News for February 2012
E.ON announces sustainable energy partnership with council - 13/02/2012
Energy supplier E.ON has announced a partnership with a local authority that will help improve the efficiency of homes in order to help residents get cheap gas.
'Record breaking' offshore wind farm opened - 13/02/2012
People looking to go green by finding cheap electricity deals using renewable energy sources may be pleased to hear a new wind farm has been opened off the coast of Cumbria.
British Gas pilots video chat scheme - 13/02/2012
Energy supplier British Gas is looking to provide more assistance to its customers through the use of a video-calling customer support helpline.
Govt to emphasise energy efficiency - 13/02/2012
People looking to get cheap electricity deals by performing an energy comparison may also like to make their home more efficient in order to keep their bills down.
Campaign for firms to share profits launched - 13/02/2012
A drive has been launched to force electricity and gas providers to give up more of their profits in order to help vulnerable domestic energy users.
North Warwickshire Borough Council launches free insulation scheme - 10/02/2012
North Warwickshire Borough Council is offering free insulation to its constituents.
NIA says insulation can halve fuel bills - 10/02/2012
The NIA has claimed thermal insulation can halve fuel bills.
E.ON direct debit change welcomed - 10/02/2012
E.ON's plan to review its direct debit policy in response to feedback from customers has been welcomed by Consumer Focus.
Ministers upgrade FiTs scheme - 09/02/2012
The Feed-in Tariff scheme has been changed.
British Gas 'committed to keeping gas prices down' - 09/02/2012
Ian Peters of British Gas says consumers should not be alarmed by news of price rises on the wholesale gas market.
DECC reveals UK emissions rose in 2010 - 08/02/2012
People looking to make an energy comparison to find green energy prices may be interested to note that the emissions released by the UK were higher in 2010 than in 2009.
EDF implements gas price cut - 08/02/2012
EDF Energy has lowered its consumer and business gas prices, a month after announcing its plan to pass falls in wholesale prices on to consumers.
Businesses 'wasting electricity' - 08/02/2012
Smart meter data has revealed businesses electricity is being wasted by firms that are leaving lights and machinery on when they are not in use.
Birmingham Airport to benefit from solar power - 07/02/2012
Business energy clients looking to go green and get cheap electricity may wish to take note of the steps taken by one organisation to improve its environmental credentials.
Green energy 'key to economic recovery' - 07/02/2012
The new energy and climate change secretary has stated increasing the use of renewable energy sources in the UK will be essential to helping the country's economy grow, which could be of interest to people looking for cheap electricity.
Ofgem research highlights need for clearer tariffs - 07/02/2012
Consumers could find it easier to perform an energy comparison in order to discover cheap gas deals in the future if tariff structures are made more straightforward.
Energy bills set for hike this month - 07/02/2012
The cost of domestic gas and electricity in the UK is set to rise this month due to a combination of high prices and the cold weather currently sweeping the country.