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Energy firms asked to review Direct Debit process to ensure more accurate bills this winter
29.11.2022 - 15:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has written to domestic energy suppliers across the UK asking them to make their systems more responsive to positive changes in consumer behaviour in order to produce more accurate Direct Debits. In a letter to CEOs across the country, Grant Shapps urges them to ensure energy bills reflect what customers are using, rather than over-estimating charges.
He said he was concerned that bills were rising despite people reducing their energy usage and has asked the industry regulator, Ofgem, to report to him directly on how this can be achieved.
The Energy Minister said he was “disturbed” to read media reports that some energy customers are saying their Direct Debits are going up when they are making huge efforts to reduce their usage to save money at a time when household incomes are squeezed to the limit due to the ongoing cost of living crisis.
In the letter, Mr Shapps also highlighted how consumers are taking “sensible steps to reduce their own bills” by turning their boiler flow temperature down - a simple tweak which could save up to £160 per year - and making their homes more energy efficient, key elements which should help to bring their monthly bills down.
In the letter addressed to CEOs, Mr Shapps wrote: “As you know, protecting consumers remains the priority for the Government as we tackle the problems caused by high global gas prices. The Government’s Energy Price Guarantee will save a typical British household around £900 this winter, on top of the £400 discount off bills through the Energy Bill Support Scheme.
“I am also very grateful for your continued partnership with us in improving the energy efficiency of British homes through the
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10.12.2022 / 21:55
Celebrity Mountain Lion P-22 To Be Removed From Griffith Park After Attacks
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10.12.2022 / 00:05
‘Mean Girls’ Movie Musical Adds Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp and More to Cast
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deadline.com
09.12.2022 / 23:45
Deadline Joins With LA3C For Special Contenders Event- 10 Movies, 20 Filmmakers/Stars And More
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deadline.com
09.12.2022 / 23:17
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dailyrecord.co.uk
07.12.2022 / 16:41
Older people urged not to unplug personal alarm units to save money on energy bills this winter
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02.12.2022 / 19:21
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deadline.com
01.12.2022 / 19:55
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dailyrecord.co.uk
30.11.2022 / 07:45
Public asked to avoid Scots beach as 22 geese found dead amid more bird flu fears
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dailyrecord.co.uk
29.11.2022 / 17:45
Delayed £400 energy rebate to be paid to people in park homes as ‘soon as possible’
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29.11.2022 / 17:45
SNP MP clashes with Tory minister over tax incentives for oil and gas firms
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dailyrecord.co.uk
26.11.2022 / 19:01
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