News for February 2009
Energy supplier to help single-parent homes access cheap energy - 20/02/2009
Major energy supplier Scottish Power has announced new funding to help single-parent homes to access cheap energy.
Expert warns uncertain gas supply could threaten cheap energy - 20/02/2009
An expert has warned that an uncertain gas supply in Europe could threaten cheap energy rates in the future, reports the BBC.
Consumers face continued lack of cheap energy with grid problems - 20/02/2009
Ofgem, the energy industry regulator, has warned that consumers could face increased prices from energy suppliers as the result of potential grid problems.
Birmingham MP supports plan to access green cheap energy - 20/02/2009
The MP for Selly Oak in Birmingham has joined a new campaign to help more people access cheap energy through the expanded use of solar power.
Scottish government reiterates commitment to green cheap energy - 20/02/2009
The Scottish government has reiterated its commitment to green cheap energy in the wake of criticism of its anti-nuclear policy, reports planningresource.co.uk.
Scottish government reiterates commitment to green cheap energy - 20/02/2009
The Scottish government has reiterated its commitment to green cheap energy in the wake of criticism of its anti-nuclear policy, reports planningresource.co.uk.
MP lends support to campaign addressing lack of cheap energy - 20/02/2009
The MP for north-east Hertfordshire has lent his support to a campaign that seeks to address the lack of cheap energy available to consumers, reports the Comet 24.
Drax chief says BE takeover will threaten cheap energy future - 19/02/2009
The head of Drax Power has said that the takeover of nuclear provider British Energy (BE) will threaten the future of cheap energy in Britain, reports the Times.
Drax chief says BE takeover will threaten cheap energy future - 19/02/2009
The head of Drax Power has said that the takeover of nuclear provider British Energy (BE) will threaten the future of cheap energy in Britain, reports the Times.
Chemical manufacturer reduces business energy costs - 18/02/2009
A major chemical manufacturer based in Hull is set to cut its business energy costs by 40 per cent by using a wind turbine, reports New Energy Focus.
Thermographic camera reveals where business energy savings can be made - 18/02/2009
A thermographic camera has been used in the offices of the Norwich Evening News to identify where business energy savings can be made.
Energy supplier calls for less bureaucracy on wind farm development - 18/02/2009
A major UK energy supplier has called for less bureaucracy in a bid to increase the rate of wind farm development in Britain, reports the Times.
Energy supplier calls for less bureaucracy on wind farm development - 18/02/2009
A major UK energy supplier has called for less bureaucracy in a bid to increase the rate of wind farm development in Britain, reports the Times.
Energy suppliers to seek backdated bills with updated prepayment meters - 18/02/2009
Several of the UK's major energy suppliers are to seek backdated bills as a result of updates applied to their prepayment meters, reports the Daily Mail.
Energy suppliers to seek backdated bills with updated prepayment meters - 18/02/2009
Several of the UK's major energy suppliers are to seek backdated bills as a result of updates applied to their prepayment meters, reports the Daily Mail.
Political will could help access cheap energy through tide - 17/02/2009
Increased political will could help access cheap energy by developing technology to harness the power of the tide, according to Energy Current.
Energy supplier polishes green image - 17/02/2009
Major energy supplier British Gas has begun a new marketing campaign designed to polish its green credentials, reports marketingmagazine.co.uk.
Major energy suppliers granted wind farm development rights - 17/02/2009
Several major energy suppliers have been granted the rights to develop offshore wind farm projects around the coast of Britain.
Major energy suppliers granted wind farm development rights - 17/02/2009
Several major energy suppliers have been granted the rights to develop offshore wind farm projects around the coast of Britain.
Homeowners who compare energy prices could save money - 17/02/2009
Homeowners who compare energy prices could save money by choosing to switch their energy supplier and securing a cheap energy rate.
Green energy supplier paying homeowners to generate heat - 16/02/2009
A green energy supplier is paying British homeowners to generate heat through renewable means in a bid to demonstrate a way forward for the future, reports the Telegraph.
Green energy supplier paying homeowners to generate heat - 16/02/2009
A green energy supplier is paying British homeowners to generate heat through renewable means in a bid to demonstrate a way forward for the future, reports the Telegraph.
Renewables will need back-up to provide access to cheap energy - 16/02/2009
The Scottish secretary has said that renewable energy will need back-up if cheap energy is to be made available to Scottish consumers in the long-term, reports the Scotsman.
Renewables will need back-up to provide access to cheap energy - 16/02/2009
The Scottish secretary has said that renewable energy will need back-up if cheap energy is to be made available to Scottish consumers in the long-term, reports the Scotsman.
Lack of UK gas storage could threaten cheap energy future - 16/02/2009
The lack of gas storage in the UK could threaten future cheap energy prices if it is not rectified soon, reports the Times.
Lack of UK gas storage could threaten cheap energy future - 16/02/2009
The lack of gas storage in the UK could threaten future cheap energy prices if it is not rectified soon, reports the Times.
Cost of renewables threatening cheap energy future - 16/02/2009
The cost of developing renewables in the UK is threatening the prospect of households and businesses having access to a cheap energy future, reports Scotland on Sunday.
Cost of renewables threatening cheap energy future - 16/02/2009
The cost of developing renewables in the UK is threatening the prospect of households and businesses having access to a cheap energy future, reports Scotland on Sunday.
Energy supplier announces electricity price cut - 16/02/2009
Major energy supplier EDF has announced it is to become the latest utility in the UK to reduce its prices.