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Heated clothes airers have become a handy device to have in the home, especially during the colder months when it’s too cold to hang up the washing outside.     They are also ideal for anyone looking to cut back on their electricity, as many of them claim to cost just pennies to run. Due…

Technology is crucial in transforming how we utilise energy in today’s fast-paced world. The Hugo Energy App is one such innovative solution making waves in the energy industry. This versatile app is gaining traction for its advanced features and cutting-edge capabilities to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainable practices in households and businesses.    …

Learn how to reduce your energy bill without living miserably.   Energy prices might no longer be rocketing, but they are still rising and are far from affordable. If we want to stay warm or simply put a wash on, the cost still feels so much more expensive for many.   In fact, British Gas says the…

  As temperatures plummeted in recent weeks, traces of mould began to spread in Kate Martin’s home. Those tell-tale black, dusty speckles first colonised the windowsill, and then took over parts of the wallpaper and nearby furniture.   “I couldn’t breathe properly, my chest hurt,” says Mrs Martin, an artist who lives in the Midlands. It was…

A guest blog by Hugo user Peter Rogers   Synopsis   With everyone suffering from the cost of living crisis, I decided to look at suggestions for energy saving. This in turn took me to the Centre for Sustainable Energy website (https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/energy-saving-advice-for-renters/) where they make the bold claim to: Stay warm at night with a hot…

It’s a big one!     £4.49 per kWh saved.      Winter Cashback event on Wednesday, 29th November 2023, between 5 pm – 6.30 pm      Please turn on the “Winter Cashback Event” button in SETTINGS before 5 pm 29 November 2023 to participate. You must do this even if you have turned on the…

Please note we will notify you about Winter Cashback events via in-app Notifications Email, and we will announce Events on X (Formerly Twitter) – so please follow us on X if you don’t already via this link.   For anyone new to Winter Cashback, basically, this is a scheme where you earn money for powering…

As the Autumn announcement for the energy price cap landed, so did our concern that we won’t be able to make our bills again this winter. Whilst, of course, it is better than last winter…it’s not quite enough of a cap to give us full peace of mind.     And although this current late-heatwave…

If, like us, you’re holding out for a fixed energy deal at or around the 1st October 2023 price cap, it’s frustrating that there aren’t any offers yet. We still have our fingers crossed, but if no fixed prices are available at the October price cap by mid-October, then taking a 1-year deal at the current…

  We are pleased to announce that we have now launched a monthly report summary for all our users in v.14 of Hugo. The report will be set out below and each month it will give you a summary of:    Your total energy spend for the month;  Your total monthly consumption   Your budget performance  …

We look at the best budgeting apps for families, including HyperJar, GoHenry and Snoop, and explain if they actually work and how safe they are to use.   The best budgeting apps can help you cut your spending, plan ahead for big ticket items, and save or invest for the future. So, if you want…

Curious to know how much your tumble dryer costs to run and how to reduce costs? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out   Tumble dryers might offer a quick way to dry your clothes – but how much does a tumble dryer cost to run? A tumble dryer can come in very handy during…

With the launch of HUGO Pro around November 2023, we will be giving away a free limited edition 500ml Chilly’s Water Bottle. To sign up for or to register for updates on HUGO Pro, please email us at support@hugoenergyapp.co.uk What Hugo Pro offers: Detailed data analysis on all iPad screen and desktop devices; Link your…

The first summer we spent in our new home was a hot one. Temperatures started climbing early and I remember having to take our central air system (a heat pump) for a spin at the start of May. Our house had been a flip and the unit was fairly new, so I expected everything to run smoothly…

Hugo Technologies Ltd (Hugo) is a London-based tech company known for its Hugo Energy App which empowers households to better understand and manage their energy use.   Hugo needed energy market data to match app users’ home addresses with their meter details to make onboarding easier and quicker.   Challenge – Households need but often…

Summer is right around the corner, and warmer days mean an increased need to cool off. Unfortunately, this can also translate into higher electric bills, but experts shared tips as to which appliances you can unplug to save some cash.   First, how much you pay depends on where you reside. For example, Hawaii residents pay…

As summer approaches in the UK, here are the key steps we can take to reduce our energy usage when it comes to lighting.     Make a pact with yourself not to use any internal home lights during the day.  Use natural light: Open your curtains and blinds during the day.     Unplug…

There is a lot of talk about who is the best energy app, but if best means having a social impact and not just being a great energy management app, we are pleased to announce that HUGO and its users have helped over 200 people with Fuel Poverty this month.   With the donations we’ve…

BRIGHT SPARK  I’m an appliance expert – the underused settings on your oven, fridge, washing machine that could slash your bills   WITH energy prices spiralling in the cost of living crisis, we’re all looking for ways to slash our bills. While many of our appliances are essential, they can be a drain financially – but there…

The Hugo App is a mobile application that helps people to reduce their energy consumption, save money on their energy bills, and earn rewards for their efforts.   The Hugo Winter Cashback scheme is a program that rewards users for powering down at certain times during the winter months. This helps to relieve pressure on…

