from October Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022
Who owns the major energy and water suppliers, and how much profit do they make? Shell recently met its expectations despite profit slumping by a third Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022
Why French households are protected from soaring energy costs while British families struggle Difference between two neighbouring countries with interconnected electricity grids is staggering Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022
EDF launches new energy-saving scheme to 'save you £100' as bills soar Energy firm EDF says its customers can save up to £100 a year by getting a smart prepayment meter fitted, and has also launched a scheme to help customers struggling with debt Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022
Liz Truss ally ‘seriously considering’ plan for crisis fund to control energy bills, industry boss reveals Scottish Power chief encouraged by meeting with Kwasi Kwarteng – tipped to be next chancellor The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
EDF Energy boss warns 'over half' of UK households could fall into fuel poverty EDF has warned of a "dramatic and catastrophic winter” as yearly energy bills are expected to rise to more than £3,500 and over half of households are thought to fall into fuel poverty as a result Edinburgh Live · Aug 23, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022 UK customers face ‘catastrophic winter’ as energy costs soar, says EDF retail boss Half of UK households could be in fuel poverty by January unless government steps in, says managing director for customers
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Energy bills: Government not doing enough to stave off ‘catastrophic winter’, energy boss warns Energy firm looking to work with Boris Johnson’s successor ‘as soon as’ they enter No 10
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 UK scales up emergency exercise to prepare for possible energy shortages As energy boss warns consumers face a ‘dramatic’ winter
Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022 Online energy-saving tips could be doing more harm than good in homes, experts warn More than a fifth of Brits think switching off their fridge or boiler overnight will reduce energy costs - even though this could pose serious health risks
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022 Nationalising energy companies should be ‘on the table’, says Nicola Sturgeon Scottish first minister says first priority should be stopping bills rise
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022 Online energy saving advice could be doing more harm than good, expert warns Switching your fridge or boiler off overnight may pose a serious danger to the home
Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022 Tricks to cut your energy costs could make bills higher and put you in danger Experts say to avoid bad advice as people try to cut their costs
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022 Online energy saving advice might be doing more harm than good, experts warn The advice comes after a poll of 2,000 homeowners and renters by energy provider EDF found 34 per cent have ‘Googled’ advice
Manchester Evening News · Aug 18, 2022 EDF Energy issues update to customers on fixed price rates amid cost of living crisis What to do if you are an EDF customer as the price rise nears
Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022 I asked E.ON for a fixed price energy tariff and was shocked by the response I never thought I would be in a situation where I am paying more than £3,000 for the basic necessities that are needed to live.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022 Green party calls for nationalisation of big five energy firms Greens also want energy price cap rolled back to last autumn’s level, part-funded by taxes on rich people