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Ofgem Announcement – Assistance for consumers struggling with energy bills

On 19th October 2020, Ofgem (the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) announced plans to strengthen protections for energy customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills. From the 15th of December, these proposed new protections will be in place for energy customers. These will come in the form of new licence rules for …

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Energy Efficiency Social Media Scams: Spotting and Avoiding the Fraudsters

There has been an increase in reports of scams that target people who need maintenance and energy efficiency works carried out on their homes through social media. Scammers often appear legitimate through the use of ‘buzzwords’, such as ‘bounce-back loans’, and by mentioning official bodies, such as the Government, when in reality they are not …

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Lockdown: An Opportunity to Prepare, Plan and Get Your Ducks in a Row

Coronavirus has completely changed our daily lives; from the ability to see friends and family members to simple things such as popping to the shops for a loaf of bread. Reading through social media and the news is important in keeping up to date with the latest happenings but can leave us with a sense …

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Colder and Darker and Costly, Oh My – Planning Energy Costs Over the Winter Months

We are fast approaching that time of the year when the weather doesn’t know quite what to do. It’s sunny one minute, with bitter winds and lashing rain the next. The heating is on and off intermittently as the colder evenings draw in and electricity usage increases as we are forced to light our homes …

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