News for May 2012
EDF awards funding for school renewable project - 04/05/2012
Energy supplier EDF has awarded funding to a school in the north-east to help it generate cheap electricity from solar power.
Govt seeks views on future gas strategy - 04/05/2012
The government has launched a new call for evidence to determine what can be done to improve the UK's gas strategy to make sure consumers can get secure, cheap energy in the coming years.
Labour criticises Ofgem bonuses - 04/05/2012
The revelation that senior executives of Ofgem received large bonuses last year has been criticised by the Labour party
Renters 'missing out on cheap energy bills' - 04/05/2012
People in rented accommodation may find it difficult to get cheap energy bills due to a lack of efficiency measures.
Concerns over wind farms 'misplaced', industry body says - 03/05/2012
Individuals should not worry that plans to help people get cheap electricity from renewable sources will damage the British countryside, an industry body has stated.
Govt denies electricity market reforms to be delayed - 03/05/2012
The government has denied a report that suggested planned reforms to the electricity market intended to encourage the generation of green cheap energy will be delayed.
MP welcomes rollout of smart meters - 03/05/2012
An MP in the north-west has welcomed government plans to roll out smart meters to homes across the UK, saying it will enable his constituents to get cheap electricity.
Cornwall residents to be offered energy advice packs - 03/05/2012
Individuals living in Cornwall who are looking to get cheap energy may be able to take advantage of a new advice pack being distributed in the county.
Collective switching 'could improve market' - 03/05/2012
Collective switching schemes such as energyhelpline.com's Huge Switch campaign may help greater numbers of people get cheap electricity and improve the way the market works.
Cut in subsidies hits demand for solar power - 02/05/2012
Far fewer people may be looking to get cheap energy by installing solar panels since the government reduced the subsidies available to individuals fitting such measures.
Scottish Power tariff helps raise money for cancer charity - 02/05/2012
Thousands of people have signed up to a new tariff from energy supplier Scottish Power that sees the company donate money to a charity looking to fight cancer.
Bill hikes 'hit home finances hard' - 02/05/2012
Many people may look to switch gas and electricity provides to reduce the impact rising prices are having on their household bills, which are having an impact on many families.
SSE refutes 'predatory pricing' claim - 02/05/2012
SSE has dismissed a recent report that alleged all of the Big Six energy suppliers are engaged in 'predatory pricing' tactics.
EDF offers cash to vulnerable customers - 02/05/2012
Vulnerable users looking to improve their home to get cheap energy could take advantage of a new offer from EDF.
Green activists take over Centrica HQ - 01/05/2012
A group of activists from Greenpeace have staged a protest at the headquarters of energy supplier Centrica against what it claims are "rip-off" gas and electricity bills.
British Gas demonstrates remote heating control - 01/05/2012
Energy supplier British Gas has demonstrated a new tool to help people get cheap energy by reducing unnecessary usage.
Going green 'does not mean higher bills' - 01/05/2012
People looking to go green may find they are just as able to obtain a cheap electricity tariff as those using fossil fuels, one energy supplier has stated.
England increase in onshore wind - 01/05/2012
The number of onshore wind turbine in England has grown significantly over the past few years.
SSE to offer renewable heating solutions - 01/05/2012
SSE is set to help customers in Scotland obtain cheap energy supplies from green sources though a new renewable heat scheme.