Energy bills

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A large number of meters in Scotland and the north of England don’t work

Scots who want to cut their energy bills are doubly disadvantaged

The UK Government has confirmed it will set out new plans to address the issues raised

The UK Government has confirmed it will set out new plans to address the issues raised

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UK Government confirms review of smart meter roll-out as Scots hit with issues

Martin Lewis has shared advice on smart meters

Martin Lewis has shared advice on smart meters

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Martin Lewis shares top tips on installing and using smart meters

Octopus Energy said it fixed the smart meter in September using a non-compliant method

Octopus Energy said it fixed the smart meter in September using a non-compliant method

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Glasgow man told his smart meter doesn’t work because he’s too ‘far up north’

Smart meters in Scotland use longer-range radio signals to operate

Smart meters in Scotland use longer-range radio signals to operate

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Scotland left as ‘afterthought’ as new investigation highlights ‘smart meter divide’

The provisional agenda for SNP national council has been published internally, and contains motions focused on energy

The provisional agenda for SNP national council has been published internally, and contains motions focused on energy

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SNP members to push for zonal energy pricing campaign from Scottish Government

Keir Starmer pictured during a visit to Whitelees windfarm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

Keir Starmer pictured during a visit to Whitelees windfarm near Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire

Conservative Party

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Scotland 'subsidises' London energy bills, according to financial analyst

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

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The predictable truth about promises made by Labour? They are deceptive

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

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SNP accuse Anas Sarwar of 'insulting' Scottish people ahead of Germany trip

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that rocketing wind farm constraint payments are a problem he is 'determined to fix'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that rocketing wind farm constraint payments are a problem he is 'determined to fix'

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Labour see £100m added to energy bills to pay Scottish wind farms to shut off

Scotland is getting the 'raw end of the deal' in the UK's outdated energy system, Octopus Energy says

Scotland is getting the 'raw end of the deal' in the UK's outdated energy system, Octopus Energy says

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Zonal pricing could give Scotland free electricity, Octopus Energy boss says

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

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'Greatest injustice of our day’: Kate Forbes slams high Highlands and Islands bills

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters called on the UK Government to do more to reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut

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Protesters gather outside Scottish Power HQ to call out energy bills hike

To have a shower, run a bath or even heat a kettle takes more energy than in England

To have a shower, run a bath or even heat a kettle takes more energy than in England

Cost of living crisis

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Is Rachel Reeves aware the cost of survival is higher in Scotland?

Two energy suppliers have started to offer free electric blankets

Two energy suppliers have started to offer free electric blankets

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How to claim an Ovo electric blanket as energy price cap rises

Scots are facing higher energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed it was increasing its price cap

Scots are facing higher energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed it was increasing its price cap

Energy Price Cap

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Scottish Government to work with energy firms on 'social tariff' to reduce bills

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

Argyll and Bute

Argyll communities offered ownership stake in new wind farm project

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

Energy Price Cap

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Meet the Scots set to be disproportionately affected by the Winter Fuel Payment cut

There is not a level playing field across the UK

There is not a level playing field across the UK

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It’s easy for those in warm London to decide energy prices for Scots

Former Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt (left) and Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Former Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt (left) and Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Highlanders face more difficult winter under Labour than Tories, SNP MP warns

Keir Starmer pledged during the election campaign to bring down energy bills

Keir Starmer pledged during the election campaign to bring down energy bills

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Labour accused of 'betrayal' as energy prices set to soar

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

Energy Price Cap

New energy price cap announced – but how does it work?

Ed Miliband has said a 'worrying' rise in bills is down to the UK not having energy security

Ed Miliband has said a 'worrying' rise in bills is down to the UK not having energy security

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Ed Miliband: Energy bills rise because UK doesn't control its own power

The Ofgem boss's comments come as British Gas made record profits last year

The Ofgem boss's comments come as British Gas made record profits last year

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‘Disgraceful’: Ofgem boss says bill hikes allow energy firms to make ‘small profit’

Energy bills are going up this winter

Energy bills are going up this winter

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UK energy bills to rise by almost £150 this winter as Ofgem lifts price cap

There's a sunny future for Scotland's renewables industry

There's a sunny future for Scotland's renewables industry

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Robin McAlpine: It's daft to be pessimistic about Scotland's energy future

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Energy Price Cap

Why are energy prices predicted to rise again in the UK?

