Published in December 2011

Four big gas and electricity scams to avoid this winter

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at four energy tricks you should watch out for this winter...

Government plans to cut feed-in tariffs 'flawed'

by Simon Ward | High Court rules that reduction in amount households paid for solar-generated electricity is "legally flawed".

Co-operative Energy cuts prices

by Simon Ward | Relatively new player in the energy market to reduce bills by average of 3% from February.

Gas costs, not green measures, to blame for energy prices

by Simon Ward | A new report into the impact of low carbon measures on energy bills says they have only accounted for 16% of recent price rises.

Energy complaints soar following price rises

by Simon Ward | New data shows an increase in complaints over the summer with EDF particularly under fire for its poor customer service.

Ofgem unveils proposals for simpler energy industry

by Simon Ward | Energy regulator calls for simpler bills, less tariffs and better customer service.

Published in November 2011

British Gas announces simplified tariffs

by Simon Ward | The energy giant says it will only offer two types of tariffs and better billing systems in a bid to win back public confidence.

Well-off pensioners should donate winter fuel payments

by Robert Powell | A new campaign is pushing for wealthy pensioners to donate their winter fuel payments to those who are struggling to foot their energy bills...

Government slashes feed-in tariff benefits

by Neil Faulkner | As the benefits of installing solar panels under the government's feed-in tariff are cut in half, we take a look at what else is new for homeowners putting solar panels on the roofs over their heads.

Switch energy before the shock bills

by Neil Faulkner | With winter energy usage double that of summer, now is the time to switch to a cheaper tariff.

5m households woke up £100 worse off today

by Robert Powell | As the last of the big six energy companies bring in price hikes, Robert Powell finds out how you can avoid being caught out in the cold when it comes to paying your bills this winter...

Published in October 2011

UK’s cheapest region for energy

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at how energy prices differ depending on where you live...

Energy firms hiding cheapest deals while profits peak

by Robert Powell | As energy firms’ profits peak, an investigation reveals that suppliers are not always offering the cheapest deals to customers wishing to switch. Fortunately, the government has held an emergency summit to stop the problem. But will it really help consumers? Robert Powell finds out...

Pay nothing for your energy for two months!

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at a new E.ON tariff offering two months of free energy, and asks whether this deal is really as good as it looks...

Consumers face energy crisis

by lovemoney staff | When it comes to energy, Britain is on the brink of an 'affordability crisis.'

The record breaking energy tariff

by Robert Powell | The cheapest fixed energy tariff has exceeded £1,000 for the first time ever. Find out how to fight back against these record high rates...

The cheapest energy in Europe

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at how gas and electricity prices in the UK compare to the rest of Europe...

Published in September 2011

Haha! You didn't notice the taxman pocketing this

by John Fitzsimons | It's not just energy providers that are raking it in...

Yet another energy provider hikes rates

by Robert Powell | The last of the ‘big six’ group of energy companies has announced rate increases...

Four huge energy rip-offs no one has told you about

by Robert Powell | Mains supplied gas and electricity isn’t the only utilities sector riddled with rip-offs. As Robert Powell find out, off-grid energy customers are just as vulnerable...

This stupid company won’t let me pay my bill

by Cliff D'Arcy | Cliff D'Arcy explains how he really wanted to pay his energy bills, but couldn't...

The UK’s worst energy provider

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell exposes the worst energy providers for customer service...

New cheap energy tariffs

by Neil Faulkner | With providers upping energy tariff prices, we highlight some great deals, and why waiting to switch will cost you.

How I saved £1,200 on my new boiler

by Donna Ferguson | Need to install a new boiler? Read this article first!

Your fuel bill is going to rise by 30%!

by Ed Bowsher | Green measures will force energy companies to bump your energy bill by another 30%.

What really pushes up energy prices

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at what really causes gas and electricity rates to rise...

Published in August 2011

Six energy firms under investigation for price rises

by Robert Powell | A forensic set of accountants has been set on the six main energy companies to investigate their profits and margins in light of recent price hikes. Robert Powell reports...

100,000 energy customers overcharged

by Robert Powell | Around 100,000 EDF Energy customers have been overcharged after a problem with the company’s telephone meter reading system...

The secret trick you can use against your energy provider

by Rachel Wait | Find out how you can fight back against the recent energy price increases...

Don't get ripped off by energy firms

by Cliff D'Arcy | With price rises flooding in this week, here are six ways to pay less for gas and electricity.

Published in July 2011

The big energy rip-off

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell hits the streets to get your take on the recent hikes in energy prices...

Big energy hikes: now's the time to switch!

by Neil Faulkner | We show you that for brave customers energy is cheaper than it was two-and-a-half years ago, and remind you that waiting to switch costs you money.

The sly energy tariff trap

by Neil Faulkner | Can the minnows compete? We look at which suppliers top the tables and whether this might be just a little deceptive.

The dirtiest energy provider tricks

by Robert Powell | As British Gas hikes prices by almost 20%, we take a look at how to fight back against the dirtiest tricks pulled by energy providers...

Energy suppliers manipulating customers

by Neil Faulkner | The latest energy price rises will occur in such a way as to wring more money out of the unsuspecting customers who regularly switch

Published in June 2011

The return of the boiler scrappage scheme

by Emma Lunn | The British Gas boiler scrappage scheme is back, with the offer of £400 off a new energy efficient boiler. But is it worth going for?

Published in May 2011

Five dirty tricks that affect us all

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at five sneaky scams that energy companies try to pull on us....

Why shopping at Tesco will cut your energy bill

by John Fitzsimons | Where you buy your groceries can make a big difference to your energy costs.

The Green Deal loan: get £10,000 for making your home greener

by John Fitzsimons | If you want to improve your home's energy efficiency, the Government may have a stack of cash to help pay for it!

Published in April 2011

Six ways to fight back against greedy energy companies!

by Rachel Wait | Fed up with paying through the nose for your gas and electricity while your supplier continues to profit? Follow these top tips to slash your bills!

Published in March 2011

Here comes the spring energy rip-off!

by Cliff D'Arcy | The best gas and electricity tariffs expire now, turning millions of us into April Fools...

OFGEM proposals unlikely to do much good

by Neil Faulkner | As usual, OFGEM is sounding tough, but once again its latest review into energy prices won't make much difference, if any.

Published in February 2011

Pay no gas bill for two months per year!

by Neil Faulkner | Save time and money with benefits from the biggest energy supplier.

You’re being overcharged for your gas!

by John Fitzsimons | Inaccurate gas meters mean millions of us are paying too much.

The Government wants to help you cut your energy bill!

by John Fitzsimons | The Government reckons the Green Deal will lead to increased energy efficiency and lower monthly bills. How will it work?

Published in January 2011

The energy firms that will rip you off

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at how energy companies are profiting while the rest of us are shivering

Thousands set to get huge water bills

by Donna Ferguson | Some people who don’t even realise they are Thames Water customers are about to receive huge bills to pay out of the blue – but there is a way to stop it!

The secret energy price rises that affect you!

by Neil Faulkner | Tens of thousands of customers are going to have shock bills early this year, and its partly thanks to a naïve press.