News for March 2012
PM sets out plans for energy investment - 20/03/2012
Prime minister David Cameron has spelt out the steps his government will take to ensure consumers are able to have access to cheap electricity and gas in the coming years.
Many homes 'not fully benefitting' from insulation - 20/03/2012
Many people in the UK may benefit from ensuring their insulation is working effectively in order to get cheap energy, as it has been claimed many abodes could make improvements.
Council urges inquiry into fuel costs - 20/03/2012
Liverpool council is to press the government for a full public inquiry as to why customers in some parts of the UK are more able to get cheap energy than others.
UK 'must improve' complex energy policies - 19/03/2012
The government needs to put in place policies that will help people easily switch gas and electricity supplier and secure cheap energy deals, it has been stated.
Onshore wind 'costs households under £5 a year' - 19/03/2012
People looking to compare energy providers in order to get cheap electricity from green sources may find their bills are not as affected by green measures as has been claimed.
Smart meters a 'quiet revolution' for energy industry - 19/03/2012
The introduction of smart meters throughout the UK is likely to ensure a large number of people are able to get cheap energy in the coming years.
SSE loses doorstep selling appeal - 19/03/2012
Energy supplier SSE has lost its legal fight against a court ruling that found it employed misleading practices when engaged in doorstep selling.
New gas power stations 'will increase prices' - 19/03/2012
The government has been warned that plans to nearly double the number of gas-fired power stations in the UK will lead to increases in electricity prices.
Record numbers struggling with fuel debt - 19/03/2012
Many people may be able to benefit from performing an energy price comparison at the moment, as a large number of individuals are said to be struggling with fuel debts.
Govt urged to support green energy in Budget - 16/03/2012
A group of public and industry figures have written to the prime minister urging him to ensure the upcoming Budget includes measures to help develop cheap energy from green sources.
Govt plans 'have shattered confidence' in FITs - 16/03/2012
Many people who are looking to get cheap energy through the use of solar panels may have had their confidence hit by government changes to the Feed-in Tariff scheme.
New report highlights fuel poverty problems - 16/03/2012
A new independent report commissioned by the government has warned fuel poverty in the UK is likely to get worse, which may persuade many people to perform an energy comparison to find cheap gas and electricity.
Ovo rise 'may signal new round of price hikes' - 16/03/2012
The coming months may see more people looking to compare gas and electricity prices if other firms follow the lead of Ovo and implement price hikes.
Govt urged to scrap carbon floor price - 15/03/2012
The government has been encouraged to help consumers get cheap energy by abandoning the carbon floor price in this year's Budget statement.
Scottish Hydro to offer simplified bills - 15/03/2012
Customers with Scottish Hydro who are looking to compare energy deals may find they are able to better understand their fuel expenses due to a new billing system implemented by the group.
Ovo announces rise in prices - 15/03/2012
Energy supplier Ovo has confirmed it is set to increase its prices for gas and electricity.
E.ON reveals fall in profits - 15/03/2012
Energy supplier E.ON has revealed it saw profits for its UK operations fall in 2011, dropping by 7.6 per cent from the previous year.
NIA urges people to use insulation to cut domestic energy bills - 14/03/2012
Householders looking for cheap gas and electricity might be able to lower their fuel bills by fitting lagging to their property.
Minister says UK is 'committed' to renewable energy goals - 14/03/2012
The UK still intends to achieve its 2020 renewable energy targets, a leading politician has said.
Government 'not scrapping 2020 target' - 14/03/2012
Energy and climate change secretary Edward Davey has dismissed suggestions the government wants to scrap the 2020 renewable energy target.