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Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major energy supplier to give away 80 hours of FREE electricity from next week – but you need to sign up now
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR energy supplier is handing out a whopping 80 hours of free electricity, but you'll need to act fast to get it. EDF is bringing back its popular Sunday Saver challenge this summer, offering customers a chance to slash their bills by earning free electricity. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Thousands of households could get up to 16 hours of free electricity every week Credit: Getty - Contributor The offer kicks off on Monday, June 2 and runs throughout the month, giving households the chance to rack up free power to use. Five Sundays of up to 16 hours of free electricity will be up for grabs. That's a total of 80 hours of free electricity over the two month period. The dates include June 15, June 22 and June 29, followed by July 6 and July 13. The scheme is open to customers now, but you must sign up before 11.59pm on Sunday, June 1 to take part. How it works To qualify, you'll need a smart meter that sends readings to EDF every 30 minutes. Then it's all about shifting your electricity use away from peak times which are between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays. The more energy you save during those hours, the more free electricity you'll earn to use on Sunday. Some customers could pocket up to 16 hours of free energy per week, credited directly to their account. EDF's Retail Director, Rich Hughes, said: 'We launched Sunday Saver to help customers save cash and carbon, all while contributing to a more sustainable energy system. Martin Lewis reveals MILLIONS more households could get £150 energy bill discount – check if you're eligible "We're thrilled that over 154,000 customers have already benefited from free electricity as a reward for adjusting their daily usage habits and helping to ease the strain on the electricity grid during peak times.' The initiative has already dished out over eight million free hours of electricity and helped customers save a combined £2million. EDF is the only energy supplier offering five Sundays of free electricity in June and July, making this one of the most generous energy-saving challenges on the market. Customers who've taken part in the past are full of praise. One commented online: 'I love EDF, I get loads of free electric, sometimes I've had whole days of free power.' Once signed up, participants can track their progress and energy usage through EDF's Energy Hub via their MyAccount dashboard. The provider says that households using the Energy Hub can save up to £41 a year just by making smarter decisions around their electricity use – and cut down on carbon emissions at the same time. This latest challenge from EDF is part of a wider push from energy companies to get customers using power more flexibly. How does it compare? While EDF's Sunday Saver is one of the most generous, other suppliers are offering perks too. Next gives away free electricity on every bank holiday to customers on its Pledge tariff, and Ovo Energy offers two free hours of electricity every week through its rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. Meanwhile, Scottish Power and Octopus Energy also run discount or cashback schemes tied to smart meter usage. But if you're looking to bag multiple full days of free electricity this summer, EDF's Sunday Saver is your best bet. How do I calculate my energy bill? BELOW we reveal how you can calculate your own energy bill. To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you must find out your unit rate for gas and electricity and the standing charge for each fuel type. The unit rate will usually be shown on your bill in p/ standing charge is a daily charge that is paid 365 days of the year - irrespective of whether or not you use any gas or electricity. You will then need to note down your own annual energy usage from a previous bill. Once you have these details, you can work out your gas and electricity costs separately. Multiply your usage in kWh by the unit rate cost in p/kWh for the corresponding fuel type - this will give you your usage costs. You'll then need to multiply each standing charge by 365 and add this figure to the totals for your usage - this will then give you your annual costs. Divide this figure by 12, and you'll be able to determine how much you should expect to pay each month from April 1. Energy bill to drop Millions of households are set to save money this summer, as the energy price cap drops from £1,849 to £1,720. The cut, which takes effect from July, means a typical household could save around £129 a year, or roughly 7%. Over 22million homes on standard variable tariffs will be directly affected by the drop, which is reviewed by Ofgem every three months. Experts at Cornwall Insight had accurately predicted the cut, which will offer some much-needed relief as energy costs remain a major concern for many. Under the new cap, electricity will cost around 25.73p per kWh, with a daily standing charge of 51.37p. However, the rates you pay may vary depending on your region, as charges are set locally. It's also worth noting the price cap limits the unit rates suppliers can charge — not your total bill. So if you use more energy, you'll still pay more. The current cap of £1,849 runs until the end of June, so if you're shopping around, now's a good time to compare deals. You can check which suppliers which suppliers are offering the best deals. If you are struggling with costs then you can take action as you could be missing out on free boilers and energy bill discounts. You may also be able to get a free energy grant to help you with your bills.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Lightstate Secures Planning Permission for Landmark Smart Energy Hub in Paving the Way for the UK's Net Zero Future