A virtual session with Matthew Roderick N3rgy, Kate Frazer Product Development lead for ElectraLink & Ben Dhesi Creator of HUGO Energy App   Matthew is Managing Director of n3rgy. n3rgy provides digital services to business involved in the transforming energy market. Matt himself is a disruptor and his career has been focussed on disrupting the status…

Amazon is offering you the chance to take greater control of your energy usage through a new little-known Echo 5 feature. Amazon’s voice-controlled Echo Show 5 has a whole host of uses, from settings alarms and making calls to streaming music and controlling the lights in your home.   Amazon is offering you the chance to…

When the wait for the kettle to boil is just Oolong   Swan’s Alexa Smart Kettle isn’t the first smart kettle ever made – but it’s the first designed specifically to work seamlessly with your Alexa smart speaker. You can schedule it to have hot water ready for your first cuppa of the day or…

So the smart meter network is supported by signals going from the smart meter to a central database managed by the Smart DCC.   The signals go via GMS (the same data used for text messages).   Vodafone and Telefonica own the contracts from the DCC to send these messages.   Vodafone, allegedly we are told, upgraded their…

If you’re thinking of joining the solar energy movement, there’s probably one thing making you stall: solar panels cost. Sure, we all know that installing solar panels saves energy and money in the long run, but how much actually is the initial investment, and is it worth it?   Solar panels are definitely here to stay….

  Alongside rising council tax bills, it’s also been announced that water bills are going up in April. Our money expert explains everything you need to know about the hike.   Households across Britain are worried that their water bills will go up at a time when their finances continue to be squeezed from all…

We’ve calculated how much it costs to run a shower following the October energy price cap increase.     Amidst the cost of living crisis, we’ve seen people pull back from indulging too heavily in the use of their home appliances. Many have chosen to stop using their tumble dryer and more and more have…

No one likes a cup of tea as much as the Brits, but amid the energy crisis, how much does it cost to boil a kettle?       With energy prices at an all time high, it’s no wonder that families are wondering how much does it cost to boil a kettle to figure…

HUGO x Alexa Set Up Guide To set HUGO up on Alexa you need to do the following steps on your Alexa device and Alexa App Alexa Device: Say “Alexa, open the Hugo Energy skill.” Then press Hugo Energy from your Alexa App If the skill does not appear immediately, go to the Skills &…

  When it comes to climate change, we all have a role to play.    Reducing your carbon footprint is one important way of contributing to the global effort to mitigate climate change. That’s why it’s important for individuals, businesses and even governments to track their emissions.    In this blog post, we’ll explore the…

  When it comes to the debate about climate change, there are a lot of people on different sides with varying opinions. But one thing that most people can agree on is the importance of conserving energy.    In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using smart meter technology to help you…

High energy costs mean looking for ways to stay warm for less, especially as winter kicks in. We compare hot water bottle vs electric blanket to help you keep bills low     It may be getting colder, but with high energy bills at the forefront of our minds, households are staying away from putting the…

  The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was introduced in the UK in 2014 as a way to incentivize people to switch to renewable heating methods.  Now, there is talk of restarting the RHI scheme, and many people are wondering if it is a good idea. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and…

  With freezing temperatures and the price of gas defaulting to 10p for many of us, the daily gas costs can start to look scary.  So we thought we would give you a quick recap of the support packages available.   With all the different schemes it can get quite confusing. So here is our…

  The kitchen is often the heart of the home. It’s where we cook meals, eat together, and chat with friends and family. It’s also a room where we can save energy and help the environment!    In this blog post, we will discuss some easy ways to make your kitchen more energy-efficient.    Follow…

  Did you know that the Internet has a carbon footprint?    It’s true! In fact, the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by data centres and the use of devices like smartphones and laptops is growing rapidly. This is an important issue that we need to start paying attention to.    In this blog post,…

  Demand reduction during a Winter Cashback Event is measured by taking the Actual Metered Volume during the period, and subtracting the calculated Baseline Value. The Baseline Value calculation is a bit complicated but is essentially the 10-day average consumption within the event period, with an in-day adjustment based on consumption during the three hours…

  The Christmas season is a time for family, friends, and of course – festive decorations.    While many people enjoy putting up Christmas lights and enjoying the twinkling display, there is growing concern over the amount of energy they use.    In this blog post, we will discuss ways to save energy while still…

We didn’t have a cashback event last week, so you haven’t missed out yet.   Re-reading our last newsletter, we think our messaging around the Winter Cashback scheme was a tad detailed and perhaps confusing.  In this email we want to clear things up:   Make sure you’re using v.10 of HUGO, available now as a mandatory…

In this blog post, we will take a comprehensive look domestic smart meter energy apps, which are becoming an increasingly popular trend.   Hugo Energy App   The Hugo energy app works for any energy account in the United Kingdom – not just customers of one supplier. The app also offers a wide range of…

Why Are In-Home Displays No Longer Effective?   In-Home Display (IHD) helps to track your power consumption, but they are no longer effective.  This blog post explains why IHDs are no longer effective and how the Hugo App is a superior in-home display for you.   What is an In-Home Display (IHD)? In-home displays (IHD)…

