News for August 2012
Fund launched for development of energy saving technologies - 24/08/2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the launch of a £16 million subsidy for entrepreneurs to develop low carbon technologies.
Energy firms investigated over 'unfair' profits - 24/08/2012
Energy minister Charles Hendry has announced plans investigate and review "exploitative behaviour" by energy companies.
Malvern Council boost energy saving with solar panels - 23/08/2012
Malvern Hills District Council has installed 125 solar panels to the roof of its depot in order to secure cheap energy bills.
Study finds 51% of UK unaware of smart meters - 23/08/2012
New research has revealed the majority of people in the UK may be missing out on securing cheap energy bills as they have never heard of smart meter technology.
SSE delivers price hike blow to customers - 23/08/2012
A price hike has been announced by energy supplier SSE.
Solar panel project to heat 37 homes - 22/08/2012
A new solar panel project will help to provide cheap energy to 37 homes in Aston Cross and meet all the daytime power needs of a local factory.
Noise row leads to monitoring at energy plant - 22/08/2012
The Environment Agency is set to carry out extensive noise monitoring at a green energy centre in Lancing following complaints from local residents.
Scottish govt announces new wind farm guidelines - 22/08/2012
New guidelines have been issued by the Scottish government for green energy suppliers that are planning to submit wind farm applications.
Insulation 'brings significant energy bill savings' - 22/08/2012
Homeowners who want to secure cheap energy deals have been advised to ensure their properties are well insulated.
Severn estuary tidal power plan revisited - 21/08/2012
Plans to build an 11-mile tidal power barrage across the Severn estuary are to be revisited.
UK's nuclear power future 'jeopardised' - 21/08/2012
The UK's nuclear power renaissance appears to be facing increasing restrictions that could see its future jeopardised.
Welsh households worrying about energy bill debt - 21/08/2012
More than half of all householders in Wales are worried about the cost of rising energy bills and whether they will be able to afford electricity in the future.
Energy bill costs a concern for 92% of people - 21/08/2012
New research has revealed 92 per cent of people in the UK are concerned about the cost of their energy bills.
ScottishPower helps alleviate fuel poverty - 21/08/2012
ScottishPower Energy People Trust has awarded £28,214 to West Northumberland Citizens Advice Bureau to help fund its work alleviating fuel poverty.