'At Lightstate, we are proud and excited to have reached this important milestone. Our vision is to bring the promise of EV to all drivers through exceptional service and beautiful design.'— Alex Hearn LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2025 / / -- Lightstate, the visionary energy technology company reshaping the future of mobility, has officially secured planning permission to build its inaugural Lightstation, a pioneering Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Energy Hub near Whittington in Worcestershire. Strategically positioned along the A4440 to serve residents of Worcester and commuters of the M5, this flagship development marks the beginning of a bold national rollout designed to redefine public EV infrastructure through a fusion of intelligent energy technologies and visionary architecture. The Whittington Lightstation represents a transformative leap in the UK's journey towards clean mobility. The site will be exclusively equipped with state-of-the-art Ultra-Rapid charging technology, with every element of the Lightstation's design focused on guaranteeing a best-in-class experience and redefining drivers' expectations in this sector. Lightstate's customer-centric approach fuses architecture, design and technology giving drivers an experience that is above and beyond traditional EV charging and combustion engine refuelling. At its core is an underlying philosophy that sets this development apart; an ambitious fusion of smart grid utilisation, onsite battery storage, and embedded solar generation—integrated seamlessly into a purpose-built structure that reimagines the aesthetic and delivers on the optimistic, futuristic promise of EV ownership. 'The design was considered in the context of creating a positive environment, aligning with the principle that advice in the NPPF, which states that the creation of high-quality, beautiful and sustainable buildings and places is fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve.' Wychavon Council, April 24th, 2025, Decision Notice to Lightstate™ Limited. From the curved canopy embedded with photovoltaic panels to the thermal efficiency of its materials, every design element of the Lightstation reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainability. 'At Lightstate, we are proud and excited to have reached this important milestone. Our vision is to bring the promise of EV to all drivers through exceptional service and beautiful design. We are looking forward to delivering on this promise and serving the drivers of Worcestershire for many years to com,e' Alex Hearn, CEO & Founder. Lightstate's proprietary architecture and integrated renewables technology ensure that the hub does not merely reduce its carbon footprint—it actively reduces demand on the local grid, using real-time energy optimisation to balance supply and demand. The entire site will be powered by 100% renewable energy, affirming Lightstate's mission to inspire and deliver a combustion-free tomorrow. About Lightstate: Lightstate's mission is to design and scale the world's most customer-centric energy hubs and continually raise the bar to accelerate clean mobility. We are passionate about building a world that is more bold and beautiful, inspiring the path to net zero and creating a sustainable future for generations to come. Natasha Hearn Lightstate [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major UK energy supplier handing households free electric on exact day each week
To earn the free electricity, you have to switch your electricity use away from weekday peak hours each week (4pm to 7pm) A major energy supplier is giving households free electricity on Sundays. EDF Energy has brought back its Sunday Saver challenge this month. To earn the free electricity, you have to switch your electricity use away from weekday peak hours each week (4pm to 7pm). In return, you will get between four and 16 hours of free electricity to use the following Sunday. A 5% reduction in peak consumption would earn four hours of free electricity, a 20% reduction earns eight hours, 35% earns twelve hours, and using 50% less earns 16 hours of free electricity. The current round of Sunday Saver is set to last until June 8. But in order to take part, you needed to have signed up through your EDF account by May 4. It is worth keeping an eye on your emails, as EDF regularly announces new Sunday Saver challenges. You need a working smart meter that sends readings every 30 minutes to EDF. More than 150,000 customers have benefitted from Sunday Saver since the challenge began last year, earning over six million free hours of electricity, with £1.6million being credited to customer bill accounts. Rich Hughes, Director of Retail at EDF, said: 'EDF's Sunday Saver challenge has been a tremendous success so far - not only is it helping customers save money but customers are also taking steps to contribute to a more sustainable electricity grid. 'Thanks to smart meters, customers can access innovative schemes like Sunday Saver and easily track their energy usage in our Energy Hub platform, helping them identify areas they can save in their house and reduce their carbon footprint.' It comes after energy analysts at Cornwall Insight today predicted the Ofgem price cap will fall by £129 on average from this summer. The Ofgem energy price cap is currently set at £1,849 a year for the typical household paying by direct debit. The latest forecast from energy analysts at Cornwall Insight say this could fall by around 7% to £1,720 from July - however, this is still far more expensive than what energy bills used to be. The exact amount you pay for energy depends on how much gas and electricity you use. The Ofgem price cap does not put a limit on how much you can pay for energy - instead, it sets a maximum unit price for unit rates of gas and electricity, plus standing charges. The energy price cap covers around 22 million households in England, Wales and Scotland and is updated every three months. Cornwall Insight expects "a modest drop" in the price cap this October, followed by another in January 2026.