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We’ve spent two winters trying to get SSE to change our prepay meter

It is not just inconvenient but a financial loss, too, as it costs us more

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

What is an off-peak energy scheme and how to register to save money on bills

Energy bills have spiralled in recent months and now there are fears about winter blackouts. Some energy customers are being offered discounted bills in exchange for spreading out their power usage

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

British Gas will pay customers to use washing machines at night

The scheme comes after the National Grid warned of potential planned blackouts this winter

Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022

'My energy bill has gone up to £738 a month due to an error with the meter'

Mike Davies from Aberdare was surprised to say the least when his energy supplier emailed him to say his bill would be going up six-fold

Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022

Two energy firms first to give £100 back to customers this winter

Ovo and Octopus billpayers with smart meters can get money back for using power outside peak hours from next month

Chronicle Live · Oct 13, 2022

Ovo Energy owes me more than £2,000 for my solar power

Since the supplier took over managing payments for my panels’ excess energy, there have been a string of delays

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

Peak energy times explained as money-back schemes announced

The National Grid, OVO and Octopus Energy are running schemes that will see UK households getting paid for using energy during off-peak hours.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

Energy firm 'sneaked into East Lothian mum's home' in row over unpaid bill

The move by SSE has prompted concern that thousands of other struggling customers could suffer the same fate as living costs soar.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 9, 2022

Energy firm SSE sneaked into Scots gran's house and installed electricity meter in row over bill

Representatives from SSE went into the house and replaced the meter with a more expensive prepayment one, despite the customer having agreed a payment plan.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022

Perth pensioner baffled by needless hurdles in way of staying warm without surprise bills

One senior citizen from Perth is at her wit's end with managing the task of monitoring energy usage at a time when every penny counts.

Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022