# energy bill (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover energy bill. Page: Feed: --- ## [New report sets out alternative path for future energy mix](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/new-report-sets-out-alternative-path) _2026-08-20 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Onward says cheaper electricity is on offer in their latest report. But the small print casts doubt on the headlines generated. ## [Further energy price rises on the way driven by cost of gas](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/further-energy-price-rises-on-the) _2026-08-19 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ As energy use is falling a nationwide split is emerging in how households have responded to rising energy costs. ## [Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers revealed](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/divide-between-energy-savers-and-energy-strugglers-revealed/) _2026-08-19 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ New figures have revealed a nationwide split in how households have responded to rising energy costs, as Ofgem officially lowers its estimate of how much energy a ‘typical’ household now uses. Since 2023, 36% of the public have taken energy efficiency measures and have not had to cut back on energy usage because of higher … Continue reading "Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers… ## [War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/war-windfalls-for-energy-elite-as-bills-set-to-rise-further/) _2026-08-14 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The oil and gas war windfall continues to grow as total UK profits posted by a handful of energy firms in 2026 exceed £6 billion. As the cost of gas is likely to increase again in the next Ofgem price cap announcement due later in August, the profits generated in the UK by these energy … Continue reading "War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further" The post War windfalls for… ## [BP Exits the North Sea as Ardersier Sits Empty: Where has London Rule left Scotland’s Just Transition?](http://www.businessforscotland.com/bp_exits_the_north_sea_as_ardersier_sits_empty_where_has_london_rule_left_scotland_s_just_transition) _2026-08-13 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Scotland is facing a double blow to its energy sector. BP has announced a formal process to market its entire Aberdeen-based North Sea business - ending six decades of pioneering oil and gas production in the basin as part of a global portfolio strategy. Where is the transition? Where are the replacement jobs for North East workers? ## [COBRA meeting called as heatwaves continue to cause deaths](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/cobra-meeting-called-as-heatwaves) _2026-08-12 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Keeping a home at a safe temperature should be affordable for everyone, not a luxury for those who can pay. ## [Report finds health service paying the price of broken energy market](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/report-finds-health-service-paying) _2026-08-10 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ New research sets out why cutting energy costs and improving homes is one of the best returns on investment available to government. ## [More than 100,000 older households in energy debt](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/more-than-100000-older-households) _2026-08-08 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Figures published in the Express reveal 80,832 single pensioner households and 29,219 pensioner couple households are in arrears to their energy firm. ## [Energy Debt Relief Scheme moves forward](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/energy-debt-relief-scheme-moves-forward) _2026-08-07 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ New powers will allow energy firms to target the Scheme at those who also receive the Warm Homes Discount. ## [Research reveals households worst hit by energy arrears](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/research-reveals-households-worst-hit-by-energy-arrears/) _2026-08-04 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Single-parent families, disabled households and Black families are bearing the brunt of the country’s energy debt crisis, according to new analysis of the government’s own official household survey, and newer research suggests the pressure is still growing. The analysis, by Ana Castro and Jonathan Bradshaw at the University of York, draws on the Family Resources … Continue reading "Research… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oXMmriPkXrUC) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [BP banks £4.2bn as it prepares to quit the North Sea](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/bp-banks-42bn-as-it-prepares-to-quit) _2026-08-04 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The price shock profiteers are cashing in on the Iran war while millions cannot afford to heat their homes ## [More North Sea drilling will not knock a penny off household bills](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/more-north-sea-drilling-will-not) _2026-07-31 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A growing number of senior politicians suggest more North Sea oil and gas would ease the squeeze on households, but the claim does not stand up to the reality of how energy markets work. ## [Shell and Drax post more energy industry profits](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/shell-and-drax-post-more-energy-industry) _2026-07-30 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Shell earns more profit in a minute than most people earn in a year according to its latest results ## [Fight Forest Fires with Heat Pumps](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/fight-forest-fires-with-heat-pumps) _2026-07-29 · Electrify Now · Electrify Now_ Nothing quite drives home the horrors of climate change like forest fires and wildfire smoke. ## [Gas storage turns a profit as Britain’s reserves could be hit](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/gas-storage-turns-a-profit-as-britains) _2026-07-29 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Centrica declines to refill the Rough storage facility and appears to rule out extending the site, raising fresh questions over who carries the risk when supplies run short. ## [UK energy profits boost Spanish and Norwegian firms](https://endfuelpoverty.substack.com/p/uk-energy-profits-boost-spanish-and) _2026-07-22 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Iberdrola