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to 'urgently' help people facing high energy bills this winter

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to 'urgently' help people facing high energy bills this winter

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Labour face calls for 'urgent action' after 'alarming' energy price cap projection

Only a quarter of homes in Scotland would currently see cheaper bills after installing a heat pump, according to new research

Only a quarter of homes in Scotland would currently see cheaper bills after installing a heat pump, according to new research

Pricing reform would make heat pumps cheaper for all in Scotland, research finds

The National Grid will need a complete upgrade if it is to be fit for a renewable future

The National Grid will need a complete upgrade if it is to be fit for a renewable future

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How the UK grid's electricity 'spot price' hinders Scotland – and how to fix it

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

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Portugal pays least for energy in Europe because of renewables

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

This expert's top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

Kenny MacAskill writes that the level of outstanding energy debt in Scotland and the UK is extraordinary

Kenny MacAskill writes that the level of outstanding energy debt in Scotland and the UK is extraordinary

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Kenny MacAskill: Energy debt is staggering – action needs taken

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

How many people with log-burners are actually burning their own or fallen wood?

How many people with log-burners are actually burning their own or fallen wood?

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Wood-burning stoves are not the only form of back-up heating system

The latest allowance equates to more than £1 billion in annual charges, according to new research

The latest allowance equates to more than £1 billion in annual charges, according to new research

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‘Astronomical’: Households to be charged extra to help energy suppliers recover debt

Energy watchdog Ofgem will consider changes to the price cap on bills

Energy watchdog Ofgem will consider changes to the price cap on bills

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Ofgem to consider changes to 'not fit for purpose' energy price cap

The UK Government's plans for zonal electricity pricing could hurt renewables investment in Scotland

The UK Government's plans for zonal electricity pricing could hurt renewables investment in Scotland

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Renewables investment in Scotland threatened by UK pricing plans, warns expert

Wind farm near Ardrossan, Scotland.

Wind farm near Ardrossan, Scotland.

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Scots could have some of the 'cheapest electricity in Europe', says top energy CEO

Patrick Harvie said many more areas of Scotland would need to see similar retrofitting projects to Gilmerton

Patrick Harvie said many more areas of Scotland would need to see similar retrofitting projects to Gilmerton

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‘A huge opportunity’: Patrick Harvie on the race to retrofit Scotland's homes

The SNP say a social energy tariff makes economic sense

The SNP say a social energy tariff makes economic sense

Cost of living crisis

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SNP urge Jeremy Hunt to introduce social energy tariff for disabled people

Many Scots are struggling with the cost of living

Many Scots are struggling with the cost of living

Cost of living crisis

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More than three-quarters of Scots limit energy use amid cost concerns – poll

Why do Scots feel the brunt of energy prices more than the rest of the UK?

Why do Scots feel the brunt of energy prices more than the rest of the UK?

Cost of living crisis

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Why do some Scots have higher energy bills than people in England?

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

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This 'nighttime trick' could cut your energy bills by 66 per cent

Last year's front page for our McCrone Report special

Last year's front page for our McCrone Report special

Cost of living crisis

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The National to publish 50th anniversary McCrone Report special edition

Humza Yousaf (r) called out Anas Sarwar (l) flip-flopping during FMQs

Humza Yousaf (r) called out Anas Sarwar (l) flip-flopping during FMQs

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Humza Yousaf attacks Anas Sarwar 'flip-flopping' in furious FMQs row over oil and gas

Thousands of people in Scotland have turned to a charity for help for heating and lighting their homes after running out of money to top up their prepayment meter

Thousands of people in Scotland have turned to a charity for help for heating and lighting their homes after running out of money to top up their prepayment meter

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‘Dickensian conditions’: Thousands of Scots need help to keep lights and heating on

SNP MP Marion Fellows has tabled a motion calling for the tariff to assist those most in need

SNP MP Marion Fellows has tabled a motion calling for the tariff to assist those most in need

Conservative Party

Conservatives broke their promise to consult on a social energy tariff

The SNP MP was given permission to introduce a bill to Parliament on Tuesday

The SNP MP was given permission to introduce a bill to Parliament on Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

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SNP MP clears first hurdle in bid to give disabled people lower energy bills

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that 'there isn’t a one-size-fits all means of bringing your heating costs down'

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that 'there isn’t a one-size-fits all means of bringing your heating costs down'

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Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

Many households in Scotland are struggling with high energy bills, charity Citizens Advice Scotland has warned

Many households in Scotland are struggling with high energy bills, charity Citizens Advice Scotland has warned

Citizens Advice Scotland

‘Shocking and unacceptable’: Nearly 250k Scots using libraries and cafes to keep warm

A turbine under construction at Ripple Energy's Kirk Hill wind farm in Ayrshire

A turbine under construction at Ripple Energy's Kirk Hill wind farm in Ayrshire

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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'Onshore wind is UK's cheapest power source. It shouldn't just be for corporations'

Many are asking themselves if they can afford to turn on the heating

Many are asking themselves if they can afford to turn on the heating

Westminster government is not reaching out a hand in time of need

Scottish local authorities spent more than £13 million each on average on energy bills

Scottish local authorities spent more than £13 million each on average on energy bills

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Scottish council revealed as third biggest energy spender in whole of UK