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Budget Energy to decrease electricity prices by 8%
Budget Energy customers have received some welcome news – a price drop on electricity costs. Northern Ireland’s third largest electricity supplier has announced a price

How to avoid energy vampires this Halloween
It is now the spookiest time of the year, and it’s also getting a little colder, too. This makes it an ideal time of year

firmus energy drops prices for gas customers in the Ten Towns
firmus energy customers have finally received the good news they have been waiting for – a price drop on gas costs. The gas supplier will

How to keep cool without extra energy
During the summer we typically use less energy around the home. After all, during these warmer months, the UK enjoys longer days and shorter nights,

New survey reveals energy bills are still on the rise: 89% of NI households say their bills have increased since this time last year
Once again, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who responded to our recent Home Energy Survey. Almost 700 peoples got

Most NI energy bills set to increase as Energy Price Guarantee support ends
Energy bills for most households in Northern Ireland will increase significantly from 1st July as Government support comes to an end. Suppliers Power NI and

Power NI and SSE Airtricity Gas announce tariff changes for July 2023
Both Power NI and SSE Airtricity Gas have announced tariff changes which will begin 1st July. Power NI changes Power NI customers will see

Complete our survey for a chance to win £200
Fancy winning £200 towards your energy bills? We want to hear from you! We’re running our Home Energy Survey for 2023 and want to know

Energy Price Guarantee Guide (2023)
The Energy Price Guarantee, which started on 1st November 2022 was originally due to end at the beginning of April 2023 has now been extended.

CLOSED: Win a month’s worth of electricity with Power to Switch
This competition is now closed. The last few years have been especially trying for Northern Irish households. Energy prices have climbed to unusual and unpleasant

9 ways to save more energy and money in your bathroom
Energy prices have, unfortunately, rarely been higher. While we are beginning to see some signs of relief with reduced wholesale costs alongside government support schemes

Business Energy Costs and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The last year has been, to say the least, turbulent in the energy markets and the impacts on businesses have been well publicised with increased

How much NI energy prices have increased from 2021?
Since 2021, we have seen huge hikes in the cost of living, and our energy prices have been the main reason for household bills soaring.

£600 payments for NI households roll out begins
In 2022, amidst the ongoing energy crisis, the UK government announced plans for delivering financial support to households in Northern Ireland—and now it has finally

72 ways to save more money on your energy bills this winter
Wintertime brings with it many joys: fairy lights, Christmas trees, cinnamon-spiced coffees and cranberry-scented candles. That being said, it can also be a time of

NI £600 energy support payment begins January — more details released
Good news for energy users across Northern Ireland—the £600 energy support payment for households will be rolled out from January 2023! After much uncertainty over

firmus energy drops prices for gas customers
firmus energy customers have finally received the good news they have been waiting for: a price drop on gas costs. The gas supplier will be

Energy Price Guarantee scheme: Energy prices fall for NI customers
Energy suppliers in Northern Ireland have reduced prices from Monday 1st November following the government’s Energy Price Guarantee. The scheme will will limit the amount

7 energy efficiency DIYs (from easy to advanced)
This year, all of us are searching for small ways to save on energy. From simply turning off our lights when we’re not using them,

Power NI electricity customers to see 10% decrease in prices
Power NI customers will be relieved at the news of Power NI’s changing prices. What could have been a 60% rise in electricity prices at