Prepayment meters have become very popular today and many people are now using them for their electricity and gas. This is a plan that means consumers pay for energy before they actually use it. It functions the same way prepaid mobile phone services work so when you run out of credit you need to top up otherwise your gas or electricity supply is switched off. Different energy companies offer different type of prepayment meters with the key meters being one of the options that you have. These are meters that come with keys that are electronically coded specifically for your meter and has your tariff information. There are also smart card meters, which work by downloading energy usage information and sending it to your supplier when you top up. Token…

Gas and electricity are some of the biggest business expenses and can be difficult to manage if you don't have the right tariff and supplier. Many businesses rely on either electricity or gas energy to operate efficiently. Because of this the supply of the energy can for a significant part of the business. This is especially true during price hikes. Most businesses need a constant flow of gas and electricity for them to operate. This includes all businesses that rely on machines to produce products or carry out certain processes. This means that even if the prices are hiked the business owners will have to keep the energy supplies in order not to disrupt the operations of their business. For your business to cut costs and increase its profitability, you…

Energy efficiency is in the news constantly these days and using less gas and electricity to help save the environment will give you peace of mind but it can also provide you with more money in your pocket. Here are our top energy saving tips to help reduce your gas and electricity usage: 1. Price comparisonTo make sure you are paying the best price for your gas and electricity, compare your suppliers with other energy suppliers regularly and also consider other tariffs and payments methods that can offer considerable savings. 2. DraughtsEnsure windows are doors are properly sealed. Draughts will let heat escape meaning you will have heating set higher and on for longer, therefore burning more gas. 3. Turn down the thermostatTurning down your gas central heating by one…

Wherever you live, one important thing you will need to take care of is heating your home. Even in today's ecologically aware world, you can employ the very best roofer to help keep heat in, but you will still need a heat source. Gas and Electricity are the two main ways of achieving this and, although most residences already have central heating installed one way or another, you can always change if you wish to use the other method. But which way is better for you? To make a decision it is necessary to weigh out the benefits of each, which are as follows: Gas Gas is carried all across the country through a pipeline so the cost of connecting your home will depend on where your house is in…