J&P Plumbing: December 2017

Friday, 22 December 2017

In 2019, standard variable rates could be capped and Npower and SSE might be one company. Yet, even then, the customer may not see much benefit
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/nov/12/energy-market-price-caps-shore-up-big-six-npower-sse

And it’s the perfect time to sort the fact from the fiction when it comes to your energy bills, says money saving expert Martin Lewis
http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/martin-lewis-busts-energy-myths-11499405

Energy company warns rising cost of installations due to ‘customer apathy’ could prompt suppliers to increase tariffs
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/26/smart-meter-rollout-household-bills-rise

“Smart meters are here — and they put you in control,” reads one of the emails energy companies are bombarding customers with as they battle to roll out the digital devices.
https://www.ft.com/content/65ed1e3e-60d9-11e7-91a7-502f7ee26895

A 30% hike in homes moving supplier in 2016 supports Ofgem decision not to impose price caps but watchdog says market is still not competitive enough
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/feb/27/energy-bills-more-uk-customers-are-moving-supplier-figures-show

The decisive blow was delivered months ago. But it was only last week that the energy industry realised two of its largest household suppliers had thrown in the towel.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/11/11/have-lights-gone-big-six/

Smart home devices and the idea of a connected home has become ingrained in everyday life, with 80 million smart home devices being delivered worldwide last year. But while many think that a smart hom...
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/peter-davies/how-a-smart-home-can-help_b_18283936.html

Those who sign up to the pilot scheme will be bound to buy the energy it generates for 20 years
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/aug/12/edf-free-solar-panels-buy-power-generated-20-years

How to know if your home is energy efficient and how to make it so that it is. Switch to a better energy deal now with the Telegraph.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financial-services/utilities/gas-electricity/more-energy-efficient-home/

It has been used by Swansea University and will be used for new Neath social housing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-40865141

Commercial interest is growing in plans to harness geothermal energy from Iceland’s magma lakes and use it to supply the UK and Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/may/19/british-energy-iceland-volcano-geothermal-power

Energy storage can relieve the pressure on the grid, and as a result make revolutionary renewable technology a reality
http://www.information-age.com/taking-back-full-control-home-energy-needs-123468684/

If you're looking for a way to waste less energy or cut costs on your monthly bill, these 13 products will help do that for you — without high cost or...
http://uk.businessinsider.com/energy-efficient-home-improvements-2017

A record low price set for offshore wind power is good for UK jobs, the taxpayer and household bills. It is bad news for Hinkley C and the nuclear industry
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/sep/11/uk-green-energy-expensive-not-any-more-from-now-on-its-cheap

A further one million customers will benefit from a limit on bills, but a wider cap will be delayed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41578950

Octopus Energy takes on big six suppliers with app showing customers the wholesale price it paid for electricity and gas
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/08/octopus-energy-tariff-customers-see-profit-margins-gas-electricity