banks £909 million from British networks while gas giant Equinor posts £8.58 as households face rising bills. ## [Ten years on, Brexit is another “great betrayal” of Scotland](http://www.businessforscotland.com/ten_years_on_brexit_is_another_great_betrayal_of_scotland) _2026-06-23 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Scotland is the hardest hit of any UK nation by Brexit. A new academic study, Measuring the Regional Economic Cost of Brexit: Evidence , reports that Brexit has left Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off. ## [Hot water feels even better when its cheaper](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/hot-water-feels-even-better-when) _2026-06-16 · Electrify Now · Electrify Now_ Heating water is the second-highest use of energy in our homes, trailing only space heating and cooling. ## [The UK is actively sabotaging Scotland’s Economy](http://www.businessforscotland.com/the_uk_is_actively_sabotaging_scotlands_economy) _2026-06-04 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ The world’s largest wind turbine plant was due to be built at Ardersier near Inverness in the Highlands. It was a huge deal that took the Scottish government years of hard work to win. It was the Highlands' biggest regeneration project. ## [Air-to-Water Heat Pumps—Replace Your Boiler!](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/air-to-water-heat-pumpsreplace-your) _2026-05-07 · Electrify Now_ Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 from 12pm-1pm Pacific ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cElf1hgH1R09) _2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Election debates prove Westminster holds the main levers of power](http://www.businessforscotland.com/election_debates_prove_westminster_holds_the_main_levers_of_power) _2026-04-30 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ The leaders’ debates in the run-up to the Holyrood election on May 7 are spending most of the time discussing matters that the Scottish Parliament has no say over, such as the decision to block a massive Chinese investment in the Highlands, the failure to protect jobs in oil and gas or invest in a just transition, and the huge energy bills Scots face. ## [PV, EV and Heat Pumps - The Three Technologies Behind Our Zero Energy Bills](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/pv-ev-and-heat-pumps-the-three-technologies) _2026-04-22 · Electrify Now_ This Earth Day free yourself from fossil fuels ## [Spring Cleaning for Your Energy Use](https://www.westlightenergy.org/energy-tips/spring-cleaning-for-your-energy-use/) _2026-04-21 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ When most people think about spring cleaning, they picture clearing out closets, garages, and dusty shelves. But the start of spring is also a great time to refresh how your home uses energy. As the days get longer and temperatures begin to shift, small adjustments can help you save electricity at home, lower your energy bill, and prepare for the \[…\] ## [How to Compare Heat Pump Quotes](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/how-to-compare-heat-pump-quotes) _2026-04-09 · Electrify Now_ Learn what information you need to choose the heat pump system that will keep you comfortable and keep your electricity bill as low as possible. ## [How Electric Appliances Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/how-electric-appliances-improve-your-homes-indoor-air-quality/) _2026-04-08 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ Empty head The air inside your home should feel clean and comfortable, but many everyday appliances can quietly affect the air you breathe. Gas-powered appliances like stoves, furnaces, and water heaters rely on burning fuel to work. That process can release pollutants into your home and the surrounding air. Switching to electric alternatives is one \[…\] ## [Understanding the California Climate Credit (and What’s Changing in 2026)](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/understanding-the-california-climate-credit-and-whats-changing-in-2026/) _2026-04-06 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ If you’ve ever noticed a line item labeled “California Climate Credit” on your electricity or natural gas bill, you’ve already benefited from one of the state’s key affordability programs. Funded by California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, this credit returns money to customers to help offset energy costs while the state reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Cap-and-Invest Program California’s \[…\] ## [How insulation and air sealing can make your home more comfortable and help you save on energy bills.](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/how-insulation-and-air-sealing-can) _2026-04-01 · Electrify Now · Electrify Now_ When my husband and I bought our home in 2017, we knew we wanted to make it energy efficient and power it with renewable energy. ## [How to Read Your Electricity Bill & Reduce Your Energy Costs](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/how-to-read-your-electricity-bill-reduce-your-energy-costs/) _2026-03-11 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ Electricity bills across California have been rising. If you have opened your bill and thought, “Why is the cost so high?” you are not alone. The first step to lowering your energy bill is understanding what you are actually paying for. Once you know how to read and understand your electricity bill, you can spot \[…\] ## [Home Insulation and Air Sealing](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/home-insulation-and-air-sealing) _2026-03-03 · Electrify Now_ Make your home more comfy year-round, and save on your energy bills. ## [Hiring a Contractor for Electrification? These Questions Matter Most](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/hiring-a-contractor-for-electrification-these-questions-matter-most/) _2026-02-27 · marnaldo · WestLight Energy_ Whether it’s one appliance or a bigger plan, the conversation matters You might be replacing a furnace that just failed or upgrading a water heater. You might be adding an EV charger or considering switching more of your home to electric over time. Some projects begin with urgency, while others begin with a plan. But \[…\] ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ddu1ABAZamAQ) _2026-02-27 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Fall in Love with E-Bikes: Why They Are Good for Your Heart, Your Wallet & the People You Love](https://www.westlightenergy.org/evs/fall-in-love-with-e-bikes-why-they-are-good-for-your-heart-your-wallet-the-people-you-love/) _2026-02-12 