Monthly Archives: October 2008

Is Your Postcode Dictating Your Gas and Electricity Bills?

Posted October 16, 2008 – 4:25 pm in: Electricity, Gas

For a good while now the cost of living has been on the rise, we used to be able to focus all our resentment for this on one factor such as fuel for our cars, it was an inconvenience but at least it was only ever one facet of our life.  Nowadays it’s not just [...]

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Switching Gas and Electricity Suppliers Navigating the Pitfalls

Posted October 16, 2008 – 4:22 pm in: Uncategorized

Many of us have considered changing Gas or Electricity suppliers but have either been put off by all the written notices and added paperwork to fill out or just not been bothered to change. The trouble is that with the number of energy suppliers having increased over the years there is as much competition in [...]

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British Gas for Business Users

Posted October 16, 2008 – 4:21 pm in: Uncategorized

British gas has a business section that is dedicated to servicing non-domestic users of British gas electricity and gas utilities. The imaginatively named British Gas Business is currently promoting its services as the UK’s most reasonably priced electricity provider.
Their current promotion to British business owners offers a month of free gas for every new non-domestic [...]

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Gas Vs Electricity Who Comes Out on Top

Posted October 16, 2008 – 4:19 pm in: Electricity, Gas

Just about everyone is dealing with rising heat costs. The price of fuel is going sky high. We are seeing the prices rise at the gas pump and in our home fuel costs. Many people are looking to save money with their gas and electricity usage.
Using gas to heat your home has many benefits. Homes [...]

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Find your Energy Hogs with Electricity Monitors

Posted October 16, 2008 – 3:22 pm in: Electricity

It’s hard to know much energy to conserve when you don’t know how much you are using. For most of us, the only information we get is what is presented in our monthly electricity bills. What if you could get down to the appliance level and figure out how much power in the form of [...]

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How to Slash your Electricity Bill in 10 Easy Steps

Posted October 13, 2008 – 3:17 pm in: Electricity

1. Lighting & Light Bulbs Install low energy light bulbs in rooms you use regularly – they last up to 15 times longer than a normal light bulb and provide the same lighting for a quarter of the running cost. Turn off the lights when you leave a room for a long period and don’t [...]

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Save Money By Switching Your Utilities

Posted October 12, 2008 – 2:36 pm in: Electricity, Gas

Most households are now feeling the pinch when it comes to their finances, and for many it has become increasingly difficult to make ends meet and cope with monthly payments and outgoings. Households have seen the cost of living rocket recently, not to mention increased petrol prices, higher food prices, and soaring bills. With all [...]

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Lower the Size of Your Power Bills With Renewable Energy

Posted October 11, 2008 – 2:33 pm in: Uncategorized

Wind power, solar power and water is a brilliant way to generate your own electrcity. There is information on the internet in the form of guides so one can learn to produce renewable electricity. This renewable power source will trim down your electricity costs, and at times elimates it. A good resource puts in plain [...]

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Electricity Saving Tips

Posted October 10, 2008 – 2:24 pm in: Electricity

Electricity is not just an essential component of every household and business, but also a commodity, which in many cases is taken for granted. As Taxpayers in South Africa we all look to the government to provide us with essential services and many times we take the availability of electricity for granted – I guess [...]

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A New Approach To Electricity Can Save Money And The Environment

Posted October 3, 2008 – 2:21 pm in: Electricity

Electricity used to be as simple as flicking a switch. Not any more. The markets have been liberated and the pie has been shared between 6 major suppliers – the ball is now in the customers’ court. Not only that, global warming is making us think differently about the way we use energy. By partnering [...]

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