News for May 2010
Budget cuts announced for sustainable cheap energy agencies - 27/05/2010
The new government has announced a series of spending cuts that are expected to affect sustainable cheap energy organisations.
Microsoft launches cheap energy efficiency app - 27/05/2010
Microsoft has launched a new web-based application to help people determine their home's cheap energy efficiency.
Energy suppliers SSE win street lighting contract - 27/05/2010
Energy suppliers Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have won a contract to replace and maintain around 40,000 street lights in Nottingham.
Energy suppliers EDF to press ahead with nuclear plans - 27/05/2010
Energy suppliers EDF have received reassurances from the government that plans for a new generation of nuclear plants across Britain can go ahead.
Innovative hydro power device launched to generate cheap energy - 26/05/2010
An innovative new device designed to generate cheap energy from hydro power is set to be installed in Scotland.
Global business energy use set to rise - 26/05/2010
Domestic and business energy use around the world is set to increase substantially over the coming decades, according to a new forecast.
'Govt must focus on waste as cheap energy source' - 26/05/2010
An industry figure has called on the government to focus its attention on waste as a source of cheap energy.
New bill aims to improve domestic and business energy - 26/05/2010
The government has announced plans to pass an energy law designed to improve domestic and business energy efficiency.
Energy suppliers Airtricity to launch into NI electricity market - 26/05/2010
Dublin-based energy suppliers Airtricity have announced plans to enter the domestic electricity market.
'Fossil fuel and sustainable cheap energy security is paramount' - 25/05/2010
New energy secretary Chris Huhne has stressed that the future of Britain's non-renewable and sustainable cheap energy supplies will be the new coalition government's priority.
Cardiff University wins cheap energy accolade - 25/05/2010
Cardiff University's commitment to sustainable cheap energy has earned the institution a Carbon Trust Standard.
Energy suppliers SSE reduces renewable energy use - 25/05/2010
The proportion of renewables used by energy suppliers Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has taken a drop over the past few months, new figures reveal.
Local council launches cheap energy efficiency scheme - 25/05/2010
Local authorities in Wales have launched a new scheme aimed at improving the region cheap energy efficiency.
UK 'likely to miss cheap energy targets' - 25/05/2010
A new report suggests that the UK is likely to miss its 2020 targets for sustainable cheap energy.
Consumers believe energy suppliers intentionally mislead them - 25/05/2010
More than half of consumers believe they are deliberately being confused by their energy suppliers, a new survey has found.
TV presenter urges consumers to save money on energy suppliers' bills - 24/05/2010
TV presenter James Strawbridge has urged consumers to pay greater attention to saving money from their energy suppliers.
Renewable business energy industry 'can propel UK economic growth' - 24/05/2010
The renewable business energy industry can play a positive role in the UK's economic growth, it has been suggested.
Cheap energy efficiency scheme launched in Wales - 24/05/2010
A new scheme aimed at improving the cheap energy efficiency of homes in Wales has been launched by the Welsh Assembly Government.
'Efficient windows can reduce bills from energy suppliers' - 24/05/2010
Making cheap energy efficiency alterations to homes can save consumers almost £500 a year, it has been suggested.