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ February is all about showing a little love: love for the people in your life, your health, and the place you call home. If you are looking for a simple way to care for all three, e-bikes are worth a closer look. Across California, more people are choosing e-bikes for commuting, errands, and everyday trips. \[…\] ## [Ventless Washer Dryer Combos 2.0 - Convenience and Efficiency](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/ventless-washer-dryer-combos-20-convenience) _2026-02-10 · Electrify Now_ Watch a live demo and a discussion on how these new appliances compare on ease of use, energy efficiency and reliability. ## [Our New Combo Washer/Heat Pump Dryer Uses Less Than 1 kWh of Electricity Per Load](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/our-new-combo-washerheat-pump-dryer) _2026-02-06 · Electrify Now_ Last year we bought a combination washer and heat pump dryer and have been pretty impressed. ## [UK Government betrays Scotland with massive cuts to post-EU funding](http://www.businessforscotland.com/uk_government_betrays_scotland_with_massive_cuts_to_post_eu_funding) _2026-01-27 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Scotland voted to remain in the EU. The UK government promised our EU funds would be matched - but they were slashed first by the Tories and now they are being slashed again by Labour. Jobs are being lost, growth is being slowed, communities are struggling - whilst England gets a better deal. It is becoming clearer and clearer that post-Brexit “replacement of EU funding” really means nothing close… ## [New Year, New Energy: Winterize Your Home & Lower Your Energy Bill in 2026](https://www.westlightenergy.org/energy-tips/new-year-new-energy-winterize-your-home-lower-your-energy-bill-in-2026/) _2026-01-26 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ A new year is a great time for a fresh start. If you are looking for a practical way to kick off energy savings in 2026, winterizing your home is one of the smartest places to begin. It can help you stay warm and comfortable, lower your energy costs, and reduce energy waste during one \[…\] ## [How to Add New Electric Appliances Without Upgrading Your Panel](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/electric-appliances-without-panel-upgrade/) _2025-12-18 · marnaldo · WestLight Energy_ Many homeowners assume that adding new electric appliances like an EV charger, heat pump water heater or HVAC, or induction stove means a costly electrical panel upgrade. Panel upgrades can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive, which often makes electrification feel out of reach. The good news is that many homes have a simpler option. Affordable \[…\] ## [Clean Energy Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep](https://www.westlightenergy.org/energy-tips/clean-energy-resolutions-youll-actually-keep/) _2025-12-16 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ The start of a new year is a great time to think about fresh starts, and resolutions do not have to be big to make a meaningful difference. Small, simple actions can lead to real savings, cleaner air, and a healthier home. When it comes to clean energy, progress happens one step at a time, \[…\] ## [Make the Holiday Season Bright & Energy Smart](https://www.westlightenergy.org/energy-tips/make-the-holiday-season-bright-energy-smart/) _2025-12-15 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ The holidays are a time for warmth, connection, and celebration. They can also be a great opportunity to start new habits that save energy and create a cleaner, healthier home. Whether you are gathering with loved ones or exchanging gifts, a few simple choices can help you enjoy the season while supporting a brighter energy \[…\] ## [The UK budget FAILS Scotland](http://www.businessforscotland.com/the_uk_budget_fails_scotland) _2025-11-27 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ The UK Chancellor has delivered a few crumbs for Scotland in her budget. These are making headlines in the Unionist media. Meanwhile Scottish businesses continue to get pushed to the wall by outrageous energy prices and the deepening damage of Brexit. These, combined with self-inflicted fiscal rules, have caused the budget “black hole” in the first place. ## [DIYing Our Ductless Heat Pump Install Was Hard but We Saved $7,000](https://joeelectrifynow.substack.com/p/diying-our-ductless-heat-pump-install) _2025-11-20 · Electrify Now_ Last summer I did something very ambitious. ## [The UK’s Fish Fund - Another Slap in the Face to Scottish Industry](http://www.businessforscotland.com/the_uks_fish_fund_another_slap_in_the_face_to_scottish_industry) _2025-10-24 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ When we were in the EU, Scotland got almost half of the UK’s fishing funding. The UK’s replacement fund is slashing that amount. Instead, it gives Scotland a population share - less than 8%. ## [Shipbuilding shows why Scotland has reached the limits of devolution](http://www.businessforscotland.com/how_westminster_stitched_up_shipbuilding_on_the_clyde) _2025-10-23 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ The skill and commitment of Scotland’s shipbuilding workforce can compete with the best in the world. But for half a century the industry has been let down by the UK - it doesn't play on a level playing field. A BAE Systems £10 billion deal with Norway to supply five Type 26 frigates of a design commissioned by the Royal Navy is a big win for the Clyde. But at the same time, Scotland’s shipyards… ## [Westminster knocks out Scotland’s rocket launch](http://www.businessforscotland.com/westminster_knocks_out_scotland_s_rocket_launch) _2025-09-11 · Andrew MacLeod · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Scotland’s chance to lead Europe in small-satellite launch is under threat. The Scottish Affairs Committee couldn’t have put it plainer this week: our “first-mover advantage” is being knocked back by a UK Government that won’t match the sector’s pace with sustained, strategic backing. ## [Independence is Good for Business: Talent and Migration](http://www.businessforscotland.com/independence_is_good_for_business_talent_and_migration) _2025-09-05 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Why Scotland needs to control its own talent strategy Scotland cannot afford immigration rules made for someone else’s economy. Our current migration system is designed in Westminster, for the politics of England - and without consultation with Scotland’s Government or its people.