Shock as British Gas direct debit soars from £350 to £1,320 a month Father-of-four says there could be thousands of other customers who might be hit like his family Wales Online · Nov 20, 2022
Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use Customers are asked to switch the time that they use electricity to off-peak hours during some days when supply is tight Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022
New Warm Home Discount helpline for people to find out if they are due £150 energy bill discount We also have a full list of suppliers offering Warm Home Discount to customers this winter. Daily Record · Nov 16, 2022
Two more energy suppliers to pay families for using less energy Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus in launching plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022
Full list of energy companies offering money back schemes for reducing consumption Energy suppliers are running similar schemes to National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service. Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022
Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus to pay families for using less energy Five suppliers have now launched plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid Chronicle Live · Nov 11, 2022
People with British Gas, Octopus, EDF and E.On are being paid not to use electricity National Grid hopes the new scheme will help avoid blackouts this winter Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022
The energy companies paying up to £100 to use power at off-peak times The schemes have been set up after National Grid Electricity System Operator said Britain could face three-hour planned power cuts if there is a shortage of gas Wales Online · Nov 11, 2022
Full-list of energy companies paying customers up to £100 for using power at off-peak times The scheme is being rolled out to prevent a winter blackout Nottingham Post · Nov 11, 2022
Full list of energy companies paying up to £100 for using power at off-peak times There are now five energy providers offering up to £100 this winter for customers who use power at times of low demand, and it's all to help avoid any chance of blackouts Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022
The Nottinghamian: 'Losing sleep' over spiralling energy costs Take a look at the newsletter from Thursday 10 November, 2022 Nottingham Post · Nov 10, 2022
Pressure mounts on energy giants as National Grid’s profits soar 50% The electricity network operator pledged to raise spending on critical infrastructure to £40 billion by 2026 Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
Stronger profits at British Gas owner fuel £250m share buyback Higher electricity and gas prices offset weaker performance in Centrica’s household services The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Pensioners consider getting jobs as people lose sleep over energy bills “I’m considering getting a job at 75 and I’ve not switched my gas on since March" Nottingham Post · Nov 10, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 Octopus takeover of Bulb under scrutiny by spending watchdog Exclusive: NAO to investigate deal amid calls for greater transparency over price paid to government
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022 British Gas is unable to help after a husband’s death It is still sending bills to his account which his widow can’t access
Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022 Full details unveiled of energy scheme that pays households to cut electricity use at peak times The new Demand Flexibility Service, that has been approved by energy regulator Ofgem, could save households up to £100 and help the nation avoid blackouts this winter
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022 Britain’s biggest suppliers to offer discounts for off-peak electricity usage Ofgem approves National Grid scheme that could cut household bills by £100 this winter and reduce risk of power cuts
Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022 'I'm out of tears, they've dried up' Single mum working two jobs to feed son and pay bills Clare Ransom faces losing her business due to being told by her energy supplier that she has seven days to pay a £995 energy bill
Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022 Full details of energy scheme that pays £100 to do washing at night to avoid blackouts The typical household will be able to save approximately £100 through the new Demand Flexibility Service, which was today given approval by energy regulator Ofgem
Nottingham Post · Nov 4, 2022 British Gas along with Octopus and Ovo Energy in which could pay £100 to cut electricity use Around 3.5 million British Gas customers with smart meters will be able to opt-in
Nottingham Post · Nov 3, 2022 UK blackout plan includes food plan, emergency broadcasts and 3-hour power cuts The government spokesperson said the plan would "ensure we are able to effectively respond to any wide range of scenarios"
Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022 The most expensive large electrical appliances to run after energy price rise Singling out the priciest energy-draining devices may help households cut back on their usage.
Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022 £150 Warm Home Discount opens for British Gas, EDF, Octopus and Shell energy customers in Scotland Households on certain means-tested benefits may need to apply for the energy bill help this winter.
Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022 British Gas joins Octopus Energy and Ovo Energy by paying families for cutting down on their electricity usage UK's biggest supplier joins Octopus and Ovo to offer incentives to homes which cut back energy consumption during busy times