WINTER CASHBACK Starts Monday 21st November   You may be aware that we have a new ‘Winter Cashback’ feature in HUGO.   This post explains how it works. This winter, the National Electricity Grid wants to assess how effective consumers can be at turning down their usage in a selected time window.   So, they…

Warm Light or Cool Light? Lighting and Energy Saving!   Lighting is an important aspect of any room. It can make a space feel warm and inviting or cool and refreshing.  But, lighting can have a big impact on your energy bill. So, what kind of light should you use in your home?  In this…

UK PM Rishi Sunak mentions rising energy prices are a “reason to act faster” on climate change     UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has used his speech at the COP27 climate summit to argue that climate security and energy security are two sides of the same coin. Mr Sunak said that rising energy prices were a…

The Dangers of Leaving Your Electric Heater On All Day   Leaving your electric heater on all day can be a costly mistake, especially if you have a high energy bill.    In this blog post, we will discuss the problems of leaving your electric heater on for long periods of time and how to…

These alternatives to central heating can save you a considerable sum of money, but which is the cheapest of the two?   (Image credit: Future)   Staying warm at home while keeping energy bills down will be a challenge for millions of households this winter. With many families still worried about how much their energy bills…

5 Ways to Use Hugo Smart Energy App to Conserve Power    It’s no secret that conserving energy can help save money and protect the environment. However, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s where Hugo comes in! Hugo is a smart energy saving app that helps you conserve power in five…

5 Essential Strategies to Help You Save Energy This Winter The cold weather is settling in and that means one thing: it’s time to start thinking about how to save energy this winter. Heating your home can be a huge expense, but there are some things you can do to reduce the amount of energy…

Millions of Brits are seeking new ways to save on their expenditure, before Ofgem’s energy price cap rises once again in October.     Energy bills are set to rise once again this winter, before soaring further after the turn of the year according to experts at Cornwall Insight, who predict that the average UK household…

The energy price cap is set to increase by £693 on the 1st April, which has lead to customers being urged to take a meter reading today. Comparison site GoCompare and money-saving guru Martin Lewis are some of those that have informed consumers that the best thing to do to avoid being charged higher rates for energy consumed…

A MAN from London has created a mobile app to help people save up to £490 a year on their energy bills.   The 45-year-old entrepreneur used to provide energy services to law firms but has now created an app that works with people’s smart meters. Some users have used it to slash their energy bills by…

A software designer from Bromley has created an energy saving app which helps users control how much energy they’re using. Ben Dhesi began his experience in software designing 16 years ago, when he started a business named Pulse Business Energy and sold energy contracts to other big companies. After growing the well-sought business, the now 46-year-old sold…

Smart meters have long been resisted or little used. An energy start-up has decided to unlock their potential by making smart meter data available on an app. The Hugo Energy App could revolutionise the way we interact with smart meter data.   Ben Dhesi, the entrepreneur behind the Hugo Energy App, is no stranger to…

How to lower a gas bill – 11 ways you can reduce costs and energy consumption We outline some simple but practical steps you can take to keep your gas bill down Spiralling energy prices are leaving many worried about how they’ll get through the colder months. Although it’s certainly not the solution to the…

The Real Time Data Myth We often get asked if HUGO can give real time data. The simple answer is no.   Even our competitor APPs (whose name we won’t mention) can only access data every 2 hours at best. This is the most anyone can do over the cloud currently.   So, if you think you’re…

Asserting Copyright Over Your Work It is important that creative ideas are protected and start ups should consider this from the outset. Here at HUGO, we are really proud of everything we have created. We are often complemented on our app, in particular its graphics, content, user interface and user experience, all of which are…

The BUDGET section is the most detailed section of HUGO so it can be a bit confusing.    But it is also the most effective part of HUGO when keeping on top of your energy bills.  So here is a guide on how to get the best out of the BUDGET section in HUGO. 1.  INPUT YOUR…

A sad day for the world Genuinely sombre message from us at HUGO today.   Like everyone feel shocked and saddened by the events in Ukraine.   It feels a bit remiss to want to send out an email, but there is a direct impact on the energy price market which is likely to stay for a…

The Hugo energy app put the insights from a smart meter into the palm of your hand. Moreover, it provides graphical data of electricity and gas usage to enable the houseowner to spot unnecessary energy consumption and eliminate wastage. The app is free to download although it requires the input of a credit card to…

Dear Hugo App User,   Hopefully, it’s not just the HUGO app that can help you manage energy bills.   Here is my advice on how to manage the NEW energy price cap.   I’d like to think I’m qualified to give this advice (2 time winner of ‘Energy Buyer of the Year’ in 2015 and 2017…

HUGO aims to use smart meter technology to provide users with a useful product to engage and manage their household energy usage and find cheap energy deals.  So one aspect of the service we researched was Auto Switching.   However, we quickly realised the only parties Auto Switching benefited from were the incoming supplier and the…

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