News for August 2009
Chester homeowners looking to compare energy may benefit from solar panels - 13/08/2009
Plans to install solar panels in 30 Chester housing trust properties could help local residents to access cheap energy rates.
Cheap energy monitors available from Norfolk library - 13/08/2009
Local homeowners could tackle prices from energy suppliers more effectively by borrowing domestic usage monitors from the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library.
People could eventually switch energy sources in favour of artificial leaf - 13/08/2009
Homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity suppliers for a cleaner alternative might eventually have the chance to use artificial leaf technology.
'Nearly all consumers want advance notice of energy supplier price hikes' - 12/08/2009
The ability to compare energy rates and decide whether or not to switch companies could be why most homeowners want advance notice of energy price hikes.
Energy supplier awards turbine contract to German manufacturer - 12/08/2009
EDF Energy Renewables has awarded a contract to German firm REpower AG Systems in a move that could encourage homeowners looking to switch energy companies.
Cheap energy RDF plant approved - 12/08/2009
People wanting to switch energy sources to a cleaner alternative could be encouraged by news that the government has approved plans for a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant.
NLA: Few residents looking to compare energy rates with EPCs - 12/08/2009
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has said few property seekers seem to be requesting Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to help them pursue cheap energy rates.
Wave flume may please people looking to switch gas suppliers - 11/08/2009
A new wave flume that has been developed at the University of Manchester could encourage homeowners looking to switch energy suppliers for cleaner alternatives.
EST: Cheap energy homes should be obligatory - 11/08/2009
There should be minimum standards in domestic efficiency levels to help residents tackle prices from energy suppliers, according to the Energy Saving Trust (EST).
New funding announced for cheap energy technology - 11/08/2009
Business energy prices and domestic bills could be lowered with new funding for research into technology and energy-efficient techniques.
'ICT usage responsible for lack of cheap energy bills in government buildings' - 10/08/2009
Business gas and electricity bills in government buildings could be high due to the increased usage of information and communication technology (ICT), reports ZDNet UK.
Plan to switch energy to wind farms opposed by Paxman sibling - 10/08/2009
Plans to enable west Devon residents to compare energy prices and potentially access cheaper rates through wind power are being opposed by campaigner James Paxman.
Energy supplier calls for price rises to fund nuclear redevelopment - 10/08/2009
Business energy bills and domestic rates may have to rise in the next few years if nuclear redevelopment is to go ahead as planned, reports the Times.
Expert: Cheap energy barrage could impact on environment - 10/08/2009
An expert has warned that a barrage that could enable local residents to switch energy suppliers for lower rates could result in flooding.
Wind farm contract could please people keen to compare energy alternatives - 07/08/2009
A new agreement signed between Dong Energy and Seabed Power could help deliver clean cheap energy to the shore from a planned wind farm in the East Irish Sea.
Enfield in most need of efficiency to produce cheap energy rates - 07/08/2009
People in the London borough of Enfield looking to compare energy rates from suppliers could save nearly £5 million by pursuing efficiency more effectively.
Miliband reiterates desire to switch energy to CCS - 07/08/2009
People aiming to switch gas and electricity suppliers may be encouraged by Ed Miliband's reiterated commitment to carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Ofgem: Transparency expected from energy suppliers for winter - 07/08/2009
Homeowners looking to compare energy prices may be happy to hear that Ofgem has said it expects energy suppliers to respond to lower wholesale costs this winter.