Ofgem has announced today (26 August) it will increase the energy price cap to £3,549 per year for dual fuel for an average household once in effect from 1 October 2022.

A new study has found six in 10 voters want targeted support for struggling households in order to cater for rising living costs and energy bills, according to Public First.

In order to support customers amid the energy crisis, British Gas will donate 10% of all profits to the Energy Support Fund with an immediate £12 million donation to boost the fund – double the previous contribution.

Netherlands-headquartered smart energy management tech company Alfen has raised its revenue guidance for 2022 on the back of a strong half-year’s performance to date.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Resolution Foundation (RF) have both advocated for the government to support both businesses and vulnerable families amid “unprecedented” energy bills.

British-based Moixa has been acquired by Sunrun, one of the largest residential installers of solar panels in the US.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is launching a new project aiming to develop tools in order to ensure the flexibility market is inclusive, fair and transparent and develop trust.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has established several partnerships with Councils to trial an innovative technology as part of its Regional Energy System Optimisation Planning (RESOP) project.

Greenwich is set to be the focus of a feasibility study aiming to explore the possibility of switching gas-heated homes in a high-density area to ground source heat pumps.