News for June 2011
University of St Andrews 'to produce own cheap energy' - 06/06/2011
The University of St Andrews is to produce its own cheap electricity if plans for a wind farm are approved by councillors.
Solar panels 'could provide free electricity for residents' - 06/06/2011
Domestic energy customers in West Hertfordshire could receive cheap energy from solar panels if council plans go ahead.
Scottish and Southern Energy's wind farm begins operations - 06/06/2011
Domestic energy users in need of cheap electricity might be pleased to hear that an onshore wind farm in Scotland has started producing energy for the national grid.
Centrica closes South Morecambe gas field - 03/06/2011
British Gas parent company Centrica has shut a major gas field which supplies cheap gas to the UK.
RWE npower considers new energy plant in Hampshire - 03/06/2011
Hampshire householders who would like to switch gas suppliers might be interested to hear that RWE npower is considering opening another energy plant at Fawley.
Energy efficiency 'is only way to make long-term savings' - 03/06/2011
Making a home energy efficient is the only way cheap energy customers will be able to make long-term savings, Act on Energy has argued.
Govt sets out Green Deal Code - 03/06/2011
Cheap energy customers who take part in the Green Deal when it is introduced next year will have their interests safeguarded under a new set of guidelines.
UK 'at high risk' of price hikes - 03/06/2011
Domestic energy users in the UK are at "high risk" of encountering sudden price hikes this year, making Britain as vulnerable as Uganda because of its reliance on energy imports.
Council installs solar panels on civic building - 02/06/2011
Cheap energy users hoping to save money on their household bills could take a leaf out of a local authority's book and install solar panels on their homes.
Green Deal could boost construction sector - 02/06/2011
The government's Green Deal could see an explosion of greener homes being built, cheap gas customers might be pleased to learn.
Energy efficiency can save money on heating bills - 02/06/2011
Becoming more energy efficient can help energy comparison customers save on their heating bills.
Bulk buying schemes 'can save money on fuel' - 02/06/2011
Householders who want to compare energy prices because they are struggling to pay their bills could take part in a oil bulk buying scheme to save money on heating costs.
Co-op Energy 'cheapest in Midlands' - 02/06/2011
Co-operative Energy has become the cheapest energy supplier in the Midlands, householders wanting to switch energy suppliers might be interested to hear.
Higher gas prices likely in short-term - 02/06/2011
Germany's announcement that it will shut down all its nuclear plants in the next decade could increase the price of UK domestic energy, market traders have warned.
Edinburgh to host pioneering marine energy centre - 01/06/2011
Householders requiring cheap energy in Edinburgh might be pleased to hear that their city is set to host a pioneering marine energy test centre.
Customers wasting '£1bn a year' by leaving appliances on standby - 01/06/2011
Energy comparison customers may be losing more money by leaving their electrical appliances on standby.
Solar panels fitted for free in Ealing - 01/06/2011
Householders wanting to compare energy prices might be tempted to invest in solar panels with which to generate their own cheap electricity.
Green energy sector harbours 'crisis of confidence' - 01/06/2011
Uncertainty over the future of the green energy sector has resulted in a crisis of confidence in the industry's workers, cheap gas customers might be surprised to learn.
Energy generation could change sector - 01/06/2011
Energy suppliers could face a challenge in the form of small-scale energy generating projects.
Scotland to benefit from Germany move? - 01/06/2011
As a result of Germany's decision to close all its nuclear reactors, Scotland's chances of leading a green energy revolution have been boosted.