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Ofgem Hits Hudson Energy UK with a penalty of £1.7m for Overcharging Customers

In a significant move, the UK energy regulator Ofgem has wielded its authority by imposing a hefty penalty of £1,668,426 on Hudson Energy Supply UK Ltd (HES) for what it deems as “serious” breaches of license conditions. This punitive action follows a meticulous investigation initiated in July 2020, revealing a series of violations committed by […]

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How to make a winning complaint to your energy supplier

In the UK energy market, customers often find themselves grappling with an array of challenges, ranging from billing errors to customer service issues. In such instances, the ability to put together a compelling and effective complaint becomes vital. This comprehensive guide aims to empower consumers by providing insights into the intricacies of making a winning complaint

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Unveiling Database and Meter Billing Mixup: Could you be paying for your Neighbours Gas Bill?

The Story  A startling wave of billing chaos has hit unsuspecting customers in the UK energy sector, with errors on the industry database leading to shockingly inaccurate bills. Recently published on The Guardian, a recent case involves a resident Jessica, who received an unexpected bill from British Gas demanding £10,529 for a month’s worth of

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“Obscure Technical Error” Results in Thousands of Octopus Energy Customers to be Undercharged by 99.9 Percent 

Octopus Energy, the UK’s third-largest energy supplier, recently admitted to accidentally undercharging thousands of its customers by a staggering 99.9 percent due to an “obscure technical error.” The glitch caused customers with old gas meters using imperial measurements to be billed a mere 0.1 percent of the actual gas usage.  In an email addressed to

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E.ON Next Hit With £5 Million Fine for Subpar Customer Service 

E.ON Next has been slapped with a £5 million fine for its subpar customer service standards,” according to the findings of a recent Ofgem review. The hefty penalty follows an exhaustive assessment carried out by Ofgem, during which they examined the service quality provided by energy suppliers. Among the various reviews conducted in 2022, one

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Scottish Environmental Protection Agency Fines Health Food Supplements Manufacturer £75,000 for F-gas Regulation Breaches 

DSM Nutritional Products (UK) Ltd, a health food supplements manufacturer based in Dalry, Ayrshire, has been fined £75,000 by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) for violations of the F-gas regulations. This marks the first civil penalty issued in Scotland under these regulations, as the company failed to implement a leakage detection system on its

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Mis-sold Power Contracts has Stoke-On-Trent Residents Wanting to Sue the Council

Over 230 residents residing in Stoke-on-Trent are preparing to launch a class action lawsuit against the city council, alleging that they were “mis-sold” 25-year solar power contracts, leading to faulty panels and unexpected bills. Council house tenants claim they were deceived into signing up for the contracts without full understanding and have been facing subpar

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EU Told By Solar Industry To Address Curtailment & Negative Prices

Solar and renewable energy associations have come forward with concerns about the European Union’s approach to handling solar power potential and the adverse impact of negative prices on renewable projects (Technology Times). In a letter addressed to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, the associations highlighted the rapid growth of the solar industry in Europe, with

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UK Pensioner Endures Year-Long Electricity Rationing Due to £13,000 Billing Error

  A 76-year-old widower, identified as John, faced a distressing ordeal due to a clerical error by his energy supplier, E.ON. For nearly a year, John had to ration his electricity and rely on charity food handouts after receiving an erroneous bill amounting to nearly £13,000. John, who suffers from a serious heart condition, had

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