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Families could save £13 million a week in energy costs as kids return to school
The start of a new school year can be an expensive time for families across the county, but new research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, reveals that households could save a staggering £13 million a week on their energy bills as children return to classrooms...
Uswitch responds to Ofgem’s announcement of the October energy price cap
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “The news of a 10% rise in energy rates from October is a harsh reminder of how quickly the energy market can reverse course...
Uswitch responds to Cornwall Insight’s prediction for the October energy price cap
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “This prediction compounds the worry that energy bills are going to rise just as we reach the season to switch the heating back on...
Night and Pay: 82% of electric vehicle owners could be overspending by £379 a year on overnight charging
More than four fifths of electric vehicle (EV) owners (82%) are not using energy tariffs that could save them around £379 a year on the cost of charging their vehicle...
The Great Summer Keep-Away: A fifth of Brits don't want guests this summer
It’s officially summer and while the weather might be heating up, that warm welcome you’re hoping for from family and friends you’re visiting this year might be a little frostier than expected...
Revealed: The garden guzzlers that could add £11 million a week to bills
Brits could spend £11 million a week powering garden appliances this summer, according to new analysis by Uswitch.com...
Uswitch comments on Ofgem’s decision to retain the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “The decision to continue with the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs (BAT) is a hammer blow to households seeking cheaper energy bills, especially as a difficult winter approaches...
Too Cool For School: How to save energy with kids home for the summer holidays
With schools breaking up this week, parents will be looking for ways to keep energy costs down as children stay home for the school holidays...
Key to a happy home? Separate bathrooms! Uswitch analysis reveals the most irritating household habits
A fifth of households who live with at least one other person, say separate bathrooms is the key to harmonious living, yet a further 17% say they would have separate bedrooms...