Knightsbridge’s smart range helps beat the cost-of-living crisis
With recent increases in energy costs, consumers are under intense pressure to save money and one major drain on budgets is ‘vampire appliances’. Consuming power even when not in use, these appliances cost households hundreds of pounds per year. Smart technology may significantly cut living expenses in respect of these appliances, and Knightsbridge offers a […]
Thorn Lighting hosts Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, at its manufacturing facility in Spennymoor
As part of HM Treasury’s ‘Treasury Connect’ sessions, the Chancellor met with employees to discuss the cost of living and the support package announced by the government at the end of May to combat rising energy prices in the UK. On arrival at the manufacturing plant located near the city of Durham, the Chancellor of […]
Supporting young families in case of a power cut
Frontline workers have engaged with hundreds of young families -including mothers with children under the age of five – to offer extra support. Young Mums’ Support Network (YMSN) partnered with UK Power Networks to ensure residents in Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth don’t miss out on free extra support in case of a power cut and […]
Octopus Energy’s electric blanket scheme saves customers £300 on bills
Octopus Energy’s new energy efficiency scheme, Octopus Electric Blankets, has seen customers reduce their bills by 19% – a £300 per year saving. The new scheme, which was launched in January 2022, is one of several measures the company set up since the start of the crisis to support customers who were worried about heating […]
Spiralling energy prices: The catalyst to accelerate sustainability for all
A new Powering Change white paper published by Schneider Electric highlights how much more can be done to address the UK’s high levels of energy waste, at a time when every penny counts for UK businesses and consumers. With energy prices set to remain high for several years, and increases in energy price cap impacting consumers, one […]
Rising fuel prices make it more important than ever to switch to fuel cards
Electricians are being urged to make the switch to fuel cards now as the UK struggles with record pump prices. The advice has been issued by fuelGenie as diesel prices have reached a record high, despite the Chancellor recently introducing a 5p a litre cut on the average price of fuel. Indeed, despite this intervention, […]
Electricians reduce fuel consumption through vehicle maintenance and behaviour
Electricians are being reminded that vehicle maintenance and driver behaviour can pay dividends in reducing fuel consumption as pump prices remain volatile. The timely advice has been issued by fuelGenie as electricians face financial pressures from all sides, including recent record pump prices, sharply rising inflation and increases in the cost of living as a […]
Three-quarters of UK electricians don’t feel confident handling finances
Almost three-quarters (74%) of UK electricians don’t feel confident in handling their company finances, and many have lost money as a result, new research has revealed. The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect surveyed electricians from across the country and found that only 26% are comfortable dealing with the financial side of their business. This includes pricing […]
ECA calls on Government to ‘rebalance’, avoiding a cost-of-living crisis
ECA has responded to Ofgem’s announcement that the energy price cap will rise by 54% to £1,971. ECA welcomes Rishi Sunak’s action to help taper the price rise by supporting middle- and lower-income households, but this is simply not enough. Government must urgently address the inequalities between gas and electricity levies, and reduce our reliance […]
Energy price crisis: ECA calls for energy levy reform
ECA is calling on the Government and industry to reform and rebalance the energy levy framework. To avoid the looming cost of living crisis, subsidies for fossil fuel energy must be abolished and taxes on electricity reduced. ECA’s Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor Luke Osborne says in a recent video statement: “Because of several […]