Energy Saver App News

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Navigating the July Price Cap Rise: How to Stay in Control of Your Home Energy Bills

The latest news from Ofgem has delivered a sharp reminder that global energy markets remain highly volatile. From 1 July, the domestic energy price cap is set to ...
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One Year In… Solar and Battery Installs from Metis and Energy Saver App

Many of our installs are a year old now, from the Oxfordshire County Council and Metis subscription based PV & Battery trail, it has achieved: Average gross system ...
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How Metis’s Energy Saver App helped me take control of my energy use at home – Steve Holford, Oxfordshire Resident

Summary Steve Holford took part in the Metis by SMS Oxfordshire trial as a local resident. Through the programme, households are supported to better understand how their homes ...
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Energy Saver App Wins Second Prestigious National Award

We’re proud to share that the Energy Saver App project has been recognised at the prestigious 2025 Utility Week Awards, winning the Net Zero Engagement Award.  This award ...
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Listening to Users: Making the Energy Saver App Better for You

At Energy Saver App, we believe the best way to improve services is by listening directly to the people who use them. That’s why, when it came to ...
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Energy Saver App Wins Major National Award!

We have some brilliant news to share - Energy Saver App has won a major national award for its pioneering work in smart energy! The project, a collaborative ...
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We’ve Reached 200 Solar Installs and Counting – Energy Saver App’s Solar Trial Reaches the Next Milestone

We’re excited to announce that our Solar Trial has now passed 200 solar panel installations across Oxfordshire. The scheme, delivered in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Metis, ...
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Energy Saver App shortlisted for two national awards

We’re excited to share that the Energy Saver App has been shortlisted for not one, but two national awards recognising innovation in energy and sustainability. The app, developed ...
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100 Solar Installs and Counting: Energy Saver App’s Solar Trial Hits a Milestone

We’ve hit a major milestone! The Energy Saver App just reached its 100th solar panel and battery installation.  The scheme, delivered in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, SMS, ...
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Energy Saver App showcased at national Parliamentary Reception

The Energy Saver App proudly featured at a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. Hosted by MP Bill Esterson and organised by BEAMA - the UK trade ...
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Solar success: what residents are saying about the Energy Saver App solar and battery scheme

The Energy Saver App solar and battery trial is helping households across Oxfordshire take a big step towards cheaper, greener energy - and the response so far has ...
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Retrofit in Practice: Taking Real Action on Net Zero

On 8th May 2025, the Net Zero: Retrofit in Practice event brought together an inspiring mix of practitioners, policymakers, and innovators to share how they’re making tangible progress ...
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Energy Saver App featured in The Times

Energy Saver App and the government trial of energy saving technology it is helping to facilitate were featured in The Times today in an article titled: "The smart ...
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Changing how we pay for energy: looking beyond the price cap and empowering you

Tom Woolley, Product & Strategy Director at SMS & Metis, a partner of Energy Saver App, offers a look at the app's power to help you save money. ...
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The energy price cap has increased – here’s how the Energy Saver App can help (BBC Radio Oxford 25th February 2025)

After news that energy prices are set to rise by 6.4% from April 1st, Oxfordshire County Council's Dale Hoyland was interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford to explain how ...
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Energy Saver App’s solar panel trial featured on BBC Radio Oxford

Energy Saver App's groundbreaking trial of a new way for Oxfordshire homeowners to get solar panels installed without breaking the bank has been featured in a 10-minute discussion ...
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Hundreds of homes to get solar panels under trial – Energy Saver App featured on BBC News

The BBC is reporting how hundreds of homes in Oxfordshire are set to be fitted with solar panels through the government-backed Energy Saver App... The county is trialling ...
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New – energy price comparison & tariff switching tool: switch to the cheapest energy plan for you in minutes

How confident are you that your energy provider is giving you the best possible deal?  Well now you can be sure, thanks to Energy Saver App’s intelligent price ...
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Government trial: solar, batteries and heat pump for a low monthly payment with installation included

As part of a government-backed research trial, we’ll be offering some lucky Energy Saver App users energy saving appliances (like solar panels, batteries and heat pumps) for a ...
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Energy Saver App is a finalist in the Utility Week Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that Energy Saver App is a finalist in the Utility Week Awards 2024 in the Unlocking Data Award category.  The Utility Week Awards ...
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Beat the cost of rising energy bills

You may have seen in the news that energy prices are rising again as Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 10%. But what is the energy price ...
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Fuel Bill Giveaway – Energy Saver App is giving £225 to 3 lucky Oxfordshire energy bill payers every month

Starting in September, Oxfordshire County Council’s free Energy Saver App is giving away a cash prize of £225 - the equivalent of the average monthly household fuel bill ...
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Energy Saver App sponsors the Sustainable Primary School of the Year Award in the first Oxford Climate Awards

Energy Saver App is delighted to be sponsoring the Sustainable Primary School of the Year award at the first Oxford Climate Awards. The awards aim to honour exemplary ...
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Learn more about Energy Saver App Features

Energy Saver App is packed full of useful features to help you use less energy at home, so you can save money on your bills and reduce your ...
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Energy Saver App featured on BBC Radio Oxford

On July 18, 2024, Katie Tyler of BBC Radio Oxford interviewed Dale Hoyland from Oxfordshire County Council about their latest initiative, Energy Saver App.  This is a summary ...
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Getting started with Energy Saver App – how to find your MAC number

You’ll need to find your MAC number, also known as a GUID or EUI, to connect the Energy Saver App to your smart meter. We’ve made a short, ...
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