News for March 2012
Govt unveils plans to reduce heating emissions - 30/03/2012
People looking to go green and get cheap gas supplies to heat their home may be able to take advantage of a new strategy to tackle emissions from the sector in the UK.
E.ON and npower scrap new nuclear plants - 30/03/2012
Energy suppliers E.ON and RWE npower have confirmed they will not be proceeding with plans to develop new nuclear power plants in the UK.
Mild weather helps cut energy usage - 30/03/2012
Many people in the UK looking to switch gas supplier may have found they used less energy last year due to the mild weather.
SSE launches regional forums - 30/03/2012
Energy supplier SSE has introduced a number of regional customer forums that should allow consumers to have their say on issues such as gas and electricity prices.
Council seeks funds for efficiency improvements - 29/03/2012
Darlington Borough Council has unveiled a proposal to install energy efficiency measures in hundreds of homes, though residents will not see cheap energy as a result.
Energy prices 'could be set for further rises' - 29/03/2012
The cost of gas and electricity in the UK may be set for further rises in the coming months, which may prompt many people to consider performing an energy comparison to find a cheap fixed-rate deal.
Heating 'has a major impact' on a home's green credentials - 29/03/2012
Individuals looking to switch gas suppliers to get cheap energy may like to take steps to ensure their usage of fuel is as eco-friendly as possible.
UK households 'pay more for less energy' - 29/03/2012
People in the UK may be tempted to perform an energy comparison and switch gas supplier to get a better deal, as new figures have shown households in the UK are paying more for energy than in the past, despite using less.
Green energy firm seeks more subsidies - 29/03/2012
A firm looking to generate cheap electricity from marine sources has urged the UK and Scottish governments to work together in order to support the sector.
New boilers help Scottish islanders - 28/03/2012
Islanders in the north of Scotland may be looking for heat cover after a scheme to help offer cheap gas reached a milestone installation.
Energy price rises 'could have been larger' - 28/03/2012
Increases to the amount consumers pay for gas and electricity over the last few years were not as steep as they might have been.
EDF commitment "a welcome move" - 28/03/2012
EDF's pledge to ensure older customers are able to get cheap gas and electricity has been received positively by one group.