Articles tagged with: Bulb

Centrica has seen its customer base grow over the past year, as it took on customers from failed suppliers. Image: Centrica.

Centrica reportedly pulls out of auction for Bulb

27 Jun 2022, 13:30

Centrica has reportedly pulled out of the auction to buy failed supplier Bulb, as the deadline to bid looms.

Bulb was placed in special administration in 2021. Image: Bulb

Octopus reportedly makes bid to buy Bulb

14 Jun 2022, 11:08

Following Bulb entering special administration last year, several energy companies have reportedly made bids to buy the energy supplier.

Energy suppliers spoke at a BEIS select committee meeting yesterday (19 April 2022). Image: Getty.

Energy crisis 'beyond what this industry can deal with' as suppliers push for greater government intervention

20 Apr 2022, 13:39

The size and scale of the current energy crisis and the knock on impact on consumer bills is now “beyond what this industry can deal with”, according to ScottishPower’s CEO Keith Anderson.

Customers have been advised not to switch from Bulb. Image: Bulb.

UK government sets aside £1.7bn to support Bulb’s administrators

26 Nov 2021, 09:16

The UK government have put aside £1.7 billion to support failed supplier Bulb, following it going into the special administration regime earlier this week.

Bulb is one of the largest suppliers in the UK, with 6% of the market share. Image: Bulb.

Bulb to enter special administration

22 Nov 2021, 12:54

Energy supplier Bulb is to enter into special administration, pointing to the continuing energy crisis.

Omni has warned it may cease trading over the next month, following a string of collapses driven by high wholesale prices in recent months. Image: Getty.

Omni Energy stops switching customers away amid concern it will shutter

11 Oct 2021, 17:28

Supplier Omni Energy automatically switched customers to rival energy suppliers, after expressing concern that it is set to cease trading soon.

Bulb has grown dramatically since it was set up in 2015, and now has 6% of the market. Image: Bulb.

Bulb exploring funding opportunities as wholesale prices squeeze suppliers

20 Sep 2021, 12:22

Bulb is looking for new funding opportunities, as high gas prices continues to put a strain on British energy suppliers.

Bulb's losses narrow as its customer base continues to surge

12 Mar 2021, 12:14

Bulb’s revenues are up 85%, helping to reduce its operating losses to £59 million as its customer base surges.

The EV solutions will be available in Bulb's app. Image: Bulb.

Bulb launches EV solution offering cheaper overnight charging

8 Mar 2021, 15:23

Bulb has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) plan that offers 100% renewable electricity and cheaper charging at night as key features.