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The cancellation of the Zero Carbon Homes standard has so far raised energy bills by
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SSE is still considering options for the future of its retail arm – SSE Energy Services – after plans for a merger with Innogy’s Npower were scrapped in December.
Ever since the government made the decision to proceed with smart meter deployment, in December
Industry analysts predict the price cap will decrease in the next review - due to falling wholesale costs.
Industry voices have given a mixed reaction to the news Ofgem is to raise the default tariff cap on standard variable tariffs (SVT) by £117.
The regulator blamed a rise in wholesale costs for the cap increase, with Ofgem estimating that around £74 of the £117 increase in the default tariff cap is due to higher wholesale energy costs.
Around 300 customers 'slipped through Ofgem's safety net' according to industry sources.
Octopus Energy Business Solutions has announced it is offering 100 per cent green tariffs to business customers through a partnership with Bolton-based Love Energy Savings.
Bath-based Pure Planet has announced it is reducing membership fees to £151 below the default tariff cap.
Sainsbury's Energy has announced it is ending its white label partnership with British Gas.
Ofgem is expected to announce a “significant” increase in its standard variable price cap on Thursday (7 February).
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to review the order it issued imposing a price cap on prepayment tariffs.
This week was a milestone in the water sector with Ofwat revealing its initial assessment of business plans for PR19.
Research from Weflip has found 19 per cent of energy customers do not know what tariff they are on.
Research from regulatory and complaints handling expert Huntswood has found there is a “low complaints handling performance” at UK utilities providers.
Scottish Power has entered into a partnership with AXA Partners to provide the big six supplier's customers with insurance.