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major energy supplier to give households 16 hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away four days' worth of free electricity to thousands of households from tomorrow. The offer will be available to customers on four Sundays from tomorrow. 1 Thousands of households can get up to 16 hours a week of free energy Credit: Getty These will include May 18, May 25, June 1 and June 8. The scheme is part of EDF's Sunday Saver Challenges, which give customers the chance to earn free electricity on Sundays by shifting when they use electricity during the week. To be eligible, bill payers need to move their energy usage away from the weekday peak hours of 4pm to 7pm every week from May 5. The more electricity customers shift away from these hours, the more free electricity they can earn, with between four and 16 hours up for grabs each week. The electricity is then added as credit to your account. For example, if you move 50% of your peak usage, you can earn up to 16 hours of free electricity to use the following Sunday. You could earn this by not using your dishwasher or washing machine during peak times, for example. Or you could batch cook your meals at the weekend and reheat them during the week. To be eligible for the free electricity you needed to have signed up for this challenge between April 28 and May 4 by visiting the Energy Hub in your MyAccount. But if you missed out this time, then do not worry. How to cut energy costs and get help with FOUR key household bills EDF frequently launches these challenges so check your emails and the My Account page regularly to ensure you sign up for the next one. You also need a smart meter that can send readings every half hour, or you must be able to set it up for 30-minute reads. You can adjust your smart meter settings by visiting Next go to the 'About Me' section, select 'Smart Meter Preferences' and choose the half-hourly option. You can track how much free electricity you have earned each week in the Energy Hub. How to save on your energy bills SWITCHING energy providers can sound like a hassle - but fortunately it's pretty straight forward to change supplier - and save lots of cash. Shop around - If you're on an SVT deal you are likely throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparion site such as uSwitch or to see what deals are available to you. The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals - meaning you'll pay a fixed amount usually for 12 months. Switch - When you've found one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier. It helps to have the following information - which you can find on your bill - to hand to give the new supplier. Your postcode Name of your existing supplier Name of your existing deal and how much you payAn up-to-date meter reading It will then notify your current supplier and begin the switch. It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply won't be interrupted in that time. It should also tell you which Sunday you can use it. Sunday Saver participants have earned more than six million free hours since last year, which are worth more than £1.6million. EDF is not the only energy supplier that will give you free electricity. Next Next is giving new and existing customers free electricity on every bank holiday until March 2026. The next one is on the Spring Bank Holiday on May 26. Next has said its offer could save households £3.50 on every bank holiday - which would save you around £21 over the course of a year. To be eligible you need to sign up for the supplier's Pledge tariff. The tariff is fixed for a year and offers rates that track below the Ofgem price cap, which is currently £1,849 a year for the average household. Ovo Energy Ovo Energy is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a variety of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. The supplier is also giving customers the chance to win free energy if they reduce their consumption at peak times. The Power Move offer allows customers the chance to win up to £2,000 of free energy if they use 85% or more of their energy at off-peak times. For every month a customer's peak energy usage is less than 15% they are entered into a prize draw. Five customers win the top prize of £2,000 worth of energy to use over one year. Meanwhile, 300 win £50 prizes and 26,695 receive £2 of free energy. To sign up visit Scottish Power Scottish Power's Power Save scheme gives customers the chance to access half-price electricity between 11am and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Customers need to register to become a Power Saver to have half of the cost of the energy they use during these hours refunded. The supplier will also occasionally launch an ad-hoc Power Saver event during the week. You need to have a smart meter to become a Power Saver. To sign up visit the Scottish Power website. Octopus Energy Octopus Energy customers who sign up for 'Octoplus' can take part in free electricity sessions when the wholesale price falls below zero. The sessions last for an hour and customers can use electricity and receive credits for using more electricity than they usually would. All customers with a smart meter, including smart payment meters, receive an alert the day before a session. When the sessions begin they can up their energy usage, for example by charging gadgets or cooking. Any extra electricity they use beyond their normal usage is credited back to their account. Energy bill increase The average dual fuel energy bill for those on a variable tariff rose from £1,739 a year to £1,849 last month. This was a 6.4% increase and will add £111 a year to household bills. The increase impacted 22 million households in England, Scotland and Wales that are not on a fixed energy tariff. At the same time, council tax and car bills also rose. If you are struggling with costs then you can take action as you could be missing out on free boilers and energy bill discounts. You may also be able to get a free energy grant to help you with your bills. