Daniel Higgins

Simple tips for cheaper gas bills

The rising gas prices have caused many a headache for consumers over the recent months, but consumers can still act to help reduce their fuel bills. Just read through our top tips to help you track down the cheapest gas rates and reduced your monthly ou... Read >

A guide to government help available for winter fuel bills

Gas and electricity prices have been on the rise over recent years leaving many households struggling to pay their energy bills. Thankfully the government has stepped in with a range of schemes designed to help people cope with rising fuel prices. Here ... Read >

How to switch electricity suppliers

With so many electricity companies in the market these days, consumers have a wider choice then ever before when it comes do deciding who supplies their power. This choice gives consumers the chance to save on their fuel bills by choosing to do business... Read >

Your guide to shopping for low energy appliances

There are now plenty of things that we can do as consumers to limit our energy usage when it comes to our home electronics equipment. The UK currently spends billions of pounds on purchasing these electronic goods from all over the world. We then spend ... Read >

Your guide to the new energy efficiency labels

All white goods, electric ovens and light bulbs sold in the UK must now feature an energy efficiency rating label. These labels are designed to help you understand the energy efficiency of each appliance, allowing you to compare the efficiency of produc... Read >

How Smart Meters will change our home energy use forever

The UK is now joining with the whole of Europe in changing the way that our gas and electricity is monitored. New Smart Meters are to replace existing meters across Europe by 2022, with 80 per cent coverage being attained by 2020. The UK government h... Read >

Radiator Guide

Radiators work by creating a circulation of hot air around your home. They do this by heating any cold air that flows past the water-heated radiator panels. This hot air then travels upwards via convection, allowing any further cold air to circulate pas... Read >

The Smart Meter revolution

The UK is now joining with the whole of Europe in changing the way that our gas and electricity is monitored. New Smart Meters are to replace existing meters across Europe by 2022, with 80 per cent coverage being attained by 2020. The UK government has... Read >

How electronic power controlling devices can save you money

While many new consumer electronics goods are now more energy efficient than ever, older appliances still eat up a lot of electricity. But this level of electricity usage can now be controlled thanks to electronic power controlling devices. By contin... Read >

Household utilities the greener way

Consumers are all too aware of the global warming issue, and many of us are seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprints. Now green energy has arrived, we can all do our bit to ensure that our household gas and electricity supplies come from greener sourc... Read >

Boiler Hassles

Been hitting a few snags with the boiler of late. Last week, it cut out completely so I decided to 'give it a go' myself. My mate Skeletor fitted the gas pipes in the first place, and he had no qualifications whatsoever, so I figured it couldn't be too ha... Read >

Another boiler on the blink

Another boiler on the blink, another cowboy waiting to ride into town and relieve you of your hard-earned cash. And for what? Broken boiler victims are sitting ducks for dodgy engineers on the lookout for an easy buck. It's the heart and hearth of your... Read >