Energy Suppliers News
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Every energy supplier story we have reported, newest first: prices, the price cap, standing charges, customer service and the companies themselves. Each one links to our guides on switching and bills.
- September 2026
Consumer Scotland publishes response to UK Government consultation on consumer protection for home upgrade schemes
Consumer Scotland has told a UK Government consultation it supports plans to reform consumer protection for home upgrade schemes, while seeking clarity on how a new service would work alongside Scottish programmes.
Firmus Energy Ten Towns tariff to increase by 9%
The Utility Regulator has confirmed a 9% rise in firmus energy's regulated gas tariff in the Ten Towns network, announced on 4 September 2026 after a review of the supplier's costs.
Uswitch updated its green energy guide
Uswitch updated its green energy guide on 4 September 2026, publishing current supplier fuel mix figures and the standards a tariff must meet to carry its Green Accreditation badge.
EDF updates tariff terms and conditions
EDF published its latest update to its residential tariff terms and conditions on 1 September 2026, covering cancellation rights, payment rules, smart meter data and the circumstances in which supply can be transferred to another supplier.
Uswitch solar comparison tool launched
Uswitch has launched a solar panel comparison tool that shows personalised quotes from MCS-certified installers, alongside published cost ranges of about £4,600 to £8,000 for systems without batteries.
- August 2026
SSE Airtricity gas tariffs to rise 19.2% from 1 October 2026
SSE Airtricity will raise its regulated gas tariff by 19.2% from 1 October 2026, affecting around 204,000 domestic gas customers across the Greater Belfast and West network areas.
Citizens Advice publishes smart metering consumer protection paper
Citizens Advice has published a paper recommending new Guaranteed Standards for smart meters and a tighter government definition of an "operating" meter in public reporting.
Citizens Advice publishes Hitting the Rationing Wall on energy affordability
Citizens Advice has published research showing households ration food and heating to absorb high energy bills, and called for policy costs to be removed, a tiered Warm Home Discount and delivery of the Debt Relief Scheme.
Deadline for eligible households to be named on energy bill for automatic Warm Home Discount
Households on means-tested benefits must be named on their electricity bill by 23 August 2026, the date suppliers will use to award the £150 Warm Home Discount automatically this winter.
Citizens Advice publishes overheating research and calls for Warm Homes Plan to cover cooling
Citizens Advice research finds 44% of UK adults feel they lack control over home overheating, and the charity wants the Warm Homes Plan to fund summer cooling as well as winter heating.
- July 2026
SSEN publishes Annual Vulnerability Report dated 31 July 2026
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has published its Annual Vulnerability Report for 2025-26, covering Priority Service Register growth, fuel poverty support and winter preparedness.
Citizens Advice publishes report recommending a national advice strategy for energy home upgrades
Citizens Advice has called for a national advice strategy covering information, advice and in-home assessments, with a gov.uk hub run by the Warm Homes Agency, to help households navigate energy home upgrades.
Ofgem publishes first Consumer Vulnerability Strategy Progress Report
Ofgem's first Consumer Vulnerability Strategy progress report finds supplier support for vulnerable households improving but uneven, with 58% of customers behind on bills lacking a repayment plan at the end of 2025.
Citizens Advice responds to consultation on Electricity Bill Discount Scheme cost allowance methodology
Citizens Advice has told a consultation on the Electricity Bill Discount Scheme cost allowance that extra levies should not be added to electricity unit rates and that schemes should be funded from general taxation.
Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem consultation on price cap debt-related costs
Citizens Advice has told Ofgem that the debt-related cost allowance in the energy price cap was set too high, led to material over-recovery and needs a further downward adjustment.
SSE Airtricity electricity tariffs to rise 6.2% from 1 August 2026
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland's second largest electricity supplier, will raise its electricity tariffs by 6.2% from 1 August 2026, adding around £76 a year to a typical bill.
Citizens Advice publishes report on unlocking innovation in the energy retail market
Citizens Advice has published research setting out six policy options for reforming the Universal Service Obligation and the price cap, saying retail market reform has stalled and innovation is progressing slowly.
100Green to offer choice of green gas levels
From July 2026, 100Green customers will be able to choose between a gas supply containing at least 10% green gas and one that is 100% green gas.
- June 2026
Power NI residential electricity prices rise 6.2%
Power NI has raised the unit price its residential customers in Northern Ireland pay for electricity by 6.2% from 1 July 2026, adding about £5 a month to an average bill.
Power Savings Network Limited registered with Ombudsman scheme
Power Savings Network Limited has been listed as an active supplier covered by the Energy Ombudsman from 22 June 2026, giving its customers access to the dispute service.
DESNZ announces reforms to improve access to Energy Ombudsman
The government has set out reforms to the Energy Ombudsman, cutting the time householders must wait before escalating a complaint and adding compensation when remedies are not carried out on time.
Government responds to consultation on strengthening energy supply market protections
The government has responded to its consultation on energy supply market protections, committing to stronger Energy Ombudsman powers and easier automatic referral for complaining households.
- May 2026
firmus energy raises Ten Towns gas tariffs by 15.65% from 1 July 2026
firmus energy has announced a 15.65% rise in regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in its Ten Towns network areas, effective from 1 July 2026.
Power NI residential tariff to rise 6.2% from 1 July 2026
Power NI, Northern Ireland's largest electricity supplier, will raise its residential credit meter tariff by 6.2% from 1 July 2026, the Consumer Council has announced.
Consumer Scotland publishes Energy Affordability Tracker findings showing record energy debt
Consumer Scotland's Energy Affordability Tracker finds 19% of Scottish households reporting energy debt, a record high, as Ofgem confirms a 13% price cap rise from July.
Citizens Advice responds to conclusion of Ofgem British Gas prepayment meter investigation
Citizens Advice has responded to the conclusion of Ofgem's investigation into British Gas prepayment meter installations, saying the settlement shows forced installations have serious consequences and calling for real compensation.
Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem consultation on price cap technical approach to MHHS
Citizens Advice has told Ofgem it supports keeping a single-rate price cap alongside a time-of-use variant, but opposes moving all default consumers onto default time-of-use tariffs.
SSC Energy trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman now lists the broker SSC Energy, trading as Ss Connections Ltd, as inactive, with its recorded trading period ending on 6 May 2026.
British Gas pledges £40 million to British Gas Energy Trust
British Gas has pledged £40 million to the British Gas Energy Trust, committing £8 million a year for five years to support households facing financial hardship and energy debt.
Elec Tech Utilities Ltd scheme membership ended
The Energy Ombudsman lists Elec Tech Utilities Ltd as inactive from 5 May 2026, meaning the broker is no longer signed up to its dispute resolution scheme.