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major energy supplier to give households 16 hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away four days' worth of free electricity to thousands of households from tomorrow. The offer will be available to customers on four Sundays from tomorrow. 1 These will include May 18, May 25, June 1 and June 8. The scheme is part of EDF's Sunday Saver Challenges, which give customers the chance to earn free electricity on Sundays by shifting when they use electricity during the week. To be eligible, bill payers need to move their energy usage away from the weekday peak hours of 4pm to 7pm every week from May 5. The more electricity customers shift away from these hours, the more free electricity they can earn, with between four and 16 hours up for grabs each week. The electricity is then added as credit to your account. For example, if you move 50% of your peak usage, you can earn up to 16 hours of free electricity to use the following Sunday. You could earn this by not using your dishwasher or washing machine during peak times, for example. Or you could batch cook your meals at the weekend and reheat them during the week. To be eligible for the free electricity you needed to have signed up for this challenge between April 28 and May 4 by visiting the Energy Hub in your MyAccount. But if you missed out this time, then do not worry. How to cut energy costs and get help with FOUR key household bills EDF frequently launches these challenges so check your emails and the My Account page regularly to ensure you sign up for the next one. You also need a smart meter that can send readings every half hour, or you must be able to set it up for 30-minute reads. You can adjust your smart meter settings by visiting Next go to the 'About Me' section, select 'Smart Meter Preferences' and choose the half-hourly option. You can track how much free electricity you have earned each week in the Energy Hub. How to save on your energy bills SWITCHING energy providers can sound like a hassle - but fortunately it's pretty straight forward to change supplier - and save lots of cash. Shop around - If you're on an SVT deal you are likely throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparion site such as uSwitch or to see what deals are available to you. The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals - meaning you'll pay a fixed amount usually for 12 months. Switch - When you've found one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier. It helps to have the following information - which you can find on your bill - to hand to give the new supplier. Your postcode Name of your existing supplier Name of your existing deal and how much you payAn up-to-date meter reading It will then notify your current supplier and begin the switch. It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply won't be interrupted in that time. It should also tell you which Sunday you can use it. Sunday Saver participants have earned more than six million free hours since last year, which are worth more than £1.6million. EDF is not the only energy supplier that will give you free electricity. Next Next is giving new and existing customers free electricity on every bank holiday until March 2026. The next one is on the Spring Bank Holiday on May 26. Next has said its offer could save households £3.50 on every bank holiday - which would save you around £21 over the course of a year. To be eligible you need to sign up for the supplier's Pledge tariff. The tariff is fixed for a year and offers rates that track below the Ofgem price cap, which is currently £1,849 a year for the average household. Ovo Energy Ovo Energy is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a variety of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. The supplier is also giving customers the chance to win free energy if they reduce their consumption at peak times. The Power Move offer allows customers the chance to win up to £2,000 of free energy if they use 85% or more of their energy at off-peak times. For every month a customer's peak energy usage is less than 15% they are entered into a prize draw. Five customers win the top prize of £2,000 worth of energy to use over one year. Meanwhile, 300 win £50 prizes and 26,695 receive £2 of free energy. To sign up visit Scottish Power Scottish Power's Power Save scheme gives customers the chance to access half-price electricity between 11am and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Customers need to register to become a Power Saver to have half of the cost of the energy they use during these hours refunded. The supplier will also occasionally launch an ad-hoc Power Saver event during the week. You need to have a smart meter to become a Power Saver. To sign up visit the Scottish Power website. Octopus Energy Octopus Energy customers who sign up for 'Octoplus' can take part in free electricity sessions when the wholesale price falls below zero. The sessions last for an hour and customers can use electricity and receive credits for using more electricity than they usually would. All customers with a smart meter, including smart payment meters, receive an alert the day before a session. When the sessions begin they can up their energy usage, for example by charging gadgets or cooking. Any extra electricity they use beyond their normal usage is credited back to their account. Energy bill increase The average dual fuel energy bill for those on a variable tariff rose from £1,739 a year to £1,849 last month. This was a 6.4% increase and will add £111 a year to household bills. The increase impacted 22 million households in England, Scotland and Wales that are not on a fixed energy tariff. At the same time, council tax and car bills also rose. free boilers and energy bill discounts. You may also be able to get a free energy grant to help you with your bills.
