Tag: UK energy
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British Gas Refund: £1,500 After 15 Months – Ombudsman Order Ignored Much Longer
When a final bill becomes a long wait for a refund In a case that has sparked frustration among tenants and homeowners alike, British Gas has taken 15 months to issue a final bill and refund more than £1,500 in credit, despite an energy ombudsman ruling nearly a year earlier. The lengthy process has left…
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Navigating a Solar Billing Dispute: How to Challenge an Octopus Energy Bill
Understanding the Dispute If you have 36 solar panels but are facing a surprisingly high energy bill from Octopus Energy, you’re not alone. Clouded by a mismatch between expected savings and billed charges, these disputes can be stressful. The first step is to clearly identify what the £3,400 bill covers: is it for electricity usage,…
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Venterra Lands £40m Amid Leadership Tensions as Renewables Push Accelerates
Record Fundraising Signals Robust Growth Despite Leadership Strains A renewable energy group known as Venterra, founded by the former chief executive of Petrofac, is poised to announce a £40 million fundraising round this week. The financing underscores investor appetite for diversified, low-carbon energy platforms even as the company navigates internal tensions at the top levels…
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Smart sensors from a California startup aim to shield Britain’s power grid
US startup brings smart electricity sensors to Britain’s grid A California-based start-up is expanding its footprint into the United Kingdom, piloting a smart sensors system designed to dramatically improve the reliability of Britain’s electricity grid. The company’s kit, about the size of a book, attaches to power poles and blends a vibrometer, a microphone, and…
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US start-up to bring smart electricity sensors to Britain’s grid amid wildfire threat and aging infrastructure
Overview: A US solution for Britain’s aging grid A California-based startup is expanding its footprint to Britain, aiming to bolster the country’s aging electricity network with smart, compact sensor kits. The kit, roughly the size of a book, attaches to power poles and uses a vibrometer, microphone and other instrumentation to monitor the health of…
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Ofgem: About £240m in unclaimed energy refunds for 2 million customers
Massive Unclaimed Credits: What Ofgem’s Update Means for Consumers Nearly two million energy customers could be owed a share of about £240 million after accounts were closed while still in credit. Ofgem, the energy regulator, revealed new figures showing that a substantial amount of customer credit became stranded when supplier accounts were closed, sometimes leaving…