Energy bill support took too long to reach consumers most in need, MPs conclude June 16, 2023 Energy bill support took too long to reach those most in need and the government must protect consumers from future price hikes, say MPs.
Ofgem slaps E.On with £5m fine as customers get compensation for poor service June 14, 2023 Power supplier E.On Next has been ordered to pay £5m in compensation to more than 500,000 customers for “unacceptable” call services.
Time to target NHS in energy efficiency drive, says sustainability boss June 14, 2023 The government should encourage public sector bodies such as the NHS to ramp up energy efficiency measures, argues SDCL.
Three million smart meters not working as intended as government rollout stalls June 14, 2023 The government is facing challenges in meeting its latest smart meter rollout targets as suppliers, warns the NAO.
Government needs to do more to win over North Sea oil and gas firms wounded by windfall tax June 14, 2023 The government has made the North Sea's investment climate inhospitable for smaller oil and gas firms, warned a leading energy trade association.
Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps June 13, 2023 Space-based solar power could help tackle climate change, Grant Shapps said as he promised £4.3 million for research projects.
Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out history of sewage releases June 13, 2023 An ad for Anglian Water promoting its building of wetlands has been banned for failing to mention its history of releasing sewage into rivers.
British Gas boss secures £4.5m payout as Centrica wins over shareholders June 13, 2023 The hefty £4.5m proposed pay-packet for Chris O'Shea, the boss of British Gas owner Centrica, has been confirmed.
OPEC holds oil demand view steady despite economic growth warning June 13, 2023 OPEC left its forecast for 2023 global oil demand growth steady for a fourth month on Tuesday amid global economic uncertainty.
British Gas owner facing shareholder showdown over chief’s £4.5m bumper pay June 13, 2023 British Gas owner Centrica has announced that the operating profits for its retail arm will be "significantly higher than in previous years."
