Energywatch

New energy system 'better for pubs'

01-Oct-2008 By John Harrington

Government insists new regime for handling complaints, in place of the now defunct energywatch, will offer a better system but concerns still exist that the new Consumer Direct only offers a limited service to businesses.

Lights switch off at energywatch

01-Oct-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Licensees in dispute with power companies will no longer be able to turn to energywatch. The regulator officially shuts down today and will be...

Ofgem audits will need 'firm hand'

17-Apr-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Energy-supplier audit due later this year Energywatch says moves to regulate complaints handling of energy suppliers will help pubs — but only if...

Trade fights for energy protection

11-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore

Thousands of pubs could be excluded from protection over bad deals with energy suppliers under a new scheme being launched this autumn. Pub trade...

No benefit to pubs in energy shake-up

17-Jan-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

The vast majority of pubs will not benefit from a new scheme to protect against being ripped off by energy suppliers. Government has said that small...

Pubs urged to fight for fair energy deals

03-Dec-2007

Energywatch is urging pubs to campaign for a better deal on energy. The energy watchdog says small businesses should make their views heard on plans...

Paul Savage business services manager Energywatch

06-Sep-2007

Billing disputes are not uncommon when busy pub landlords are approached by sales brokers as they move into new premises. Although the cost you were...

Energy-contract warning for hosts

13-Jun-2007

Licensees and operators are urged to be careful to avoid paying penalty fees while agreeing to energy contracts. Energywatch said they increasingly...