News for March 2011
Energy bills 'to jump 15%' - 18/03/2011
Britons may wish to consider energy comparison as fuel bills have been predicted to rise dramatically in the coming months.
Scotland to build world's largest tidal power plant - 18/03/2011
Scotland's green energy sector is to receive a boost with a new tidal array development on the Sound of Islay.
Japan crisis to cause 'record' energy bills - 18/03/2011
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan will lead to rises in energy bills in the U
EDF to fund energy debt advice scheme - 18/03/2011
Households with energy debts can now take advantage of a new information and advice from EDF
Green bank 'can boost green energy - 18/03/2011
Friends of the Earth have called on the government to set up a green investment bank
Green Deal clarification advocated - 17/03/2011
Britons need clarification on how the Green Deal initiative will operate in practice, a consumer group has said.
Chancellor urged to reduce heating burden - 17/03/2011
Britons looking for cheap energy may be pleased to hear a call for a reduction in heating costs across the country.
George Clarke brands UK homes energy inefficient - 17/03/2011
TV presenter George Clarke has called the majority of UK homes energy inefficient.
Renewable energy programme launched - 16/03/2011
A new scheme in Scotland will help to boost awareness and understanding of renewable energy, Highlands and Islands Enterprise claims.
npower to showcase green products - 16/03/2011
npower will be displaying its energy efficiency products at the two thousand and eleven Ideal Home Show.
Chancellor urged to cut fuel costs - 16/03/2011
Scottish MPs have called on the chancellor George Osborne to focus on fuel prices in his Budget.
Scotland lays out green energy targets - 15/03/2011
Households could see a dramatic reduction in their energy bills should they take up policies outlined in a new document, the Scottish government has said.
New fuel poverty tsar to lead review - 15/03/2011
UK residents may be tempted to switch energy providers after a review on fuel poverty.
Smart meter uptake 'still low' - 15/03/2011
Britons have not taken up smart meters at the rate that had been hoped for, it has been claimed.
British Gas launches energyshare fund - 15/03/2011
British Gas is offering financial support for small-scale community energy projects.
Japan disaster may affect energy prices - 15/03/2011
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan could have a big impact on gas prices in the UK.
Government to appoint fuel poverty tsar - 14/03/2011
The government is planning to appoint someone to ensure vulnerable households are protected by energy suppliers.
Pre-payment scams: Don't get involved - 14/03/2011
Customers with pre-payment electricity meters could be at risk of being targeted by fraudsters.
Renewable Heat Incentive is welcomed - 14/03/2011
The government's renewable heat incentive (RHI) has been welcomed by a number of organisations.